NLU maintains an Anti-Discrimination Policy and related Student Rights and Information resources. National Louis University D. Retaliation Any student who believes that retaliation has occurred because the student made a good-faith report, complaint, grievance, or appeal may report the concern immediately to Student Affairs, the Title IX Coordinator when applicable, the Program Director, or another appropriate University official. NLU's published Student Complaints and Grievances policy states that filing a complaint will not result in retaliation. National Louis University VII. INFORMAL RESOLUTION Whenever appropriate and safe, students are encouraged to first discuss concerns with the individual or department involved. Examples include: • Discussing a course concern with the course director; • Discussing an examination concern with the responsible faculty member; • Discussing a clinical concern with the clinical faculty member or course director; • Discussing an academic progression concern with the Program Director; • Consulting an academic advisor; • Consulting Student Affairs; or • Seeking assistance from another appropriate University resource. NLU encourages students to initially direct concerns to the individual or department involved before filing a formal complaint. National Louis University Informal consultation does not waive a student's right to initiate a formal grievance or appeal when the student remains dissatisfied and the matter is eligible for formal review. A student shall not be required to confront an alleged harasser, discriminator, or other individual when doing so would be inappropriate, unsafe, or contrary to University policy. VIII. FORMAL GRIEVANCE PROCESS A student may initiate a formal grievance when informal resolution is unsuccessful, inappropriate, unavailable, or not required under the applicable policy. The grievance should include, when reasonably available:
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