Exhibit A Modify Faculty Code Section IV, EC Members Complaint Process
Section IV. Faculty Senate G. External Senate Procedures for the Protection of Faculty Rights and Responsibilities 1. Complaint Policy and Procedures d. Complaint Process
i. Prior to submitting a formal complaint to the Senate, complainant(s) are strongly encouraged to make a good faith effort to discuss the complaint with the dean or member of CWU administration having direct responsibility for the area of concern. It is acknowledged that the nature of some complaints precludes such a step. If no mutually acceptable resolution of the complaint 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.
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