Hood College

Higher Education Policy on Student Concerns About Athletic Programs and Activities
Maryland state law requires institutions of higher education that sponsor an athletic program or administer athletic activities to implement a written policy for receiving and addressing student concerns about the institution’s athletic programs and activities.  Students may share their concerns online as follows:
·         To Director of Human Resources Christine Traini and Dean of Students Demetrius Johnson, Ph.D via email:  traini@hood.edu or deanofstudents@hood.edu.
·         If reporting person desires anonymity, the complaint may be submitted to the ombudsperson:  Ombudsperson | Hood College
This complaint process will be treated confidentially to the greatest extent possible with a promise to promptly investigate and provide an informed responsive action.
Concerns that may be reported under this policy include, but are not limited to, the following: 
·         Unsafe coaching or playing environment in the athletics department and/or athletic activities, including team practices;
·         Improper treatment of injuries;
·         Bullying and/or hazing activity by coaching staff and/or students;
·         Discrimination and/or harassment;
·         Violations of other college policies during the course of athletic activities, including, but not limited to the College’s Policy on Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs;
·         Inadequate or improperly maintained equipment;
·         Unsafe transportation.
Complaints related to sexual misconduct within the scope of athletic programs should instead be reported to titleix@hood.edu.  Hood College Policy on Title IX Sexual Misconduct can be found here.
Complaints that are bias-related, should be reported using this report:  Bias-Related Incident Report | Hood College