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IECC is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment for all students. If you experience or witness an incident, concern, or behavior that you believe should be reported, this page explains how to do so and what to expect from the process. Reports may involve academic concerns, student conduct, discrimination or harassment, safety issues, or other matters affecting the campus community. Submitting a report helps IECC address concerns appropriately and maintain a positive educational environment.
While some issues may be severe, others can be addressed informally by contacting the student, faculty, staff, or administrator immediately responsible, and you're free to do so. If this step is not appropriate or does not resolve your concern, please follow the applicable process below for resolution.
How to Report a Concern or Complaint
The Student Code of Conduct defines the standards of behavior expected of students both inside and outside the classroom.
File a report when you observe or learn of conduct that may require disciplinary review and possible sanctions. This may include but is not limited to:
- Disruptive conduct
- Academic dishonesty
- Hazing
- Harassment
- Alcohol or drugs
- Theft
- Violation of policy
- Misuse of IECC resources
Do not use this report for sex-based discrimination or harassment. (See Sex-Based Misconduct for reporting.)
The Dean of Students receives the Student Code of Conduct Report Form, reviews, and makes a determination on how to proceed.
Learn more and find the report here.
This process addresses concerns related to sex-based discrimination and misconduct, including those covered under Title IX. It is governed by federal civil rights laws and includes specific procedures for reporting, investigation, and resolution.
File a report when you experience or witness a sex-based misconduct concern. Sex-based misconduct refers to:
- Sexual- or gender-based discrimination or harassment
- Sexual violence
- Domestic violence
- Dating violence
- Stalking
The Title IX Coordinator receives Sex Based Misconduct/Title IX Complaint Forms for evaluation and determination of the next steps. Formal complaints may lead to an investigation and disciplinary actions. Supportive measures are available without filing a formal complaint by contacting the Title IX Coordinator.
Learn more and find the report here.
This process addresses complaints of discrimination or harassment based on legally protected categories and is governed by applicable federal and state civil rights laws.
File a report when you experience or witness a discrimination concern. Examples of discrimination concerns may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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A student alleges they were denied admission to a program, course, or clinical placement because of their race, national origin, age, or other protected category..
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A student alleges they were subjected to repeated derogatory remarks in class based on their religion or ethnicity.
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A student alleges they were excluded from participation in a college-sponsored activity or organization because of a protected status.
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An individual alleges they experienced a hostile environment on campus based on a legally protected category.
The Compliance Coordinator will coordinate with the Civil Rights Investigator to examine alleged conduct violations promptly and fairly. A formal investigation will include interviews with all involved parties and witnesses. At the conclusion of the investigation, findings, including remedies and sanctions, will be released in a final report.
Learn more here.
IECC's Violence Prevention Plan includes a means to report concerning, non-emergency behavior that may pose a risk to the college community or indicate a threat. Do not use this form if there is an immediate danger that requires emergency services - call 911. This reporting option is proactive and safety-focused, aimed at early identification of concerning behaviors and connecting with support/intervention teams, rather than disciplinary adjudication or Title IX investigation.
File a report when you observe behaviors that raise a concern, but not to the level where there is an immediate danger requiring emergency services. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Threatening language
- Unusual or concerning patterns of behavior
This is a pre-disciplinary, preventative tool that must be submitted to the Dean of Students and is used to alert the Threat Assessment and Behavioral Intervention Team (TABIT) that a risk-evaluation is requested.
Learn more and find the report here.
If a student believes a faculty member improperly assigned a semester grade due to at least one of the following criteria, the student may appeal the grade
File a Grade Appeal to prove one or more of the following has occurred:
- A mathematical or clerical error results in the assignment of an incorrect grade;
- The assignment of the grade was based on factors other than academic performance in the course;
- The assigned grade was based on an unreasonable departure from the instructor’s previously announced standards;
- The assignment of a grade was based on different standards than those applied to other students in the course; or
- Instructor syllabus violates IECC policy which has a direct impact on the student grade.
Learn more and find the Grade Appeal Form here.
Student complaints and concerns that are not governed by other IECC policies and procedures (such as those identified on this page) shall follow the general Student Complaint process.
As a first step, students are highly encouraged to resolve complaints immediately and informally by addressing the concern with the appropriate faculty or staff member. A formal written complaint may be lodged and will be addressed by a Dean or the Director of Academic Advising (based on the nature of the complaint). If a matter is not resolved, it may be advanced to the appropriate Vice Chancellor and then to the Chancellor.
There are timelines and various other important key points in the process.
Learn more and find the complaint form here.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA provides students with specific rights regarding access to their records, the ability to request corrections to inaccurate information, and control over the disclosure of personally identifiable information maintained by IECC.
Students are encouraged to review the College’s FERPA webpage for detailed information about their rights, procedures for requesting records, directory information policies, and authorization forms.
Learn more and find related forms here.
Students are advised to promptly report any accident, injury, property loss, damage, or theft occurring on IECC property to the President’s Administrative Assistant at the applicable campus. Reports should be made as soon as possible after the incident and include all relevant details. Timely reporting helps ensure appropriate response, documentation, and follow-up.
Contact the Administrative Assistants to the Presidents to file a report:
FCC
Tara Farleigh
Email: farleight@iecc.edu
Phone: 618-847-9102 Ext: 4002
LTC
Jackie Shamhart
Email: shamhartj@iecc.edu
Phone: 618-546-2267 Ext: 1165
OCC
Lynne Welker
Email: welkerl@iecc.edu
Phone: 618-393-3303 Ext: 2003
WVC
Katie Hinderliter
Email: hinderliterk@iecc.edu
Phone: 618-263-5537 Ext: 3378