Resources for Formal Complaints and Grievances

A vast collection of resources for the safeguarding of the dignity of the human person, along with processes whereby concerns can be raised and resolved, can be found on the university's page dealing with Title IX and related policies. This includes questions of fair treatment, hazing, retaliation, relationships, nondiscrimination, and whistleblower policies. See the link below:  

Title IX

Academic Complaints Process

The University of Mary strives to resolve academic complaints, grievances, and concerns in a fair and respectful manner. Students, faculty, staff, and members of the public who perceive a college academic policy violation may submit a complaint. The complaint process is designed to identify substantive problems with an institution’s ability to meet the Criteria for Accreditation.

The University of Mary is fully dedicated, as a Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine community, to upholding the dignity of every human person. Those who encounter unjust treatment or discrimination within the University of Mary community are especially worthy of the University’s care and concern.

Financial Aid Suspension Appeals

Academic Amnesty

Academic Appeals

Higher Learning Commission

Students, faculty, staff, and members of the public may submit a complaint about an HLC-accredited or candidate institution. The complaint process is designed to identify substantive problems with an institution’s ability to meet the Criteria for Accreditation.

NC-SARA Approved Institution

NC-SARA Grievance Policy