Regulations

 

Academic Grievance Procedures
An academic grievance procedure defines an administrative process through which students or employees may seek resolution of complaints or grievances arising from a decision made about them. 

Informal Procedure
A student or an employee who has a complaint or request is expected first to resolve the complaint informally. The effort must include discussions with the specific faculty member, teaching assistant or staff member involved. A demonstrated lack of good faith by any party in attempting to resolve complaints informally may be considered with all other factors in reaching an ultimate decision on the merits of any grievance.

Formal Procedure
If all reasonable informal efforts to resolve the complaint fail, a student or employee may formalize it as a grievance. A formal grievance must be filed within 45 days from the time the student believes, or reasonably should have known, that an occurrence has effected his/her status. This period of 45 days includes all informal efforts to resolve the grievance. The student must submit the grievance in writing to the Administration Office. A proper administrator will conduct an investigation of the grievance and may interview the student for further clarification. After the investigation, the administrator may either grant or deny the redress sought or provide remedies. The decision will be issued no later than 14 days following receipt of the written grievance. If the administrator does not grant redress satisfactory to the student, the student has 14 days to appeal the decision to university president upon written receipt of the appeal. The president has 14 days to notify the student of his decision, either grant or deny the redress sought or provide other remedies. The president’s decision is final. The student will be further advised that any unresolved grievances may be directed to the,
Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.
1027 Tenth Street,
Fourth Floor,
Sacramento,
CA 95814-3517.

Academic Integrity
ITU is dedicated to learning and research, and hence is committed to truth and accuracy. Integrity and intellectual honesty in scholarship and scientific investigation are, therefore, of paramount importance. These standards require intellectual honesty in conducting research, writing of research results and relations with colleagues. Academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, falsification of data, etc.

Confidentiality of Student Records
ITU fully complies with the Faculty Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, and may release directory information, including name, address, phone number, and major field of study to any person on request unless a student requests in writing that directory information be kept confidential. ITU will safely keep student records for an indefinite period. Law from inspection excludes certain records. Specifically, those created or maintained by a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist in connection with the treatment or counseling of a student. Students may inspect their records in the Office of Admissions and Records. Students may direct complaints regarding academic records to the Registrar.

Nondiscrimination Policy
The commitment of ITU to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms, whether or not specifically prohibited by law. 

The policy of ITU is to comply fully with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination and equal opportunity laws, orders and regulations. ITU will not discriminate in programs and activities against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, handicap, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as disabled veteran or veteran of Vietnam era. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admission, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs and activities.

Complaints of invidious discrimination prohibited by university policy shall be resolved exclusively within existing ITU procedures.

Sexual Harassment Policy
Sexual harassment is defined by law and includes any unwanted sexual gesture, physical contact, or statement that is offensive, humiliating, or any interference with required tasks or career opportunities at ITU. Sexual harassment is prohibited under federal and state discrimination laws and the regulations of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

ITU will not tolerate sexual harassment of students or employees and will take action to provide remedies when such harassment is discovered. The University environment must be free of sexual harassment in work and study. In order to assure that ITU is free of sexual harassment; appropriate sanctions will be imposed on offenders in a case-by-case manner. ITU will respond to every complaint of sexual harassment reported.

Encumbrance of Registration and Records
Students who owe any money to ITU will not be permitted to register, will not be entitled to receive an official transcript of their credits, will not be entitled to receive their diplomas, and will not be entitled to receive certification for practical training for foreign students until their indebtedness has been paid.