clerical, the amendment process must proceed as specified in paragraphs b-d above. f. All amendments are subject to final approval by the BOT. G. External Senate Procedures for the Protection of Faculty Rights and Responsibilities 1. Complaint Policy and Procedures a. Obligations The university recognizes the right of faculty to express differences of opinion and to see fair and timely resolutions of complaints. It is the policy of the university that such complaints shall first be attempted to be settled informally and that all persons have the obligation to participate in good faith in the informal complaint process before resorting to form procedures. The university encourages open communication and resolution of such matters through the informal processes described herein. The university will not tolerate reprisals, retribution, harassment or discrimination against any person because of participation in this process. This section establishes an internal process to provide university faculty a prompt and efficient review and resolution of complaints. All university administrators shall be attentive to and counsel with faculty concerning disputes arising in areas over which the administrators have supervisory or other responsibilities, and shall to the best of their ability contribute to timely resolution of any dispute brought to them. b. Definitions i. Complainant(s): An individual or group representative making the complaint. ii. Respondent(s): An individual or entity against whom the complaint is being made. A respondent could be an academic department, a member of the faculty, staff, an administrative unit, or a member of the administration. iii. Complaint: An allegation made by the complaint(s) that the respondent(s) has violated the Code or policies under the Senate purview. c. Scope i. Jurisdiction: The purpose of the complaint policy and procedure is to provide a means by which (a) complainant(s) may pursue a complaint against a
respondent(s) for alleged violations of the Code and policies that fall under the Senate purview. A complainant may file a complaint that asserts a violation of the following Code, policies and/or standards: a) Code b) Bylaws c) Curriculum Policy and Procedures (CWUP 5-50 and CWUR 2-50) d) Academic Policies, Standards and Organizational Structures (CWUP 5-90 and CWUR 2-90) e) Evaluation and Assessment f) General Education (CWUP 5-100) g) Budget and Planning h) Professional Ethics (Faculty Code Appendix A) i) Scholarly Misconduct
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