Common use of Initiation of Charges Clause in Contracts

Initiation of Charges. A proceeding for termination or suspension for more than thirty (30) days of a tenured faculty appointment shall be initiated by the Xxxx of the college or school in which the faculty member holds a primary appointment. In cases where the Xxxx has, or may reasonably be perceived to have, a conflict of interest, the matter shall be referred by the Xxxx to the Xxxxxxx, who will act in place of the Xxxx. Proceedings should be initiated as soon as possible following notice of the conduct giving rise to the charges. In the absence of extenuating circumstances, charges should be filed no later than sixty (60) days following such notice. Subject to the confidentiality guidelines set forth below, preliminary investigation must be undertaken by the Xxxx (or the Xxxxxxx if the Xxxx is disqualified) to verify that the charges are reasonably supported. Such investigation may include a conference between the Xxxx and the faculty member prior to the formalization of written charges. In cases involving issues of professional competence, the Xxxx may consult with the Faculty Standards Committee; in cases where the Xxxxxxx is presiding, the Xxxxxxx may consult with the Professional Standards Committee. Such consultations, if deemed necessary, should occur prior to the issuance of written charges. Following such preliminary investigation, if the Xxxx (or the Xxxxxxx in the event of the Xxxx’x disqualification) concludes that the concerns giving rise to the investigation may have merit, the Xxxx shall prepare a written statement that indicates with particularity the nature of the charges, their bases, and the supporting evidence. A copy of this statement shall be delivered to the faculty member by hand or by certified mail.

Initiation of Charges. A proceeding for termination or suspension for more than thirty (30) 30 days of a tenured faculty appointment appoint- ment shall be initiated by the Xxxx of the college College or school School in which the faculty member holds a primary appointment. In cases where the Xxxx has, or may reasonably be perceived to have, a conflict of interest, the matter shall be referred by the Xxxx to the Xxxxxxx, who will act in place of the Xxxx. Proceedings should be initiated as soon as possible following notice of the conduct giving rise to the charges. In the absence of extenuating circumstances, charges should be filed no later than sixty (60) days following such notice. Subject to the confidentiality guidelines set forth below, preliminary investigation must be undertaken by the Xxxx (or the Xxxxxxx if the Xxxx is disqualified) to verify that the charges are reasonably supported. Such investigation may include a conference confer- ence between the Xxxx and the faculty member prior to the formalization of written charges. In cases involving issues of professional competence, the Xxxx may consult with the Faculty Standards Committee; in cases where the Xxxxxxx is presiding, the Xxxxxxx may consult with the Professional Standards Faculty Affairs Committee. Such consultations, if deemed necessary, should occur prior to the issuance of written charges. Following such preliminary investigation, if the Xxxx (or the Xxxxxxx in the event of the Xxxx’x disqualification) concludes con- cludes that the concerns giving rise to the investigation may have merit, the Xxxx shall prepare a written statement that indicates with particularity the nature of the charges, their bases, and the supporting evidence. A copy of this statement shall be delivered to the faculty member by hand in hand, or by certified mail.