The appeal shall be made in writing within five (5) working days after receiving the answer, or if no answer is received, within five (5) working days after expiration of the supervisor's time allowance as stated in Stage I.

The decision of the Dean shall be given in writing to the aggrieved person within five (5) working days after receipt of the appeal.

Copies of the appeal and decision shall be forwarded to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and to all concerned parties.

If the aggrieved person or any of the other parties to the dispute are not satisfied with the decision of the Dean, or if the decision is not received within the time allowance outlined in Stage II, the aggrieved person or other party may appeal in writing to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.

The Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs shall investigate the appeal and render a decision in writing, with a copy to the aggrieved person, within five (5) working days after receipt of the appeal.

A copy of the decision of the Provost/Vice President shall be forwarded to the President and all concerned parties.

If the aggrieved person or any of the other parties to the dispute are not satisfied with the decision of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, or if the decision is not received within the time allowance outlined in Stage III, the aggrieved person or other party may appeal in writing to the President to establish a Grievance Hearing Panel in accordance with the procedures outlined below under Grievance Hearing Panels.

In asking Faculty to serve on Grievance Hearing Panels, the University accepts all responsibility, and absolves Faculty members from any legal liability which might result from the disposition of the case under consideration.

The Grievance Hearing Panel, if established, shall investigate the appeal and render a decision in writing, with a copy to all of the parties, within ten (10) working days after the panel is appointed. (See guidelines for Grievance Hearing Panel).

A copy of the decision of the Grievance Hearing Panel shall be forwarded to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and to the President. Only the President may overturn a decision made by the Hearing Panel, upon appeal by one of the parties to the dispute. (See guidelines for grievance hearing)

a. If the aggrieved person or any of the other parties to the dispute is not satisfied with the decision of the Grievance Hearing Panel or if the decision is not received within