ADA Grievance Procedure

Stetson University values an environment free of discrimination and harassment and therefore prohibits conduct that prevents open academic interaction and opportunity or that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive study, residential, or work environment. In conjunction with this philosophy, Stetson University complies with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), and the university's academic standards to ensure that there will be no discrimination based on disability. Due to these laws and university values, no qualified individual with a disability shall be denied access to or participation in services, programs, and activities offered at Stetson University.

The university will attempt to resolve a problem informally brought to its attention through discussion and communication with the department or unit(s) involved, as well as with relevant university officials. The university encourages all faculty, staff, and students to attempt an informal resolution before initiating the formal grievance procedure.

Students with disabilities who believe that they have been denied "reasonable accommodations" for their documented disability, been excluded from participation in or been denied the benefits of any aspect of the Stetson University student experience, or otherwise have been subjected to discrimination based on their disability should follow the subsequent steps:

  1. The student should schedule a meeting with June Gwartney, Director of Accessibility Services, at [email protected]. Individuals can also report an accessibility concern, which can be done anonymously if they do not wish to be identified.
  2. The Director of Accessibility Services will investigate the complaint, which includes personal interviews with all affected parties and attempts to resolve the issue with the participants involved. 
  3. If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of the process, they may file a formal grievance within fifteen (15) days after the attempt to informally resolve the differences has concluded. Learn more about the formal grievance process. Formal grievances should be submitted to the University Grievance Officer, Jim Beasley, at [email protected].