Chapter 6: Appendix

• APPENDIX A. Policies Regarding the Priorities for Use of University Buildings and Facilities
• APPENDIX B. Policies Guaranteeing the Right of Expression of Students
• APPENDIX C. Signs, Posters, and Banners
• APPENDIX D. Student Email Policy
• APPENDIX E. Solicitation, Political Canvassing, Sales Projects, and Raffles
• APPENDIX F. Policy on Alcohol and Other Drug Use
• APPENDIX H. Outside Speakers on Campus
• APPENDIX I. Supplementary Disciplinary Procedures
• APPENDIX Ia. The Miami University John E. Dolibois European Center (MUDEC) Attendance and Discipline Policies
• APPENDIX J. Regulations Pertaining to Individual Student Rooms
• APPENDIX K. Miami University Policy Concerning Student Records
• APPENDIX L. Academic Responsibilities and Academic Grievance Policy
• APPENDIX M. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Policy
• APPENDIX N. Grievance Procedure for Student Publications
• APPENDIX O. Smoking Regulations
• APPENDIX P. Student Organization Salary and Wage Policy
• APPENDIX Q. Reporting Harassment and Discrimination
• APPENDIX R. Romantic and Sexual Relationships in the Instructional and Supervisory Setting
• APPENDIX S. Policy Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination
• APPENDIX T. Policy Regarding Films and Motion Pictures Presented on University Property for Purposes of Entertainment
• APPENDIX U. Policies Governing the Use of Nonauxiliary Sports Facilities by University and Non-University Groups
• APPENDIX V. Regulations Pertaining to Student Use of University Libraries
• APPENDIX W. Student Employment Grievance Procedure
• APPENDIX X. Hazing
• APPENDIX Y. Miami University Guidelines for Involuntary Withdrawal
• APPENDIX Z. Procedure for Voluntary Medical Withdrawal
• APPENDIX AA. Drug Testing Policy
• APPENDIX BB. Responsible Use of Computing Resources at Miami University
• APPENDIX CC. Student Organization Funding by Associated Student Government

APPENDIX N. Grievance Procedure for Student Publications

SECTION 06N.101 Definition

Grievance shall be defined as a perceived injustice affecting an individual or group as a result of some action of official capacity by an editor of The Miami Student or Recensio, or other publications approved by Student Affairs Council as described in Chapter 3, Section 03.204 of the Student Handbook.

SECTION 06N.102 Steps to Be Taken to Resolve Grievances

06N.102.A. Individuals or groups shall notify the appropriate editor in writing of the specific grievance, with suggestions for action that the complainant deems appropriate. The editor will respond in writing to the complainant within three class days.

06N.102.B. If the grievance is not resolved, the complainant may, within three class days after receiving the response from the editor, submit his or her case in writing to the chair of the Committee on Student Media Organizations, together with the editor's written response and all other correspondence.

06N.102.C. The chair of the Committee on Student Media Organizations will notify all Committee members of the matter and will place it on the agenda of a meeting to be held within ten class days of receipt of the complaint. Appropriate action will be determined by the usual voting procedure of the Committee.

06N.102.D. Should the Committee determine that a hearing is not warranted, the chair will notify the appropriate parties in writing within three class days.

06N.102.E. Should the Committee decide to schedule a hearing, the chair of the Committee on Student Media Organizations will arrange the time and place of the hearing with the complainant and the editor, such hearing to be held within ten class days. During the hearing, the complainant will be allowed ten minutes to state his or her grievance, present supporting evidence, and suggest desired action. The editor will then be allowed ten minutes to reply. Each may then be questioned by members of the Committee on Student Media Organizations, after which the complainant and the editor will leave the hearing. Members of the Committee will then consider the matter and decide upon an appropriate action.

06N.102.F. The chair of the Committee on Student Media Organizations will, within three class days, give written notice of the Committee's decision to the complainant, the editor, and the Vice President for Student Affairs.

06N.102.G. Either the editor or the complainant may appeal the decision of the Committee to the Student Affairs Council, such appeal to be made within three class days after receiving the notice from the chair of the Committee on Student Media Organizations.

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