Denver Seminary

2024-2025 Student Handbook 55 2. The Dean of Students will review the submitted material as quickly as is reasonably possible and may choose to address the matter personally, convene a hearing panel, or initiate the Remediation and Formation process. 3. Depending on the severity and seriousness of the grievance, the Dean of Students will notify the responding party that a grievance has been filed against them. Before proceeding with this step, however, significant consideration is given to the safety, security, and comfort level of the reporting party. If it is determined that safety or security could be compromised, or if the reporting party has reservations, alternative steps will be explored to inform the responding party of the grievance. 4. If it is determined that additional information is needed, an investigation will be launched wherein all appropriate parties will be interviewed and testimonials considered. 5. After concluding the investigation and considering all available information, an outcome will be rendered, and the student(s) will be notified. 6. Students who wish to appeal the decision rendered by the Dean of Students may do so by submitting a petition to the Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment Management within three (3) business days of receiving the rendered outcome. In the appeal the student must articulate the reason(s) why he/she believes the matter should be readdressed based upon the following criteria: i. Substantive errors in due process ii. Presentation of new evidence/information that was not in the original submission 7. The Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment Management or an appointed committee will review the appeal as quickly as is reasonably possible and make a final ruling on the matter, and the student will be notified accordingly within the next 1-3 business days. Student Remediation and Formation In all matters of student development and correction, Denver Seminary seeks to be redemptive and restorative. As such, if concerns arise related to a student's Fitness for Ministry or Professional Disposition, the Seminary may require the student to enter the Remediation and Formation Process. Remediation is designed to be formational and educational, as the student is guided through action steps whereby areas of concern are addressed strategically and purposefully. Members of the faculty and staff, as well as mentors, board members, and other individuals within the Seminary community with evaluative responsibilities who are concerned about or have reason to question a student's fitness for ministry or professional disposition, may at any time submit their concern to the Dean of Students. The Dean of Students will then make a determination regarding further action, including deciding whether the matter is more appropriate for the Academic Dean. If remediation is the most suitable action, the Dean of Students will forward the matter to the Remediation and Formation Committee (RFC). The Dean of Students may also determine that no action is required, that further dialogue with the student or referring party is necessary, or that the matter should be escalated directly to a Student Conduct Committee (SCC) for disciplinary review. Please note that all matters related to discrimination based on protected classes such as race, gender, disability and specifically issues of sexual discrimination or sexual misconduct will automatically be forwarded to the Seminary's Title IX Team. For more information on the process, please see the Title IX— Harassment Free Workplace and Campus policy. * Information about how the seminary defines Fitness for Ministry and Professional Disposition can be found in the Foundational Commitments section of this Handbook.

• Cover