Grievance and Harassment Procedures
There are two federal laws which protect Trinity University students with disabilities from discrimination: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. These laws function together to provide both physical and programmatic access to Trinity University classes and events. Trinity University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals. The Coordinator of Disability Services for Students will generally investigate informal ADA complaints and assist, as requested by the ADA Compliance Officer, in handling formal complaints. The following grievance procedures are in place to assist students should they encounter problems receiving accommodations at Trinity University.
Informal Grievance Complaint
The Coordinator of Disability Services for Students will attempt to resolve informal complaints through discussion or mediation between the student and faculty or staff member involved.
Disability Services for Students:
210-999-7411
Coates University Center, Room 215
Formal Grievance Complaint
The Associate Vice President of Fiscal Affairs at Trinity University is designated as the ADA Compliance Officer and will handle formal ADA complaints from students.
Complaints about a disability-related decision or denial of accommodations by the office of Disability Services for Students can be directed to the Associate Vice President of Fiscal Affairs.
Fiscal Affairs:
210-999-7306
Northrup Hall, Room 410
Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible in all disability complaint investigations. Trinity University prohibits retaliation against a person filing a complaint of disability discrimination regardless of the outcome of the initial complaint.
Harassment
Trinity University is committed to the maintenance of an academic environment free of all forms of discrimination or coercion that adversely affect the working or learning environment, and this includes harassment based on disability. Trinity University students are referred to the University’s policy on harassment. This policy is located in the Student Handbook and may also be found on page 44 of the online Student Handbook at: http://www.trinity.edu/departments/res_life/media/Student_handbook.pdf