Complaint Procedure
In order to take appropriate corrective action, the College must be made aware of any alleged violations of its policies, including but not limited to violations of its Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, Anti-Fraud, Anti-Retaliation policies, Rules and Regulations, or Student Code of Conduct. Therefore, anyone who believes that they have experienced or witnessed a violation of any College policy, rule or Code should report the complaint and/or violation as follows:
Complaint and/or Violation
Academic Integrity Policy Violation.
Concerns regarding a failure or refusal to grant reasonable accommodations.
Bryan Rizzo, Director of Athletics
Phone: 586.445.7119
Email: rizzob993@macomb.edu
College Policy, Rule Violation or Complaint by college employees, students, vendors or visitors
Employees/Vendors:
Elizabeth Argiri, Executive Vice President, Administration
Phone: 586.445.7306
Email: argiril@macomb.edu
Student/Visitors:
Michelle Nelson, Dean of Student Success
Phone: 586.445.7408
Email: deanofstudents@macomb.edu
Elizabeth Argiri, Executive Vice President, Administration
Phone: 586.445.7306
Email: argiril@macomb.edu
College Police
Phone: 586.445.7135Retaliation for asserting rights under any College policy, complaining about policy violations or for participating in any investigation, hearing or grievance process.
Employees/Vendors/Visitors:
Elizabeth Argiri, Executive Vice President, Administration
Phone: 586.445.7306
Email: argiril@macomb.edu
Student Code of Conduct Retaliation for Students:
Michelle Nelson, Dean of Student Success
Phone: 586.445.7408
Email: deanofstudents@macomb.edu
Title IX Retaliation:
Zia Felder, Title IX Coordinator
Phone: 586.445.7242
Email: titleix@macomb.edu
Michelle Nelson, Dean of Student Success
Phone: 586.445.7408
Email: deanofstudents@macomb.edu
Academic complaints may include issues regarding evaluations of academic work (e.g., examinations, quizzes, papers, etc.), and/or failure of a faculty member to follow College policies and/or procedures as they relate to instruction or academic matters.
- Information about the procedure to file a student complaint about an academic matter can be found on the Student Concern and Complaint Procedure.
- If a student believes a faculty member has issued a final grade in violation of the faculty member’s published grading standards or practices, click the link for information about the grade complaint procedure.
For complaints concerning gender-based discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment and discrimination on the basis of sex including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
For more information, visit Title IX.
Zia Felder, Title IX Coordinator
14500 E 12 Mile Rd
Bldg. D, Office 305
Warren, MI 48088
Phone: 586.445.7242
Email: titleix@macomb.edu
If the individual(s) identified in each of the complaint and/or violation areas outlined above is unavailable, fails to respond, does not adequately resolve the complaint, or is somehow involved in the suspected violation/complaint, please contact the Provost/Vice President of the Learning Unit by filing this form for further assistance.
All complaints and reports will be reviewed, appropriately investigated, and addressed in a fair and impartial manner. All individuals involved can expect to be treated with dignity and respect.
Nothing in this statement of procedure shall prevent a person who believes a violation has occurred from filing a complaint with an appropriate governmental agency, such as the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, 110 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 800, Lansing, Michigan 48913, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 477 Michigan Ave # 865, Detroit, MI 48226, or with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 325, Cleveland, Ohio, 44115.
Confidentiality. A person making a complaint (“Complainant”) may ask the College not to disclose their identity. However, due to various federal and state laws, it is not always possible to guarantee confidentiality. Moreover, keeping a Complainant’s identity confidential may limit the College’s ability to investigate or respond to the allegations.
False Reports. False allegations or reports are prohibited and may result in discipline. This prohibition against false reports or statements does not apply to reports or statements which are made in good faith but ultimately found not to be substantiated.
Modifications. College Administration may modify this policy to adjust the identity, title, or contact information of the individuals to whom issues should be reported.
Approved by the Board of Trustees
Macomb Community College
January 20, 2021
Updated pursuant to Board authorization, December 17, 2024