Procedure for Handling Faculty Promotion, Tenure and Non-Reappointment Grievances a. Step One The grievant must file his/her grievance, in writing, with the appropriate Xxxx, setting forth a summary of facts relied upon in making the specific claim of redressable impropriety in the promotion, tenure and/or reappointment process that serves as the basis of the grievance. Any and all grievances must be filed at Step One within thirty (30) calendar days of notice to the grievant of the academic decision grieved. Within ten (10) days following formal filing with the Xxxx, consistent with the notice provisions herein, the Xxxx or his/her designee shall provide a meeting with the grievant (and Association representative if the grievant so desires) to hear the grievance and review its procedural and substantive merit. Within ten (10) calendar days following the grievance meeting, the Xxxx or his/her designee shall provide written response to the grievant, the Vice President of Human Resources and to the Association, disposing of the grievance, either affirmatively or negatively, and with or without conditions or qualifications.
