In order to comply with federal regulations (34 CFR 602.16(a)(1)(ix)) and regional accreditation requirements (34 CFR 668.43(b)), Franklin & Marshall College provides the following information to prospective and current students for filing complaints.
Information can be found in the College Catalog and College Life Manual, but below are direct links to address specific needs and concerns:
Accessibility: https://www.fandm.edu/office-of-student-accessibility-services/disability-services-appeals-and-grievances
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA):
https://www.fandm.edu/registrar/managing-credits/ferpa-regulations
Public Safety: https://www.fandm.edu/public-safety/services
Sexual Misconduct/Discrimination/Harassment:
https://www.fandm.edu/college-life-manual/student-rights-freedoms-and-responsibilities/sexual-misconduct-discrimination-harassment-policy
Student Conduct: https://www.fandm.edu/college-life-manual/student-rights-freedoms-and-responsibilities/disciplinary-proceedings8
Title VI: The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination, harassment or retaliation based on age, color, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or veteran status where the conduct involves students:
Margaret Hazlett VP and Dean of Student Affairs
Old Main Lancaster, PA 17604
Telephone: (717) 358-4000
Email: margaret.hazlett@fandm.edu
Title IX: https://www.fandm.edu/college-life-manual/overview-of-college-life/title-ix-notification
If a student fails to resolve a complaint through the processes and procedures described above, a formal complaint may be file with the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Unresolved complaints may ultimately be filed with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education when all other attempts have been exhausted. Middle States is the accreditating agency for the College.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
3624 Market Street,
2nd Floor West,
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Telephone: (267) 284-5000
E-mail: info@msche.org
Spanish: españolinfo@msche.org