TAMIU Student Handbook 2021-2022

Page 76 of 91 be made to the Texas State Auditor’s O ffice by calling 1.800.892.8348 or submitting an online report at https://sao.fraud.texas.gov. Student Conduct Grievance Any member of the University community may file a grievance against a student who violates the Student Code of Conduct. Grievan ces must be filed in writing w ithin fifteen (15) University business days of the discover y of the alleged infraction to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Engagement at http://www.tamiu.edu/reportit . Timelines for the grievance process may be extended for g ood cause shown or upon the un ilateral discretion of the Office of Student Conduct and Com munity Engagement. Student Financial Aid Appeal A student not meeting SAP standards due to extenuating circumstances may appeal a financial aid suspension by submitting an Appeal of Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress. Examples of extenuating circumstances include a major medical condition or hospitalization of self or immediate family member, death of immediate family member, or victims of violent crimes. Personal or financial issues with family, friends, or roommates are not considered extenuating circumstances. The Financial Aid Appeal Committee will only evaluate appeals for students who have a complete financial aid folder and are enrolled for the semester of appeal. Students should make payment arrangements with the Bursar’s Office while their appeal is being reviewed to ensure that they are not dropped for non-payment. The student will be notified thru official University student email account when the results of the appeal are available. Federal regulations do not allow the decisions of the Committee to be overturned by another institutional office or official. Harassment Grievances TAMIU does not discriminate or permit harassment against any individual on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity in admissions, educational programs, or employment. Students who experience or observe alleged or suspected discrimination should report to the TAMIU Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity/Title IX Coordinator, Lorissa M. Cortez, 5201 University Boulevard, KLM 159B, Laredo, TX 78041, TitleIX@tamiu.edu , 956.326.2857, via the anonymous electronic reporting website, Report It , at www.tamiu.edu/reportit , and/or the Office of Civil Rights (Dallas Office), U.S. Department of Education, 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1620, Dallas, TX 75201-6810, 214.661.9600. Under Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, sex discrimination includes unwelcome conduct on the basis of sex including sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence; definitions for these terms can be found in 6.04 of this Handbook. TAMIU also prohibits all forms of sex-based misconduct which includes, but is not limited to sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, and