Compendium of Policies, Rules and Regulations
The University is committed to appropriate resolution of complaints as efficiently and effectively as possible. We believe providing a mechanism for complaints to be heard gives us the opportunity to improve our service.
The Faculty Ombuds listens to and informally addresses faculty concerns. The University also has established rules and procedures for reporting and resolving grade appeals, faculty and non-faculty grievances, student grievances, sexual harassment and research misconduct.
Faculty Grievances
- A&M System Policy 12.01, Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure
https://www.tamus.edu/offices/policy/policies/pdf/12-01.pdf - A&M System Regulation 32.01.01, Complaint and Appeal Procedure for Faculty Members
https://www.tamus.edu/offices/policy/policies/pdf/32-01-01.pdf - Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Procedure 32.01.01.C1.01, Complaint and Appeal Procedure for Faculty Members
https://academicaffairs.tamucc.edu/rules_procedures/assets/32.01.01.c0.01_complaint_and_appeal_process_for_faculty_members.pdf
Nonfaculty Employee Grievances
- A&M System Regulation 32.01.02, Complaint and Appeal Process for Nonfaculty Employees
https://www.tamus.edu/offices/policy/policies/pdf/32-01-02.pdf - Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Rule 32.01.02.C1, Complaint Process for Non-Faculty Employees
(To be published)
Research Misconduct
- A&M System Regulation 15.99.03, Ethics in Research and Scholarship
https://www.tamus.edu/offices/policy/policies/pdf/15-99-03.pdf - Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Rule 15.99.03.C1, Ethics in Research and Scholarship
https://academicaffairs.tamucc.edu/rules_procedures/assets/15.99.03.c1_ethics_in_research_scholarship_and_creative_activity.pdf
Student Grade Appeals
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Rule 13.02.99.C2, Student Grade Appeals
https://academicaffairs.tamucc.edu/rules_procedures/assets/13.02.99.c0.03_student_grade_appeals.pdf
Student Grievances
Student complaints against students
Student complaints against faculty (Non-Academic/Non Civil Rights)
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TAMU-CC Procedure 13.02.99.C0.01, Student Complaints Regarding Faculty (Non-Academic/Non Civil Rights)
https://academicaffairs.tamucc.edu/rules_procedures/assets/13.02.99.c0.01_student_complaints_regarding_faculty.pdf
Student complaints against staff employees (Non-Academic/Non Civil Rights)
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TAMU-CC Procedure 13.02.99.C0.02 Student Complaints Regarding Staff/Employees (Non-Civil Rights)
https://academicaffairs.tamucc.edu/rules_procedures/assets/13.02.99.c0.02_student_complaints_regarding_staff_employees.pdf
Civil Rights Protection and Compliance (including Sexual Harassment)
Student, Faculty, and staff civil rights grievances
- A&M System Policy 08.01, Civil Rights Protection and Compliance
https://policies.tamus.edu/08-01.pdf - A&M System Regulation 08.01.01, Civil Rights Compliance
https://policies.tamus.edu/08-01-01.pdf - TAMU-CC Rule, Civil Rights Compliance
https://academicaffairs.tamucc.edu/rules_procedures/assets/08.01.01.c1_civil_rights_compliance.pdf
The Texas A&M University System also maintains an on-line system for reporting waste, fraud, abuse or other serious ethics violations. It is available at: www.ethicspoint.com or by calling 888-501-3850.
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) process for submitting formal complaints against SACSCOC or its accredited institutions is outlined in this policy. Formal complaints may be submitted using the Commission’s Information Sheet and Form and submitted in hard copy to the President, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097.
"Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). After exhausting the institution’s grievance/complaint process, current, former, and prospective students may initiate a complaint with THECB by sending the required forms either by electronic mail StudentComplaints@thecb.state.tx.us, or by mail to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Office of General Counsel, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711-2788. Facsimile transmissions of the forms are not accepted."
The Department of Defense provides a centralized online reporting system for service members and their families to use in reporting problems with education institutions. It is available at: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-life-cycle/separation-transition?content_id=287986
To report immediate threats to life or property or if you require emergency assistance, please contact the University Police Department at (361) 825-4444.