STUDENT CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS & ATHLETICS

In the event that the complaint cannot be resolved by the DOS and complainant, the complainant may request a hearing before a Student Grievance Committee. Such request must be in writing to the DOS and must be made within three working days following the meeting between the DOS and complainant.

Student Grievance Committee

The Student Grievance Committee shall be composed of three (3) staff, faculty or administration members from within the institution to be appointed by the DOS. One individual shall be designated as the chairman who will be responsible for the organization of the committee and reporting to the DOS.

The Student Grievance Committee will:

Set a date for a meeting with the complainant within seven working days from the date of receipt of request.

Inform complainant at least three working days before the hearing of the date, time, and place of the intended hearing.

Within three (3) working days following the hearing before the Student Grievance Committee, the outcome will be communicated to the complainant and a record will be kept by the Institute.

Complainant will be notified in writing of procedures and right to appeal to the President.

If a student does not feel that the school has adequately addressed a complaint or concern, the student may consider contacting the Accrediting Commission. All complaints reviewed by the Commission must be in written form and should grant permission for the Commission to forward a copy of the complaint to the school for a response. This can be accomplished by filing the ACCSC Complaint Form. The complainant(s) will be kept informed as to the status of the complaint as well as the final resolution by the Commission. Please direct all inquiries to:

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 247-4212 www.accsc.org

A copy of the ACCSC Complaint Form is available at the school and may be obtained online at www.accsc.org.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

All NMI students belong to the student government which aims to foster self-government among its members and promote activities for NMI students. The NMI Student Government Officers include President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Each cohort also elects two student representatives who organizes activities and serves jointly as general assembly for the Student Government Association.

PROPELLER CLUB-STUDENT CHAPTER

The NMI Propeller Club is chartered by the Narragansett Propeller Club and is intended to introduce students to the nature of the industry. Sailing