Standard Fourteen: Complaint Policy
Statutory Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 20-3-250.5(b)(2); 20-3-250.6(a)(14)
1. Complaint procedure must include the following:
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Steps for filing a complaint:
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Submission requirements;
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Institutional review process, including response times; and
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Notification of right to appeal final institutional decision to GNPEC.
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GNPEC contact information, including agency name, phone number, and website link for the complaint form, must be provided.
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2. Complaint procedure must be provided as part of the catalog and enrollment agreement.
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If the institution has a website, the current catalog, with the complaint procedure, must be posted.
3. For institutions with physical facilities for students, the complaint procedure must be posted prominently in a public place where students congregate (i.e., student break room).