Section 8-B1620. FACULTY GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

1620.1Any faculty member or members who allege that there exists a breach, violation, misapplication of, or failure to act pursuant to the policies and practices of the University or other applicable policies and practices may file a grievance using the procedures set forth in §§1620 through 1624. Every attempt shall be made to settle the grievance equitably at each step.

 

1620.2In the event of extenuating circumstances, the time constraints referenced throughout this procedure may be modified .in writing by the President, Vice President for Academic Affairs, or the Faculty Senate.

 

1620.3This grievance procedure shall be utilized in the settlement of grievances excluding questions of non-reappointment except in cases when the grievant claims inadequate consideration, inaccurate information, discrimination, or violations of academic freedom.

 

1620.4Appeals of removal for cause shall not be subject to the grievance procedure.

 

1620.5Documentation which supports or refutes the grievance shall be made available to all parties concerned.

 

1620.6The grievant shall have the right to be present at each step and to be represented or accompanied by any person of the grievant's own choosing.

 

1620.7Complete records on every grievance will be maintained by the faculty governance body and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.