Consideration by Hearing Committee. The committee shall reach its decision in conference, on the basis of the hearing. Before doing so, it shall give opportunity to the faculty member or his/her counsel and the representative designated by the President to argue orally before it. If written briefs would be helpful, the committee may request them. The committee may proceed to decision promptly, without having the record of the hearing transcribed, when it feels that a just decision may properly be withheld until consideration has been given to the case by the governing body of the institution. The President and the faculty member shall be notified of the decision in writing and shall be given a copy of the record of the hearing. Any release to the public shall be made through the President’s office.
Consideration by Hearing Committee. The committee shall reach its decision in conference by majority vote on the basis of the hearing. The committee will inform both parties of the numerical result of the vote in writing. It will also communicate in writing to both parties the majority opinion and, when appropriate, the minority opinion, if the minority so desires. If no mutually acceptable solution is reached, either party (the Association or the College) may appeal to arbitration and, in so doing, must give the other party written notice of such intention within twenty (20) calendar days after the previous step decision; otherwise, the appeal shall be deemed waived. In the event that an appeal is submitted to arbitration, upon receiving notice of intent to arbitrate, the parties will each appoint one (1) member of the Arbitration Panel within five (5) calendar days. The two (2) appointees will select a third (3rd) member who shall serve as chairperson. In the event that the parties are unable to mutually agree upon an arbitrator, either party may request the American Arbitration Association to provide a panel of qualified arbitrators, one (1) of whom will be selected by the parties.
Consideration by Hearing Committee. The committee shall reach its decision in conference on the basis of the evidence presented within 30 calendar days of the close of the hearing. Before doing so, it shall give opportunity to the faculty member or their counsel and the Vice President of Instruction and Learning or their representative to argue orally before the committee. If written briefs are desired, the committee may request them. The committee shall make explicit all findings with respect to each of the grounds for dismissal presented, and a reasoned opinion shall be rendered. The President and the faculty member shall be provided the full report of the hearing committee and notified of the decision in writing.
