Disciplinary Procedures and Due Process

The administration reserves the right to maintain a safe and orderly educational environment for students and staff . Therefore, when, in the judgment of Technical College officials, a student’s conduct disrupts or threatens to disrupt the Technical College community, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken to restore and protect the atmosphere of collegiality and mutual respect on campus. This procedure is intended to provide an orderly protocol for handling student disciplinary cases following due process and justice principles.

Detailed information regarding Ogeechee Technical College’s Disciplinary process can be found at the following link: https://ogeecheetech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/catalog-and-student-handbook/policies-and-procedures/student-discipline/

Grievance and Appeal Procedures
Ogeechee Technical College faculty and administrative staff have the right and responsibility to exercise professional judgment when evaluating student performance and progression. The College is committed to:

Establishing and upholding high academic standards
Ensuring fair and equitable treatment of students in all matters related to academic performance

Students who believe that an academic decision has negatively impacted their academic standing will be provided a fair opportunity to request a review of that decision, in accordance with the College’s established policies and procedures.

Grade Appeals and Academic Decision Reviews

Initial Resolution with Instructor

If a student believes there is a valid basis for appealing an academic decision (e.g., grade or attendance), the student should first attempt to resolve the issue through direct communication with the instructor who made the decision.
Timeline: The student must initiate this discussion within five (5) working days of becoming aware of the issue, unless extraordinary circumstances prevent timely communication.

Written Appeal to the Dean for Academic Affairs – Health Sciences

If the matter remains unresolved after discussion with the instructor, the student may fi le a formal written appeal with the Dean for Academic Affairs – Health Sciences within five (5) working days of that discussion.

The appeal should include:
A written explanation of the concern
Any relevant documentation (e.g., communication with the instructor, assignment records, or attendance logs)
Review Process:
The Dean may consult with the student, instructor, and any other individuals with relevant information. A written decision will be provided to the student after a thorough review of the appeal and documentation

Appeal to the Vice President for Academic Affairs

If the student is not satisfied with the Dean’s decision, a final appeal may be submitted in writing to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

The appeal should include:
All materials submitted in prior steps
The Dean’s written decision
The Vice President for Academic Affairs will review the full appeal and issue a final written decision. This decision is final and cannot be further appealed.

Appeals for Other Academic Decisions

This same appeal process applies to other academic decisions, including:
Dismissal from a program
Academic disciplinary actions
Other decisions affecting student progression
Important: The appeal process must be initiated within five (5) working days of the original academic decision.