Definitions of a Grievance and Grievant. A. 1. A grievance under Article X is an allegation that, in the course of an evaluation which resulted in failure to award reappointment, promotion, and/or tenure: a. there occurred a material procedural violation of (i) the Academic Reappointment/Promotion Instructions and/or their appendices applicable in the year in which the grievant was evaluated, and/or (ii) Article XIV of this Agreement, and/or (iii) a University regulation or an established practice of the University related to reappointment or promotion. An established practice within the meaning of this Article is one which is not inconsistent with either a University Regulation or a provision of this Agreement. A violation is material if it has an important influence or effect upon the evaluation. A. 1 b. the evaluation was based on (i) discrimination [see Article IV – “Non Discrimination”] by an evaluator against the grievant or, (ii) enmity by an evaluator against the grievant.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
