Appeals on Grounds of Academic Freedom

.171        A Faculty member who alleges that an adverse decision violated principles of academic freedom, shall appeal to the Provost in writing within thirty days after he or she receives notice of the adverse decision (C-12.123) or within thirty days after receiving a written statement of reasons for the decision (C-12.126). The appeal must articulate the grounds on which it is based.

.172        Informal Resolution. If the Provost, after appropriate consultation, determines that a decision may have been influenced by considerations that violate principles of academic freedom, he or she shall meet with the parties involved and attempt to resolve the matter informally.

.173        Faculty Grievance Committee.  If the matter has not been resolved within thirty days of the date that the Provost has received a written complaint from the Faculty member, the Faculty member may request a review of the matter by the Faculty Grievance Committee. Such a request shall be made within ninety days of receipt of the original adverse decision.

.174        A request for a review by the Faculty Grievance Committee should be made according to Faculty Grievance procedures (Faculty Handbook, Part III).

.175        After receiving the report of the Grievance Committee, the Provost may (1) reject the appeal; (2) if the original adverse decision was the outcome of reviews at the level of the School, refer the case for consideration by the CAP of the Academic Senate following normal procedures as provided in  Section C. Procedures for Appointments and Promotions;   (3) refer the case to the Academic Senate for further process as provided in E-5.