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193 COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2016-2017 STUDENT LIFE
Campus Residency Requirements for Single Undergraduate Students
We believe the best possible way to experience the total life training CIU provides is through living on campus. By living in
community with others, students have the opportunity to experience close Christian fellowship with the possibility of
developing lifelong friendships. The chance to develop and improve a disciplined lifestyle is enhanced, and there are greater
opportunities for participating in social activities. We have thus established a campus residency requirement. Full-time
undergraduate students who are single and under 23 years of age are required to live on campus. Students living with
immediate family within commuting distance are required to live on campus for their first two semesters of attendance at
CIU (this includes dependents of CIU employees).
Student Discipline
Student Life personnel address matters of student conduct requiring discipline with redemptive intent. Assessment takes
into account the nature of the problem and the student’s attitude, previous conduct, and length of enrollment at CIU. Students
have opportunities to grow through counseling and/or logical or natural consequences. The ultimate goal is restoration of
healthy relationships with God, other individuals, and the community. The Student Handbook lists some of these avenues.
Student Complaints and Grievance Policy
It is the goal of CIU to provide services and educational opportunities without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color,
national origin, disability or sex. Should a student have a complaint, CIU provides two avenues for the student to address
the complaint; a student may choose to appeal a decision or file a formal grievance. An appeal can be made when a student
disagrees with a university decision. A grievance can be filed when a dispute has arisen regarding treatment toward a
student by a university employee. The process aims to be constructive and positive in resolving differences.
Definition:
A student grievance is a perceived or actual cause for student complaint arising out of some perceived or actual harm due
to an action taken by the university or a university employee. These grievances address a university-related problem or
condition which a student believes to be unfair, inequitable, discriminatory, or a hindrance to the overall educational process.
A grievance may also include discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, or sex.
General Principles:
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Whenever possible and in a timely fashion, a student should voice a complaint informally with the university employee
involved in the initial situation before filing a grievance.
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Anonymous complaints will not be formally addressed.
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There will be no adverse effect on, or retaliation against, either a student who, in good faith, submits an appeal/grievance,
or against any person who, in good faith, provides information regarding an appeal/grievance.
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Written appeals or grievances will receive written responses within five business days and will be kept on file in the
appropriate office.
Grievance Distinctions:
Academic Matters: If a student wishes to appeal a decision, or has a grievance about a course or faculty member, it should
be addressed in accordance with the Academic Grievance Policy. This policy is published elsewhere within the academic
catalog. Academic matters are items that pertain to a student’s interaction with the faculty, academic requirements,
graduation requirements, the interpretation of program, or course requirements, together with policies and processes that
support these matters.
Please note: There are specific policies addressing the appeal of a course grade and plagiarism.
If a student wishes to appeal a decision regarding a non-academic policy or wishes to file a grievance regarding a non-
academic matter, it should be addressed according to the Non-Academic Grievance Procedure.
Non-Academic Grievance Procedure or Appeal Process:
If there is a non-academic issue at hand, it must first be determined whether it is an appeal or a grievance. *If the matter is
a perceived incident of discrimination on the basis of sex, please refer to the Title IX statement at the end of the grievance
policy.
An appeal should be submitted when there is a disagreement with a decision made by the University or a university
employee. Appeals should be made, in writing, to the person/department rendering the decision with which there is
disagreement. A response will come within five business days. If the response is not satisfactory, then an appeal may be
made to the supervisor of the person/department responding to the initial appeal. This appeal should be made within three
days of the previous decision. The response from the supervisor will come within five business days and is final and binding
on all parties. This appeal procedure does not apply to academic decisions (see Academic Matters above).