In general, student disciplinary issues are investigated and decided on a case-by-case basis by the Dean or Associate Dean of the college or school in which you are enrolled, by the Director of the ELI (Atlanta), or by an instructor of the ELI in consultation with the Director. Disciplinary decisions depend on the severity of the infraction, but could include reprimand, suspension of privileges, or expulsion from the ELI and Mercer University. Disciplinary decisions may be appealed to the Director of the ELI and the Director of the Office of International Programs.
One important exception
Sexual harassment of any form will not be tolerated by Mercer University. Infractions involving elements of sexual harassment will be investigated by the Mercer University Sexual Harassment Advisory Board and the Mercer University Office of Human Resources. See the “Sexual Harassment” section of this bulletin for more details.
Student Grievance Policy
If a student has a grievance (complaint) regarding another student, a teacher’s classroom practices or decisions, or a grade received from a teacher, the student may initiate a grievance. The procedure for grievances is as follows:
1. Take the grievance to the instructor involved. Do not take the grievance to any other teacher. He or she will listen to the grievance, and give his/her decision. If the decision is not satisfactory, then…
2. Take the grievance to the Associate Dean or Associate Director. He/she will investigate the grievance, and make a decision. If the decision is not satisfactory, then…
3. Take the grievance to the Director. He/she will investigate the grievance, and make a decision.
Important Note: You cannot be punished by anyone for making official grievances through the grievance policy.