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3. Final decision/recommendations will be shared with a. uphold the SGC recommendation(s);
the concerned Department Head/Dean by the Provost.
b. averse the recommendation(s);
4. Final decision/recommendations will be shared with
the grievant by the Head of the Student Support c. refer the case back to the Student Grievance Committee
Office. for reconsideration de novo; or
5. Any appeal concerning this report must be forwarded d. uphold the recommendations of the SGC, with whatever
by the Head of Student Support Office to the Chancellor modification deemed reasonable.
in writing within 5 working days of the grievant’s The Chancellor’s decision shall be conveyed to the Grievant
receipt of the final decision/recommendations. and the concerned Department Head/Dean by the Head
6. The Chancellor will make a final decision within five of Student Support Office or the designee and filed by the
working days of receiving the appeal or, in cases Head of Student Support Office.
where due process has been shown not to have been
followed, direct that the SGC hear the case de novo. Housing and Residence Life
Abu Dhabi University - Abu Dhabi Campus offers residence
Student Grievance Committee Rules units of different classifications, all of which are apartment/
studio type which is housed in buildings with 24/7 security
The following conditions and processes apply: and security system. Student dormitories are separated
Student Grievance Forms must be held on behalf of the regarding gender, in observance of the Gender Segregation
SGC, and made available to students on request, by the Policy of the university. These residences are strategically
Student Support Office. located within the ADU Campus, creating an atmosphere
most conducive to learning and comfort of students.
A grievance must be submitted via the Student Support
Office within two weeks of the day in which the event A Residence Life Coordinator and Security Personnel who
allegedly took place or the decision was taken. are available 24/7 to cater to students’ requests and other
needs man each dormitory. Due to health and hygiene
The Student Support Office is to place all grievances on file, purposes, pets are not allowed in the dormitories. Curfew
on behalf of the SGC, along with other pertinent grievance hours are applied to ensure student safety and promote a
documents and the determinations made by the SGC, and secure environment of campus living.
Chancellor.
Types of Units:
If an SGC member declares or discovers a conflict of
interest during proceedings, or a conflict of interest Private Room:
involving an SGC member is discovered by another SGC Single unit with individual kitchen and bath (1 person/ unit).
member during proceedings, the member involved may
pardon him/ herself from the committee or be excused by Semi-Private:
the Chair.
Single Occupancy with Shared Bath and Kitchen (2
Should a disagreement arise between a committee persons/unit).
member and the Chair as to whether or not a committee
member should be excused on the grounds of a conflict of Double-Occupancy:
interest, a resolution will be sought by a majority vote. One-bedroom unit with two beds with shared kitchen and
bath (2 persons/unit).
SGC committee members may not also serve on any
Appeals Committee appointed by the Chancellor. Double-Shared Occupancy:
Two-bedroom unit with two beds in each room
Appeals and shared kitchen and bath (4 persons/unit).
(Not Available During Covid-19 Pandemic)
• The Grievant shall have the right to appeal the SGC
report to the Chancellor through the Head of Student All units are furnished with bed/s, complete beddings,
Support Office. This appeal must be in written form bedside drawers, study desks, and cupboards, microwave
and filed within five (5) days. ovens, and refrigerators.
• The Chancellor will review the SGC report to determine Facilities and Services available:
whether the evidence and the process used to support Common kitchens
the recommendations.
Laundry room
• The Chancellor shall have the discretion to:

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