CCU complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (the Buckley Amendment) which is designed to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 provides that information from student records will not be identified by nor conveyed to unauthorized parties. Exceptions are made for CCU officials, teachers, authorized federal agencies, and in connection with the application for or receipt of financial aid. No other parties may obtain information unless you have provided CCU with written consent. Students have access to their information on demand. Students 18 years of age and older must sign a consent form in order for parents to obtain academic or financial information. The appropriate Release of Information forms are available from the Admissions Office and online.
Student Grievance Procedures
Calvary Chapel University (CCU) acknowledges that in any college community there is the possibility of conflict and student dissatisfaction. CCU wishes to provide educational instruction and services of the highest quality to its students, and facilitate equity and harmony in the application of policies and procedures. When a student has a complaint or grievance, CCU has developed procedures to resolve the matter.
A grievance is a complaint arising out of any alleged unauthorized or unjustified act or decision by a member of the university community that in any way adversely affects the status, rights, or privileges of any student.
Formal Grievance Process
Calvary Chapel University evaluates formal grievances in light of Scripture and will work to bring peace and equity to the University community. When a student submits a formal grievance, the process is as follows:
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The Registrar reviews the grievance as submitted through the online Grievance Form and responds in writing within 15 days with suggested resolution to address the complaint;
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If the student is not in agreement with the resolution provided, the student may write a letter of appeal to the Board of Governors for additional review;
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The appeal of the formal grievance resolution will be escalated to the Board of Governors for additional review;
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The Board of Governors will provide a final decision and resolution, which will be documented in the student’s record. The resolution will be communicated to the student in writing.
A student may seek redress within 30 days of the alleged grievance. The burden of proof rests with the individual making the complaint. The grievance procedure is listed in the CCU Student Handbook and is available on the website.
Outside Assistance
Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at::
Address: 1747 North Market Blvd, Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834
P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Web site Address: www.bppe.ca.gov
Telephone and Fax #’s: (888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897
(916) 574-8900 or by fax (916) 263-1897
A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau’s internet Web site www.bppe.ca.gov.
Should a student need further assistance or clarification regarding a complaint, or should they need to inform the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), they may contact TRACS at: TRACS 15935 Forest Road; Forest, VA 24551 (Tel): (434) 525-9539; www.tracs.org. CCU ensures students that all staff and faculty members will fully cooperate with TRACS in the event of any complaint proceedings.