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XIV. Physics Department Informal Complaint Resolution Process

There are many avenues available to students who have concerns about the Graduate Program and/or their experience as a graduate student. Students are actively encouraged to make suggestions and give feedback about the program. Different students will feel comfortable addressing their concerns in different ways. We seek to provide a variety of options to resolve issues. One option is to discuss one's concerns with one's faculty advisor. In addition, the Graduate Committee gives prompt attention to all graduate student concerns. Students can discuss issues with individual Graduate Committee members and/or address the Graduate Committee at one of their meetings. Graduate students can request to be added to the Graduate Committee Agenda by contacting the Graduate Program Advisor. The Graduate Committee also hosts informal graduate student gatherings to listen to the concerns and suggestions of graduate students. Another option is to discuss concerns with the Department Chair or SCIPP Director. Anonymous feedback about the program can be sent via campus mail to the Graduate Program Advisor. Sensitive issues are treated confidentially and every effort is made to resolve issues promptly and fairly. Students wishing assistance from outside of the department are encouraged to contact the Ombudsman's Office or the Graduate Division.