File a Complaint
St. Louis Community College recognizes its obligation to students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders to maintain the highest ethical standards. To facilitate this, STLCC provides a simple way to anonymously and confidentially report activities that may present issues of concern, misconduct, or violations of law or institutional policies and procedures.
File a Complaint or Report
Anyone, faculty, staff, or students are welcome to submit a report through this page. Submitted reports will be handled promptly and discreetly. Facts will be made available only to those who need to know in order to address the issues reported.
Fill out a Complaint/Report Online
When you are ready, please fill out the appropriate form to file a complaint/report.
Please select the category that best fits the nature of your complaint or concern and follow the guidance.
Student Concern Form should be used for general, academic, grade appeal, credit transfer/transcript evaluation, Financial Aid
Student Conduct Incident Report Form should be used to report alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct, as outlined in Administrative Procedures G.19
Care Team Referral Form should be used to report concerning behaviors or challenges experienced by a student that could create a barrier to academic success.
Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Form should be used for reporting concerns about sexual harassment, stalking, relationship violence or other forms of sexual violence.
Equity Grievance and Discrimination Form is to record information required to initiate an investigation into an alleged violation of the College’s Discrimination Policies.
Students may also report discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual violence directly to the Director for Community Standards/Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Nicholson, MS, LPC, 314-539-5345, snicholson29@stlcc.edu or to a campus based lead Title IX Investigator.
Complaint Resolution Policies
Complaint Resolution Policies may be found in the St. Louis Community College Administrative Procedures.
- Section G.6.1 - Grievance Process for Students with Disabilities
- Section G.10 - Academic Appeals Procedure
What Happens When a Report Is Filed?
Following a report of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment or sexual violence, the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator (for matters involving employees) will designate an individual(s) to conduct an investigation. As part of the investigation, as appropriate, the investigator(s) will meet with the reporting party, meet with the responding party, conduct additional interviews with fact witnesses, and gather relevant documentation. All investigations will be thorough, reliable and impartial.
Anonymous Reports
Anonymous reports of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual violence are accepted. All reasonable steps to investigate and respond to such reports will be undertaken. However, the College's ability to respond to anonymous complaints may be limited.
Confidentiality
Privacy of the parties is a top priority to the College. However, sometimes limited information must be disclosed to fully investigate a report. The College will weigh the impacted party's request for confidentiality in determining whether or how to proceed with an investigation. In some instances, to protect the safety of the STLCC community, an investigation may still go forward even if the impacted party refuses to participate with the investigation.
If the reported Title IX Policy violation constitutes a reportable offense under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Title IX coordinator is required to report basic non-identifying information to the College's Police Department. Further, the College may have to provide a timely warning in a manner likely to reach all members of the campus community in order to safeguard students and campus employees.
Retaliation Is Prohibited
Retaliation against an individual because the individual filed a complaint alleging a violation of Title IX; participated in a Title IX investigation, hearing or proceeding; or advocated for others' Title IX rights is prohibited. Individuals are not to be intimidated, threatened, coerced or discriminated against for engaging in such activity. Any person who participates in such retaliation shall be subject to disciplinary action.
Counseling Options
Though the College encourages all individuals to bring reports of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual violence to the attention of the Title IX coordinator and/or deputy Title IX coordinator, students who seek support but wish to maintain their confidentiality may contact mental health counselors available free of charge on each campus.
Board Policy Statement
St. Louis Community College is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunities in its admissions, educational programs, activities and employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran and will take action necessary to ensure nondiscrimination. Policy B.9
Read the full Board Policy
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff are encouraged to report concerns through regular lines of communication such as management or Human Resources.
This is NOT a 911 or Emergency Service
Do not use this site to report events presenting an immediate threat to life or property. Reports submitted through this service may not receive an immediate response. If you require emergency assistance, please contact campus police or your local authorities depending upon the nature of your emergency.