The following instances are typically not included in a grievance or complaint procedure:
- Dissatisfaction with a School Policy or Procedure or its general application on the grounds that it is generally unfair or inappropriate. In the case of such dissatisfaction, students, faculty, employees, and other stakeholders are represented on various governance committees through which their input into School Policy and Procedures is welcome.
- Purely personal conflicts with ADLER faculty or other employees
- Complaints regarding program requirements or grades except where they have been applied or determined contrary to stated policy.