Appeals on Grounds of Unlawful Discrimination

.176        A Faculty member who alleges that an adverse decision resulted from unlawful discrimination, 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.

.177        Informal Resolution. If the Provost, after appropriate consultation, determines that a decision may have been influenced by considerations that constitute unlawful discrimination, he or she shall meet with the parties involved and attempt to resolve the matter informally.

.178        Equal Opportunity Officer.  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, or if the Faculty member chooses to end the informal resolution process with the Provost, the Faculty member may bring the matter to the Equal Opportunity Officer according to procedures applicable to that office (Personnel Manual).

.179       The Equal Opportunity Officer may attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

.180        If the matter is not resolved informally, the Equal Opportunity Officer shall determine, according to procedures applicable to that office, whether there is reason to believe that there has been unlawful discrimination, and so report to the Provost.

.181        After receiving the report of the Equal Opportunity Officer, 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.