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Appeal in the case of a terminated contract must be initiated by the faculty member in writing within one month of the date of termination notice, such appeal to be addressed to the president. An ad hoc review committee shall be created at the direction of the president. The terminated faculty member shall select one member of the ad hoc committee; the Faculty Status Committee shall select a member. The president, provost, and the respective dean shall also serve on the ad hoc committee. The committee shall meet not later than one month after the terminated faculty member initiates the appeal. The ad hoc committee shall hold hearings and otherwise review the merits of the case. The verdict must be in writing and addressed to the faculty member in question. In the event the ad hoc committee verdict is contested, the aggrieved party may initiate formal grievance procedures.
Faculty Compensation and Contract Policy reviewed revised by Provost's Council, June 18, 2020
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