Student Handbook - New England Culinary Institute

After receiving the complaint, the Grievance
Coordinator will take the grievance under
consideration. If the grievance involves a claim of
denial of a requested accommodation, the
Grievance Coordinator will review the prior
decision of the Disabilities Coordinator and may
speak with the student’s physician, social worker,
or other health care provider to evaluate the
requested accommodation. If the grievance involves
a claim of discrimination by another student or
faculty or staff member, the Grievance Coordinator
will undertake an investigation into the
circumstances surrounding the allegation(s) of
discrimination.
NECI recognizes that charges of discrimination can
be extremely sensitive and will make every effort to
ensure confidentiality of all parties involved.
However, the school cannot guarantee such
confidentiality.
The Grievance Coordinator will have the authority
to take appropriate remedial action against any
individual who has been found to have
discriminated against the grievant. The Grievance
Coordinator will also have the authority to overturn
or modify any decision of the Disabilities
Coordinator involving an academic adjustment,
auxiliary aid, or service.
After the investigation of a discrimination claim, or
the reconsideration of a denial of an academic
adjustment or auxiliary aid, the Grievance
Coordinator will issue a written report which
outlines the investigation undertaken and the
reasons for the Grievance Coordinator’s decision.
In a charge of discrimination by a fellow student,
staff or faculty member, the report will contain the
measures taken, if any, against alleged offenders. If
the Grievance Coordinator finds there has been no
discrimination, he/she will set forth his/her findings
in the report.
The decision of the Grievance Coordinator may be
appealed by either side to the Program Director
within two (2) academic weeks of the written
decision of the Grievance Coordinator. The
Program Director may: (1) overturn the decision of
the Grievance Coordinator, (2) remand the matter
for further investigation, or (3) affirm the decision
of the Grievance Coordinator.
NECI is committed to complying with both the
letter and the spirit of Section 504 of the Federal
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If any student would
like further information on NECI’s policies or
procedures, he/she should contact Learning
Services.
Students with Medical Conditions
NECI is committed to respecting student privacy
and the responsibility of individual students for
maintaining their own health. Students are expected
to advocate for their personal health and safety.
NECI is committed to working with its students to
arrive at reasonable and appropriate
accommodations should there be such a need.
During the admissions and orientation process, all
students are given the opportunity to identify
medical conditions that may affect their
performance at the school. Examples include, but
are not limited to, seizures, diabetes, heart
condition, and food allergies. If a condition
develops or worsens, students are encouraged to
share this information at any point during
enrollment with the Coordinator of Student
Services. For personal safety, we ask that each
student treat this opportunity seriously and share
any concerns that may impact him/her at any time
while at school.
If appropriate and feasible, an individual health plan
will be developed that may involve alerting selected
instructors and administrators, and assisting in
making referrals to local health care resources.
While NECI will assist students with such plans,
students are ultimately responsible for ensuring
their own health and safety and are encouraged to
speak directly with instructors, dining facility
managers, restaurant service staff, residence life
staff or other support personnel regarding allergies
or other issues that may impact them in a particular
setting. NECI treats all health information in a
confidential manner, in accordance with state and
federal law.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS - ALL
PROGRAMS
Credit Load and Enrollment Status
Students must be enrolled and actively participating
in their on-ground classes, online classes or
internship to maintain an active enrollment status as
outlined below.
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