{"id":66,"date":"2017-04-30T15:47:56","date_gmt":"2017-04-30T15:47:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/widowprod.rccc.edu\/civility\/?page_id=66"},"modified":"2026-06-12T14:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T18:27:00","slug":"student-complaint","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/civility\/student-complaint\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Formal Complaints"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_width_px=&#8221;1080px&#8221; custom_width_percent=&#8221;80%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_slider show_arrows=&#8221;off&#8221; show_pagination=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; header_level=&#8221;h1&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;46px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; 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Student Request<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?RowanCabarrusCC&amp;layout_id=5\">Rowan-Cabarrus Campus Code of Conduct Violation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?RowanCabarrusCC&amp;layout_id=30\">Student Complaint and Grievance<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?RowanCabarrusCC&amp;layout_id=45\">Title IX &#8211; Pregnancy Accommodation Request<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?RowanCabarrusCC&amp;layout_id=40\">Title IX &#8211; Sexual Misconduct Violation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Office of Civility&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#002f6d&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#002f6d&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Office of Civility&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|on|||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;14&#8243; body_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;13&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_module=&#8221;946&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/civility\/\">About the Office of Civility<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/civility\/code-of-conduct\/\">Rowan-Cabarrus Campus Code of Conduct<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/civility\/concerning-or-worrisome-behavior\/\">Concerning or Worrisome Behavior<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/civility\/grade-appeal-request\/\">Grade Appeal<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/civility\/student-complaint\/\">Student Complaint<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/civility\/student-grievance\/\">Student Grievance<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Title IX &#8211; 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Title IX<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/civility\/title-ix-protection-orders\/\">Protection Orders<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/civility\/title-ix-confidential-resources-reporting-options\/\">Confidential Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/civility\/title-ix-coordinator-and-deputies\/\">Title IX Coordinators<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?RowanCabarrusCC&amp;layout_id=40\">Sexual Misconduct &#8211; Title IX Reporting Form<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/atixa.org\/2020-regulations-requirement-posting-of-training-materials\/\">Title IX Training Materials<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Title IX &#8211; Pregnancy and Childbirth&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#002f6d&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#002f6d&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Title IX &#8211; Pregnancy and Childbirth&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|on|||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;14&#8243; body_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;13&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_module=&#8221;948&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/civility\/title-ix-pregnancy\/\">About Pregnancy, Childbirth and Title IX<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?RowanCabarrusCC&amp;layout_id=45\">Accommodation Request Form<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;State Authorization, Complaints and Disclosures&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#002f6d&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#002f6d&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;State Authorization and Consumer Complaints&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|on|||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;14&#8243; body_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;13&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_width=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_module=&#8221;949&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/elearning\/state-authorization\/\">State Authorization<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/elearning\/consumer-complaints\/\">Student Complaints and Grievances<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/elearning\/professional-licensure-disclosures\/\">Professional Licensure Disclosure<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=&#8221;23px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"pullquote pqright pqquote\">Rowan-Cabarrus Community College defines a formal complaint as a written expression of dissatisfaction with the performance of a college employee, a specific college experience, and\/or a college procedure. The College defines a grievance as a formal, written complaint on any College decision or action alleged to be discriminatory or have a negative effect on the student\u2019s enrollment status at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.\u200b<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"pullquote pqright pqquote\">Consistent with rules established by the U.S. Department of Education and Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges, Rowan-Cabarrus provides all enrolled and prospective students with contact information for submitting complaints and grievances directly to the College.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"pullquote pqright pqquote\">Rowan-Cabarrus has established specific procedures for certain specific complaints. <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">For example, formal complaints regarding grades are subject to the Grade Appeal Procedure; complaints regarding discrimination are subject to the Student Grievance policy; general complaints are subject to the Student Grievance policy. <\/span>Students will be expected to initiate their concerns or express their concern in accordance with those specific policies. Specific formal procedures and forms are listed below:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/rcccedu\/docs\/student-related_policies_and_procedures\/51?fr=sNzU1YTgwODQzODA\">Grade Appeal procedure<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?RowanCabarrusCC&amp;layout_id=20\">Grade Appeal form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/rcccedu\/docs\/student-related_policies_and_procedures\/62?fr=sNzU1YTgwODQzODA\">Student Grievance (including Discrimination) procedure<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?RowanCabarrusCC&amp;layout_id=30\">Student Complaint and Grievance (including Discrimination and General) form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/rcccedu\/docs\/student-related_policies_and_procedures\/182?fr=sNzU1YTgwODQzODA\">Financial Aid Appeal &#8211; Satisfactory Academic Progress procedure<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/financialaid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/05\/SAP.pdf\">Financial Aid Appeal &#8211; Satisfactory Academic Progress form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/rcccedu\/docs\/student-related_policies_and_procedures\/182?fr=sNzU1YTgwODQzODA\">Financial Aid Appeal &#8211; Maximum Time Frame procedure<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/financialaid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/12\/MTF-Appeal.pdf\">Financial Aid Appeal &#8211; Maximum Time Frame form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/rcccedu\/docs\/student-related_policies_and_procedures\/73?fr=sNzU1YTgwODQzODA\">Campus Code of Conduct Violation (including Harassment) procedure<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?RowanCabarrusCC&amp;layout_id=30\">Campus Code of Conduct Violation (including Harassment) form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/rcccedu\/docs\/student-related_policies_and_procedures\/159?fr=sNzU1YTgwODQzODA\">Sexual Misconduct (Title IX) procedure<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?RowanCabarrusCC&amp;layout_id=40\">Sexual Misconduct (Title IX) form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The College expects that most issues (such as those related service, classroom, technology or facilities) will be resolved informally through a discussion between the student and the appropriate faculty or staff member. Should a resolution not be reached, the student must submit a formal written complaint through our online <a title=\"Student Complaint Form\" href=\"http:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?RowanCabarrusCC&amp;layout_id=30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Complaint Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, students should submit a formal complaint within 30 days after the action that gives rise to the complaint. The time frame may be suspended under exceptional circumstances. The College will work with students toward a satisfactory resolution within established policies, procedures and administrative rules. At a minimum, the College will include written formal complaints as part of a continuous improvement process.<\/p>\n<p>For further information, please contact:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Natasha Lipscomb<\/strong>, <em>Vice President, Student Success Services<\/em><br \/>Rowan-Cabarrus Community College<br \/>North Campus<br \/>1333 Jake Alexander Blvd S.<br \/>Salisbury, N.C. 28144<\/p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:natasha.lipscomb@rccc.edu\">natasha.lipscomb@rccc.edu<\/a><br \/>Phone: 704-216-3622<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Student Complaints and Grievances<\/h2>\n<p>In compliance with Federal and State regulations, an institution offering distance education must provide enrolled and prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accrediting agency and with the appropriate state agency for handling complaints in the student\u2019s state. If an issue cannot be resolved through the grievance procedures, a student who resides outside of the State of North Carolina may file a complaint with their state of residence. Access the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/elearning\/out-of-state-agency-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Out-of-State Agency Directory<\/a> and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nc-sara.org\/state-portal-entity-contacts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">State Portal Entity Liaisons<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Rowan-Cabarrus Complaint and Grievances Resolution Process<\/h3>\n<p>While Rowan-Cabarrus strives to provide high-quality education and interactions, on occasion, conflicts may arise. The college expects that most issues (such as those related to services, classrooms, technology or facilities) will be resolved informally through a discussion between the student and the appropriate faculty or staff member. Rowan-Cabarrus has established specific procedures for certain specific complaints. For example, formal complaints regarding grades are subject to the Grade Appeal Procedure; complaints regarding discrimination are subject to the Student Grievance Procedure. Students will be expected to initiate their concerns or express their concerns in accordance with those specific policies. Formal complaint procedures and forms are listed by the Office of Civility.<\/p>\n<p>For further information, please contact:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Natasha Lipscomb<\/strong>, <em>Vice President, Student Success Services<\/em><br \/>Rowan-Cabarrus Community College<br \/>North Campus<br \/>1333 Jake Alexander Blvd S.<br \/>Salisbury, N.C. 28144<\/p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:natasha.lipscomb@rccc.edu\">natasha.lipscomb@rccc.edu<\/a><br \/>Phone: 704-216-3622<\/p>\n<h3>State Post-Secondary Education Complaints<\/h3>\n<p>The Licensure Division of the University of North Carolina System Office serves as the official state entity to receive complaints concerning post-secondary institutions that are authorized to operate in North Carolina. If students are unable to resolve a complaint through the institution\u2019s grievance procedures, they can review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcarolina.edu\/post-secondary-education-complaints\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints website<\/a> to review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcarolina.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/reports-and-documents\/academic-affairs\/student_complaint_policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Complaint Policy<\/a> and submit their complaint\u00a0using the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentcomplaints.northcarolina.edu\/form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online complaint form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, call 919-962-4550.<\/p>\n<p><strong>North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints<\/strong><br \/>c\/o Student Complaints<br \/>University of North Carolina System Office<br \/>223 S. West Street Suite 1800, Raleigh, NC 27603<\/p>\n<p>To file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Division of the North Carolina Department of Justice, please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncdoj.gov\/complaint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">State Attorney General\u2019s website<\/a>.<br \/>North Carolina residents may call 877-566-7226. Outside of North Carolina, please call 919-716-6000. En Espanol 919-716-0058.<\/p>\n<p>If you choose to mail a complaint, please use the following address:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consumer Protection Division<\/strong><br \/>Attorney General\u2019s Office<br \/>Mail Service Center 9001<br \/>Raleigh, NC 27699-9001<\/p>\n<h3>SACSCOC Student Complaint Process<\/h3>\n<p>The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is the regional accrediting agency for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. SACSCOC has authorized Rowan-Cabarrus to offer certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. To address claims of significant non-compliance with SACSCOC\u2019s accreditation standards or policies, an individual may file a complaint with SACSCOC by following the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacscoc.org\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ComplaintPolicy-1.pdf\">SACSCOC Complaint Procedure<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Note: Per the SACSCOC policy, \u201cThis process is not intended to be used to involve SACSCOC in disputes between individuals and member institutions, or cause SACSCOC to interpose itself as a reviewing authority in individual matters of admission, grades, granting or transferability of credits, application of academic policies, fees or other financial matters, disciplinary matters, or contractual rights and obligations\u201d. Please see the policy for additional restrictions and requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges<\/strong><br \/>1866 Southern Lane<br \/>Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097<\/p>\n<p>Telephone: 404.679.4500<br \/>Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacscoc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sacscoc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>SARA-NC Complaint Process<\/h3>\n<p>Students not residing in California may also file a complaint through SARA-NC (the SARA portal for North Carolina) by following the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ncseaa.edu\/SARANC\/Complaint.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SARA-NC Complaint Process<\/a> and using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ncseaa.edu\/SARANC\/docs\/SARA-NC-ComplaintForm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SARA-NC Complaint Form (PDF)<\/a>. Students residing in California should follow the complaint process listed below.<\/p>\n<p>SARA-NC Contact Information:<\/p>\n<p><strong>SARA North Carolina<\/strong><br \/>North Carolina State Education\u00a0Assistance Authority<br \/>P.O. Box 41349<br \/>Raleigh, NC 27629<\/p>\n<p>T: (855) SARA-1-NC (855.727.2162)<br \/>T: 919.549.8614, ext. 4667<\/p>\n<p>Website:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.saranc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SARANC<\/a><br \/>Email Address:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:information@saranc.org\">information@saranc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>California Resident Complaint Process<\/h3>\n<p>Because California does not participate in SARA, students must submit complaints through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dca.ca.gov\/consumers\/complaints\/oos_students.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California Department of Consumer Affairs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>California Department of Consumer Affairs<br \/>Consumer Information Center<\/strong><br \/>1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-112<br \/>Sacramento, California 95834<br \/>Telephone: (833) 942-1120<br \/>Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:dca@dca.ca.gov\">dca@dca.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Students residing in California may also:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-understated\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dca.ca.gov\/consumers\/complaints\/compl-ccru.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Print and File the Complaint Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dca.ca.gov\/webapplications\/apps\/complaint\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use the Online Complaint Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Office of CivilityAcademic Integrity Violation Student Observation &amp; Outreach Reporting Form Concerning Behavior Notification Form Grade Appeal &#8211; Student Request Rowan-Cabarrus Campus Code of Conduct Violation Student Complaint and Grievance [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":118,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-66","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/civility\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/66","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/civility\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/civility\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/civility\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/118"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/civility\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66"}],"version-history":[{"count":58,"href":"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/civility\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/66\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1269,"href":"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/civility\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/66\/revisions\/1269"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/civility\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}