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The time limits included in this procedure have been established to facilitate a speedy resolution while providing sufficient time to prepare and present information. However, because scheduling constraints and/or holidays may impact the time limits, the University, in its sole discretion, may extend particular time limits upon request in advance of the deadline. If the University has not approved an extension of a particular time limit ahead of the deadline and an employee does not observe the time limit for that step, the dispute will be considered to have been dropped, which resolution, if any determined by that time, will be final.