can be reached, complainant(s) may file a formal written complaint with the Senate for review. ii. A complainant(s) filing a complaint should first consult Section IV.G.1 Complaint Policy and Procedures, and meet with the Senate Chair. The Chairperson will advise the complainant(s) about the Senate’s jurisdiction and the complaint process. iii. To initiate a formal complaint, complainant(s) must complete, sign, and submit the Complaint Form located on the Senate website, which includes the following mandatory elements.
a) Concise statement identifying the complainant(s) with contact information.
b) Concise statement identifying the respondent(s) with contact information.
c) Basis for seeking a review by the Senate.
d) Each and every specific section of the Code, policies, and/or standards that was allegedly violated. e) Supporting documentation pertinent or referred to in the complaint to substantiate the alleged code, policies, and/or standards violations. f) Summary of the complaint with a description of the issue giving rise to the complaint. g) Concise statement on how the alleged conduct of the respondent(s) violated the Code, policies, and/or standards. h) Concise statement of the negative effect that the alleged violation has had on complainant(s).
i) Reasonable outcomes that would resolve this situation.
j) Summary of efforts to resolve this complaint.
iv. The complainant(s) shall submit the completed Complaint Form and supporting documents in both electronic and hard copy forms to the Senate Office addressed to the EC. v. Complaints are not confidential. Elements of this complaint may be released as needed at the discretion of the EC. vi. The complaint will be delivered to all members of the EC at the next scheduled EC meeting. Due to potential conflicts of interest, EC members will be required to recuse themselves when issues or grievances are brought forward from their respective academic departments, or, in the case of the library senator, the library. vii. The EC has the primary responsibility to ensure and to arrange an appropriate review by applicable committees. The EC will conduct an initial review of the complaint within 10 business days during the academic year to determine:
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