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/Institutions/Cumberland-University/json/2022-2023/University-Policy.json

Policy > Athletics Handbook > Coaches > Athletic Regulations > Grievance Procedure for Student-Athletes

Grievance Procedure for Student-Athletes

If concerns regarding an athlete's participation in a University sport are of a general nature, the student-athlete should bring them to the attention of his/her coach.

If concerns involve an athletically-related financial aid award, the student-athlete should contact the Financial Aid Office.

If a student-athlete believes that he or she is a victim of gender discrimination in a sport activity, the issue should be discussed with his or her head coach. If the issue is not solved after the initial meeting with a Head Coach, the student-athlete should schedule a meeting with the Director of Athletics and Assistant Athletic Director. Any resolution agreed upon at this level shall be final. Reports of gender discrimination will be communicated to the Title IX designated official.

If a student-athlete encounters any other specific problems or disputes as part of his/her participation in intercollegiate athletics, he/she may:

1. Discuss the issue with his/her head coach

2. If the issue is not resolved, the student-athlete may discuss the issue with the Director of Athletics

3. If the issue is still not resolved, the student-athlete may contact the Faculty Athletics Representative, who will convene the Athletic Committee.

Academic concerns should be addressed through the procedures set forth in the University's Student Handbook, though nothing herein is intended to dissuade a student-athlete from seeking advice and guidance from any member of the Athletic Department.