This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 25 / 31 2022-2023 ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook November 17, 2022 B. Grievance Procedure The following grievance procedure should be followed by the complainant: 1. The complainant should first make a reasonable effort to resolve the grievance directly with the person or entity they feel caused their complaint (without placing themselves in harm). 2. If a grievance cannot be resolved by a complainant’s initial reasonable effort, or if the grievance has not been resolved to the complainant’s satisfaction, a request for further action should be made in a detailed writing to the Campus Executive Director within 10 business days of the grievance. The Campus Executive Director will initiate an investigation within 10 business days of receiving the written grievance, and will then attempt to resolve the matter and will issue a decision to the complainant. 3. If a complainant desires to further appeal a decision, a written statement must be submitted to the University Grievance Officer within 15 business days of the Campus Executive Director’s decision. A response will be given within 30 business days. A record of each grievance and academic appeal, including its nature and disposition, shall be maintained, for all programs, by the University. Complainants and students may also contact the authorities listed in the State Contact Information for Student Complaints section of this catalog. P. 182, Campus Accommodation Coordinators (11/17/2022) Delete the chart listing Campus Accommodation Coordinators in its entirety P. 182, Accommodations Policy (11/17/2022) Replace in its entirety with the following: The mission of Rasmussen University in disability services is to create an accessible university community where students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the educational experience. Rasmussen University recognizes its obligation under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and commits to the success of its students and faculty by prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability and requiring reasonable accommodations to qualified disabled students in all programs and activities. Students with disabilities do not have to self-disclose or register with the University's Assistant Dean of Students, although the University encourages them to do so. Students seeking academic accommodations or adjustments must contact the University's Assistant Dean of Students to request such services. See the listing referenced on this page. Further information regarding Accommodations can be found at https://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/disability-services/. P. 182, Accreditation and Licensing (10/14/2022) Replace the Health Information Management program paragraph and two bulleted statements with the following: The Health Information Management accreditor of Rasmussen University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The University’s accreditation for the Associate degree in Health Information Technician has been reaffirmed through 2025. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at [email protected] Replace the Medical Assisting Diploma program paragraph with the following: The Medical Assisting Diploma program at the Aurora/Naperville, Rockford, and Romeoville/Joliet campuses in Illinois; the Fort Myers, Ocala, Central Pasco and Tampa/Brandon campuses in Florida; the Green Bay campus in Wisconsin; and the Bloomington, Eagan, Hennepin/Anoka, Mankato, and St. Cloud campuses in Minnesota are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314, North Falls Church, VA 22043, 703-917-9503
