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grievance. The time for responding can be extended for good reason by the
Provost or his or her designee, who shall do so in writing. The substance of the
grievance shall not be disclosed to the Provost or designee at the time a request
for an extension of time is made. Ordinarily, the extension period shall not
exceed five working days.
Step Three
If the grievance remains unresolved after the designated time period, or the
faculty member is not satisfied with the decision of the Step Two administrator,
the faculty member may file a written appeal to the next higher administrative
level.
The Step Three administrator shall respond within 10 working days of receipt of
the appeal unless the Provost has extended the time period in writing. The
substance of the grievance will not be disclosed to the Provost at the time the
request for an extension of time is made. Ordinarily, the extension period shall
not exceed five working days.
Step Four
If the grievance remains unresolved after the designated time period, or if the
faculty member is not satisfied with the decision of the Step Three administrator,
a further written appeal may be made to the Provost within five working days
after the completion of Step Three.
The Provost may consider the appeal or may forward the appeal to the Faculty
Grievance Committee within five working days of receipt of the appeal. The
appeal may also be forwarded to the Faculty Grievance Committee if the grievant
so requests when he or she submits an appeal to the Provost.
If the Provost considers the appeal, he or she shall respond to the grievant within a
reasonable time, not to exceed 15 working days following receipt of the appeal. If
the Faculty Grievance Panel conducts an inquiry and makes a recommendation to
the Provost, the Provost will respond to the grievant within 10 working days of
receipt of the recommendation.
Step Five
If the faculty member is not satisfied with the decision of the Provost, or a
response has not been made within the designated time, a written appeal may be
made to the president within five working days after the conclusion of Step Four.
The President shall respond by certified mail addressed to the home of the
grievant within 15 working days of receipt of the appeal. The decision of the
President is final.
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