Grievances Committee

Grievances Committee

Not every disagreement at a college is a disciplinary matter or a harassment complaint — some are simply disputes about fairness. The Grievances Committee exists to give students and staff at HIMS a structured, impartial channel to raise those concerns without fear of the process itself being unfair.

What the Committee Handles

• Academic disputes — grading disagreements, attendance calculation errors, examination irregularities
• Administrative issues — fee disputes, documentation delays, scheduling conflicts
• Concerns about the inconsistent or unfair application of college policy
• Clinical placement disputes that are not conduct-related (e.g. rotation scheduling fairness)

Process

1. Raise the issue informally first, with the relevant faculty member, coordinator, or department
2. If unresolved, submit a written complaint to the Grievances Committee describing the issue and any prior attempts to resolve it
3. The committee reviews the matter, may request additional information from involved parties, and responds within a reasonable timeframe as set by institutional policy

The goal throughout is a resolution that is fair to the individual and consistent with how similar cases are handled across the institution.