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<p style="max-width:70em !important; margin-bottom:15px;">There are several types of mechanisms available to students depending on the nature of the complaint or grievance.</p>
<p style="max-width:70em !important; margin-bottom:15px;">There are several types of mechanisms available to students depending on the nature of the complaint or grievance.</p>
<p style="max-width:70em !important; margin-bottom:15px; margin-left:3em;">'''Title IX:''' All allegations of sexual harassment, including sexual violence, for which the student wishes the University to officially acknowledge and investigate should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator or the Chief Student Affairs Officer. </p>
<p style="max-width:70em !important; margin-bottom:15px; margin-left:3em;">'''Title IX:''' All allegations of sexual harassment, including sexual violence, for which the student wishes the University to officially acknowledge and investigate should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator or the Chief Student Affairs Officer. </p>
<p style="max-width:70em !important; margin-bottom:15px; margin-left:3em;">'''Academic Appeal:''' In conformity with the Bylaws of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, Paragraph 5.3, students shall have the opportunity to appeal the formal evaluation of academic performance listed in the course syllabus and/or learning management systems which they feel has been prejudiced or capricious. For undergraduate students, refer to CON Policy 5.2.19: Undergraduate Student Grade Appeal and Appendix N: Procedures for Handling Undergraduate Student Appeals of Academic Evaluations. For professional graduate students, refer to CON Policy 5.3.12: Professional Graduate Nursing Student Academic Appeal and Appendix W1: Professional Graduate Nursing Program Academic Appeals. </p>
<p style="max-width:70em !important; margin-bottom:15px; margin-left:3em;">'''Disciplinary Appeal:''' In conformity with the Bylaws of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, chapter V, Paragraph 5.0, 5.4, and 5.5, and the "UNMC Procedural Rules Relating to Student Discipline," and the "University Code of Conduct", and any subsequent related University of Nebraska UNMC policies or policy revisions, the Undergraduate/Professional Graduate Disciplinary Appeal Committee shall provide the mechanism for formal student appeal of any charge(s) or disciplinary action brought against the student. This applies to Undergraduate and Professional Graduate students. Ph.D. students will utilize the mechanism provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Refer to CON Policy 5.1.14: Undergraduate/Professional Graduate Student Disciplinary Appeal. </p>
<p style="max-width:70em !important; margin-bottom:15px; margin-left:3em;">'''Research Integrity and Misconduct:''' Issues regarding research integrity and research misconduct are managed through the relevant policy/procedures by the Research Integrity Officer. </p>
<p style="max-width:70em !important; margin-bottom:15px; margin-left:3em;">'''Violations of Federal, State, or Local Laws:''' Violations of federal, state, or local laws are managed through the relevant policies and procedures by the Office of Compliance and/or departments having oversight over the applicable law/regulation. Contact the UNMC Chief Compliance Officer. </p>
<p style="max-width:70em !important; margin-bottom:15px; margin-left:3em;">'''Campus Security and Safety:''' Campus security and safety issues are managed by the UNMC Campus Security or the Omaha Police Department. </p>
<p style="max-width:70em !important; margin-bottom:15px; margin-left:3em;">'''Formal Complaints:''' A formal complaint is a student statement of dissatisfaction usually directed towards a specific student, faculty member or staff member and may be related to program quality or service delivery.  </p>
<p style="max-width:70em !important; margin-bottom:15px; margin-left:3em;">'''Formal Grievances:''' According to UNMC policies, a grievance is when faculty or staff demonstrate behavior that violates UNMC student policies or if students encounter conditions that adversely impact their ability to successfully complete their program of study. </p>


===Formal Complaints===
===Formal Complaints===