Refer to applicable policies for additional information on eligibility, timelines and procedures.
| 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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office
- Deadline: 180 days from the most recent allegedly discriminatory act.
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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.
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University Handbook for Appointed Personnel 3.12.08 |
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| Sexual harassment |
Complaints are investigated by the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office
- Deadline: 180 days from the most recent allegedly discriminatory act.
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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.
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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
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ABOR 6-914 (also found in Classified Staff Policy 400.1) |
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