It is MHGS’s purpose to provide an effective way for students to bring problems concerning their well being at the school to the attention of those within MHGS leadership entrusted with the care and stewardship of the community. Therefore, a formal grievance procedure has been established for the benefit and use of the MHGS student body.

When a student believes a situation has occurred that is unjust, inequitable, or otherwise harmful, she/he is encouraged to discuss the condition or treatment with the person who caused such offense.

Misunderstandings and conflicts can arise in any institution and should be resolved before serious problems develop. Most incidents resolve themselves naturally; however, should a situation persist that the student believes is detrimental to herself/himself or the institution, the student should follow the procedure described here for bringing the complaint to the attention of those entrusted with the leadership and care of the MHGS Community.

a. Discussion of the problem with the Field Abbot / Director of Organizational Development, the Registrar, or a trusted professor. If the student does not believe a discussion with one of the above is appropriate, the student should proceed directly to Step b.
 
b. If the problem is not resolved after discussion with the Field Abbot / Director of Organizational Development, the Registrar, or a trusted professor or if the student thinks a discussion with the above would be inappropriate, the student is then encouraged to request a meeting with the Human Resources Director.

c. In the event the Human Resources Director is the subject of the grievance, the Chief Operating Officer should be notified.

d. If the student is not satisfied with the decision and wishes to pursue the matter further, she/he may prepare a written summary of the concerns and request that the Executive Leadership Team of MHGS address the situation.