herein.

80.2.4.2 A Grievance Hearing Committee shall consist of a Hearing Officer and three (3) impartial members who are employed by the University in units outside the department of the grievant to be appointed by the President. The Hearing Officer and members of the Committee shall investigate the grievance, accumulate and study the facts in the case, and conduct necessary hearings.

80.2.4.3.8 A copy of the Committee's report of findings and recommendations, together with a copy of the President's final decision, shall be forwarded to the University's Human Resources Office.

80.3 Operational Information

80.3.1 The Human Resources Director shall be available to render such assistance as may be necessary or requested by all parties involved in the grievance process to aid in

the prompt settlement of the grievance.

80.3.2 All formal hearings held by a Grievance Hearing Committee shall be electronically recorded to ensure that the facts presented are recallable accurately during the Committee's deliberation. Such records are maintained solely for the University's use and benefit and shall be confidential and remain the property of the University.

80.3.3 Any decision which is not appealed by the aggrieved staff employee within the time allowance given at each stage of the procedure shall be construed to indicate the alleged grievance does not warrant further consideration. However, extenuating circumstances such as a substantiated illness or accident may be grounds for waiving the stated time allowance in the interest of ensuring the staff employee an opportunity to

  • present the complaint. Of Rights Under FERPA for Postsecondary Institutions: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. All KSU students are informed of their FERPA rights each year during the fall term through an email notification sent to their official KSU email address. Each student's FERPA rights are:
  • The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access. Students should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The University