{"id":90,"date":"2024-04-29T13:45:30","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T17:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/widowprod.rccc.edu\/distance\/?page_id=90"},"modified":"2026-06-25T16:56:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T20:56:56","slug":"consumer-complaints","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/elearning\/consumer-complaints\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Complaints and Grievances"},"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; 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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_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_module=&#8221;1798&#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=\"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/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 admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\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 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>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nc-sara.org\/state-portal-entity-contacts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">State Portal Entity Liaisons<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Rowan-Cabarrus Complaint and Grievances Resolution Process<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||-2px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>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>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/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<h2>State Post-Secondary Education Complaints<\/h2>\n<p>The Licensure Division of the University of North Carolina System Office serves as the official state entity that receives complaints concerning post-secondary institutions that are authorized to operate in North Carolina. If students cannot 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<h2>SACSCOC Student Complaint Process<\/h2>\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<h2>SARA-NC Complaint Process<\/h2>\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=\"https:\/\/www2.ncseaa.edu\/SARANC\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SARANC<\/a><br \/>Email Address:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:information@saranc.org\">information@saranc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>California Resident Complaint Process<\/h2>\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_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\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 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>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nc-sara.org\/state-portal-entity-contacts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">State Portal Entity Liaisons<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Rowan-Cabarrus Complaint and Grievances Resolution Process<\/h2>\n<p>While Rowan-Cabarrus strives to provide high-quality education and interactions, conflicts may occasionally 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. <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 concerns in accordance with those specific policies. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/civility\/student-complaint\/\">The Office of Civility lists formal complaint procedures and forms.<\/a><\/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<h2>State Post-Secondary Education Complaints<\/h2>\n<p>The Licensure Division of the University of North Carolina System Office serves as the official state entity that receives complaints concerning post-secondary institutions that are authorized to operate in North Carolina. If students cannot 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<h2>SACSCOC Student Complaint Process<\/h2>\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<h2>SARA-NC Complaint Process<\/h2>\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=\"https:\/\/www2.ncseaa.edu\/SARANC\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SARANC<\/a><br \/>Email Address:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:information@saranc.org\">information@saranc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>California Resident Complaint Process<\/h2>\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>eLearningAbout eLearning Delivery Methods Am I ready for online classes? 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