This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 26 / 34 2024-2025 ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook May 15, 2025 3. Grievance Appeal The complainant may only appeal the grievance determination of a Campus/Online Executive Director for the following reasons: • New evidence is available that was not available at the time of the grievance was submitted, and the said evidence may affect the outcome of the grievance determination. • The grievance determination was disproportionate to the findings. • The Campus/Online Executive Director had a conflict of interest, bias, or retaliatory behavior that affected the outcome. To appeal, the complainant must complete the University Grievance Appeal Form within ten (10) business days of receiving the determination. The link to the appeal form can be found at https://guides.rasmussen.edu/disputeresolutionpolicies The University Grievance Officer will have thirty (30) business days from receipt of the appeal to either grant or deny the appeal, or to request additional information from the complainant. The decision of the University Grievance Officer is final. A record of each grievance and grievance appeal determination, including its nature and disposition, shall be maintained for all programs by the University. P. 176 Drug-Free School and Workplace (8/22/2024) Replace the 4th paragraph with: In compliance with the law, the University will make a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free university through implementation of the preceding policy and will establish and maintain a drug-free and alcohol awareness program. https://guides.rasmussen.edu/DAAP. Upon enrollment and on an annual basis, students will receive a copy of the Rasmussen University Drug-Free Schools and Workplace policy, list of applicable sanctions under federal, state, or local laws, description of health risks, list of drug and alcohol programs that are available, and list of imposed disciplinary sanctions for students. P. 180 Places Where Preferred Name Will Appear (8/22/2024) Replace the first bullet with: • Rasmussen Classroom IT Support (IT Support System) P. 183 Student and Online User Conduct Policy (8/22/2024, 4/15/2025) Replace the last bullet in this section with: • Using social media accounts to report phishing, spam, or criminal activity. Suspicious emails and other activity should be reported to Classroom IT Support by contacting [email protected] or 833-606-1909 for assistance. P. 183 Title IX Policy (2/27/2025, 5/15/2025) Replace the Title IX and Policy Against Sexual Misconduct section in its entirety with the following: Title IX Policy Notice of Non-Discrimination Rasmussen University is committed to providing an educational and working environment free from discrimination based on sex, in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Rasmussen prohibits sexual harassment, sexual violence, and gender-based discrimination including pregnancy or related conditions in any of its educational programs or activities. This policy applies to all students, faculty, staff, and third parties within the Rasmussen community. Overview This policy outlines Rasmussen’s commitment to preventing and addressing sex discrimination and sexual misconduct under Title IX. It provides information about reporting procedures, available support, and grievance procedures to ensure a fair and transparent resolution of reported Title IX incidents.
