2001-2002 - College of Education - University of Illinois at Urbana ...
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Petitions, Appeals, and Other Actions3. Any <strong>of</strong> the parties responsible for the implement<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> this policymay consult <strong>University</strong> Legal Counsel <strong>at</strong> any time during theinformal processing <strong>of</strong> a grievance.F. Conflict <strong>of</strong> InterestA conflict <strong>of</strong> interest is a significant pr<strong>of</strong>essional or personal involvementwith the facts or the parties to a dispute. Any participant, who has aconflict <strong>of</strong> interest in a dispute under this procedure, or a concern abouta conflict on the part <strong>of</strong> another, shall report it to the Associ<strong>at</strong>e Dean whoshall take appropri<strong>at</strong>e action. If the Associ<strong>at</strong>e Dean has such a conflict,the Associ<strong>at</strong>e Dean will inform the Associ<strong>at</strong>e Dean <strong>of</strong> the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e<strong>College</strong> who will, in consult<strong>at</strong>ion with the dean <strong>of</strong> the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>, decide how to address the situ<strong>at</strong>ion.G. Timeliness and Procedural ChangesAll procedures prescribed in this document should be conductedexpeditiously. The Associ<strong>at</strong>e Dean for good cause may extend any <strong>of</strong> thetime periods and may make other reasonable alter<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> theseprocedures, provided th<strong>at</strong> the alter<strong>at</strong>ion does not impair the ability <strong>of</strong> agrievant to pursue a grievance or the respondent(s) named in thegrievance to defend him/herself. Any alter<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> these proceduresmust be communic<strong>at</strong>ed to all pertinent parties.H. Withdrawal <strong>of</strong> a GrievanceThe grievant may submit a written request to withdraw the grievance <strong>at</strong>any time. The Associ<strong>at</strong>e Dean shall decide whether to approve therequest. A request to withdraw shall be approved only if both parties tothe action agree to termin<strong>at</strong>e the proceedings. If the withdrawal requestis approved, the Associ<strong>at</strong>e Dean shall notify the primary involved partiesand the files shall be destroyed. If the withdrawal request is denied, thegrievance shall continue to be processed to a conclusion according to theabove procedures.I. Termin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> EmploymentThe termin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> employment <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> the primaryinvolved individuals in a grievance, by resign<strong>at</strong>ion or otherwise, afteriniti<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> procedures under this policy shall not necessarily termin<strong>at</strong>ethese proceedings.72
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