The University of Northwestern Ohio complies with the disclosure requirements under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA). Below is a list of the disclosure requirements and links to pages that either contain the information or inform interested parties where to find the information.
The University of Northwestern Ohio attempts to resolve all student concerns and has both informal and formal processes for students to follow.
Students are advised to talk with their instructors if they are having concerns with a class or with a grade. If the concern is with the instructor, students should contact the Dean or Director of their college. Students may appeal (in writing) the decision made by the Dean or Director to the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost.
Dean, Colleges of Business, Occupational Professions, & Health Professions – Tim Fitzpatrick – 419-998-8416
Dean, College of Applied Technologies – Kevin Meager – 419-998-3135
Dean, College of Applied Technologies – Bob Marshal – 419-998-8891
The formal Grade Appeal Process is located in the University Catalog.
Students who have concerns that are not classroom or grade related are encouraged to discuss their concerns with the appropriate department head. If students are unsure of the appropriate department head, they may contact any office manager for guidance.
Once all possible avenues for resolution have been exhausted, University of Northwestern Ohio students who wish to file a formal complaint should follow the appropriate process for their state of residence below.
State of Residence Link to State Process
Ohio https://scr.ohio.gov/ConsumerInformation/FilingaComplaint.aspx
California https://www.dca.ca.gov/consumers/complaints/oos_students.shtml
All other states https://www.nc-sara.org/student-complaints