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    Dispute Resolution Options - Faculty

    Refer to applicable policies for additional information on eligibility, timelines and procedures.

    Type of issue:




    Faculty

    Issue Reporting Process Applicable Policy
    Annual performance review (Tenured faculty) Appeal of overall satisfactory rating:

    Appeal is made in writing to the administrative head of the next level.

    • Deadline: 30 days from reciept of performance review.
    Appeal must state:
    • The points of disagreement
    • Specific findings to be reviewed
    • Facts in support of the request
    • Corrective action sought

    The administrative review of the appeal shall be completed within 30 days of receipt of the request.

    Appeal of overall unsatisfactory rating:

    An enhanced review of performance (as defined by department protocols for such reviews) will occur unless the faculty member chooses to proceed directly with a Performance Improvement Plan.

    • Within 45 days of the rating or completion of enhanced review which upholds unsatisfactory rating, a Performance Improvement Plan will be developed by the faculty member, the unit head, and the unit peer committee, with approval of the dean.
    Overall Satisfactory with a single area of deficiency in either teaching, research, or service:
    • A faculty development plan is developed to address deficiency
    • May appeal faculty development plan finding of unsatisfactory improvement to next administrative level
    		 University Handbook for Appointed Personnel 3.10.06(A)


    University Handbook for Appointed Personnel 3.10.06(B)












    University Handbook for Appointed Personnel 3.10.04(A)
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    Annual performance review (Non-tenured faculty) Appeal in writing to the administrative head of the next level
    • Deadline: 30 days from receipt of performance review.

    Appeal must state:

    • The points of disagreement
    • Specific findings to be reviewed
    • Facts in support of the request
    • Corrective action sought
    		 University Handbook for Appointed Personnel 3.10.06(A)
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    Contract nonrenewal or denial of promotion (Tenure-eligible faculty) Provost’s decision not to renew contract may be appealed in writing to the President
    • Deadline: 30 days after notice.
    • President’s decision is final.
    		 University Handbook for Appointed Personnel 3.12.08
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    Contract nonrenewal (Non-tenure eligible faculty) Decision may be appealed in writing to the Dean of the college or, in single department colleges, to the Provost.
    • Deadline: 15 days from receiving the decision.
    • The decision of the Dean or Provost is final.
    		 University Handbook Appointed Personnel 3.13.06
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    Dismissal or suspension (Tenured and non-tenured faculty) Recommendation for suspension or dismissal are sent to the President:

    Faculty may appeal the recommendation to the President.

    • Deadline: 10 days after date recommendation has been sent to President.
    • President refers appeal to Committee on Conciliation who attempts to reach a resolution. If conciliation fails, the President shall provide the faculty member a written notice of dismissal or suspension: CAFT will begin the process of a formal hearing.
    Notice of suspension or dismissal:

    Appeal filed with president and chair of Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure with detailed statement of position and copy of notice of dismissal or suspension.

    • Deadline: 10 days after receipt of notice.
    		 ABOR-PM 6-201(J)(1) or ABOR-PM 6-201(J)(2) and ABOR-PM 6-201(L)(3)
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    Grievances and complaints by or against appointed personnel of the University that are not provided for in Chapters 3, 4 and 5 of the University Handbook for Appointed Personnel (UHAP). Those chapters cover appeals for issues such as performance evaluation, appointment, nonrenewal, promotion, continuing status, and tenure. Grievance or complaint filed with the immediate administrative head of the individual about whom the grievance or complaint is made.
    • Deadline:
      • 30 days for compensation issues.
      • 90 days for all other issues.
    The immediate administrator's decision may be appealed to the next.
    • Deadline: 10 days from receipt
    • Decision at next administrative level is not subject to further administrative review.

    If a grievance or complaint is not resolved through administrative review, a petition may first be filed with the Committee on Conciliation. If conciliation is not possible, then a petition for hearing may subsequently be filed with the Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure (CAFT).

    • CAFT hearing panel issues a recommendation to President.
    • President's decision is final.
    		 University Handbook for Appointed Personnel 6.02 (If not resolved at the administrative level covered in 6.02 and 6.03, see University Handbook for Appointed Personnel 6.04 which provides for a CAFT hearing.)
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    Discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, gender identity, or sexual orientation Complaints are investigated by the Office of Institutional Equity
    • Deadline: 180 days from the most recent allegedly discriminatory act.
    		 Interim Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
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    Promotion denial (Tenured or tenure eligible faculty) Provost’s decision may be appealed in writing to the President.
    • Deadline: 30 days after notice.
    • President’s decision is final.
    		 University Handbook for Appointed Personnel 3.12.08
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    Sexual harassment Complaints are investigated by the Office of Institutional Equity
    • Deadline: 180 days from the most recent allegedly discriminatory act.
    		 Sexual Harassment Policy (also found in University Handbook for Appointed Personnel 2.16)
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    Tenure denial (Tenure-eligible faculty) Provost’s decision may be appealed in writing to the President.
    • Deadline: 30 days after notice.
    • President’s decision is final.
    		 University Handbook for Appointed Personnel 3.12.08
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    Whistleblower complaint (An appeal of an adverse personnel action which an employee believes is based on their prior disclosure of alleged wrongful conduct.) Appeal is submitted to and investigated by a university officer designated in the policy such as president, provost, vice-provost, vice-president, dean, or non-academic department director.
    • Deadline: 30 days after becoming aware of the adverse personnel action.
    • University officer issues decision within 45 days which is then implemented by the immediate supervisor within 10 days.
    • Employee may request a hearing within 15 days of receipt of University officer’s decision
    		 ABOR 6-914 (also found in Classified Staff Policy 400.1)
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    A member of the faculty who is terminated or released from an administrative position is not entitled to a hearing before the Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure or any other faculty committee. (University Handbook for Appointed Personnel 3.11.07)
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