Section 504/ADA Grievance Procedure

A student whose behavior appears to meet the above criterion is subject to mandatory administrative referral by an administrator to either the Counselor or designee for an immediate, mandatory psychological evaluation including a direct threat assessment.

No other person may accompany the student during this evaluation. The examining mental health provider will immediately communicate in writing the results of this evaluation to the referring administrator with an opinion regarding the presence or absence of a direct threat of harm to the student or others.

If the administrator determines on the basis of evidence (a) from the examining mental health provider that the student is suffering from a mental disorder, as defined by the current American Psychiatric Association diagnostic manual or its equivalent; (b) that as a result of the mental disorder, a direct threat of harm to self or others is present; and (c) that it is in the best interest of the student, apparent potential third party victims and/or the College that the student receive an involuntary College withdrawal for direct threat reasons, the student will be informed of the decision, the reason(s) for the decision, and of his/her right to an informal administrative hearing with the administrator or designee.

If it is determined that a direct threat of harm to self or others is not present, procedures under this policy will have been concluded. The student will be referred to the administrator for review and adjudication of any violations of the Student Code of Conduct that may be outstanding.

The student must provide written authorization to permit verbal and written communication about his or her condition between College officials and all the examining licensed mental health providers specified in the policy. Failure by the student to complete any required mental health assessment(s) under this policy and procedure or failure to provide written authorization for communication among pertinent College and designated non-College individuals under this policy, or failure to abide by deadlines and other requirements of this policy will result in initiation of an involuntary College withdrawal for apparent direct threat reasons.

Hearing

A student who receives an involuntary College withdrawal for direct threat or apparent direct threat reasons related to mental or psychological disorders may request an informal administrative hearing with the administrator or designee to review only (1) the accuracy/reliability of the information regarding the student's behavior, and (2) whether or not the criterion for involuntary College withdrawal for direct threat or apparent direct threat reasons has been met.