Any student may file a complaint or grievance against another student, staff member, professor, or organization suspected of violating the University's policies, regulations, and guidelines. The SON ensures complaints and grievances receive due process and strives to resolve issues in compliance with University policies. Additional information concerning the process for filing a complaint or grievance can be located in the University Student Handbook or in the Undergraduate Catalogue https://www.kysu.edu/academics/registrar/select-a-catalog.php.
When filing a complaint or grievance, students should consult their academic advisor or follow official channels in rank order: Faculty, Director for Undergraduate Programs, Program Administrator, Dean of the College, and Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.
The SON maintains a general and professional liability insurance self-insurance program, subject to limits, conditions, and exclusions. As a general rule, students participating in practicum experiences are covered under the SON insurance program, although there may be some exceptions. The University executes contracts with learning sites delineating the responsibilities of all parties including professional liability and clinical oversight. If there is a situation when the University does not provide general or professional liability insurance for a practicum course the student shall be informed so arrangements can be made to secure the coverage in another way. In every instance, students must be enrolled in an NUR course to be covered. The insurance covers only clinical experiences which are part of scheduled classes. The insurance will no longer be in effect if the student withdraws from school or graduates. Students who audit courses are not covered. Students need to remember their insurance coverage is contingent upon the student working within the scope of the practicum agreement. Activities the student may be asked to do (or want to do) that are not within the scope of the practicum agreement could jeopardize insurance coverage. Activities for pay are never covered by the University's insurance.