Formal Appeal to the President. Should the grievance not be settled in Step 2, the grievant may, within ten (10) class days, appeal in writing to the President of the University. The written appeal will be accompanied by: (a) the original written statement by the grievant, and
Formal Appeal to the President. Should the grievance not be settled in Step 2, the grievant may, within ten (10) class days, appeal in writing to the President of the University. The written appeal will be accompanied by:
(a) the original written statement by the grievant, and (b) all written communication exchanged between parties during Steps 1 and 2 above. The President will advise the grievant in writing of his/her decision within ten (10) class days of receipt of the appeal. For the faculty member grieving his/her merit salary increment range, the President’s decision shall be final and binding. For the faculty member grieving his or her performance appraisal, the President’s decision shall be final and binding, unless the grievant proceeds to Step 4 of this Grievance Procedure with the approval of PSU/KNEA.