Complaints arising from a program’s community of interest should first be referred to the respective department chair. The department chair will issue the program response within one week of receipt of the complaint. If the issue is not resolved or recurs, the complaint may be referred to the Senior Vice President for Academic Administration for further consideration and action. A response will be issued in writing within one week. A final appeal may be made to the President of the College. His/her decision is final. Complaints against specific graduate programs may be referred to the appropriate accrediting body after all internal mechanisms for resolution have been exhausted.