1. The faculty member will submit a written request for appeal to the Provost within ten (10) calendar days of notification of the Provost's recommendation, with a copy to the he Dean, the Chair, and the Chair of the Post-Tenure Review Committee. The request shall state the grounds for an appeal and shall provide evidence in support of such grounds.
  2. The FAC shall evaluate the body of evidence as it relates to the grounds for appeal. The FAC may meet with decision makers, meet with the candidate, or consult with others as necessary in order to evaluate the grounds for appeal. The FAC shall report its findings and recommendations to the President—with a copy to the faculty member, the Chair, the Dean, the Provost, and the Chair of the Post-Tenure Review Committee— within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of the case, except in extenuating circumstances.
  3. The President shall make a decision on the appeal within fourteen (14) calendar days of receiving the findings of the FAC, except in extenuating circumstances. Possible actions by the President could include, but are not limited to:
  4. Upholding the recommendation of the lower level(s)
  5. Reversing the recommendation of the lower level(s)
  6. Reconvening the FAC to meet with appropriate decision makers and report additional findings. The FAC should meet with the faculty member prior to reporting additional findings to the President.
  7. The President shall notify the faculty member in writing of the appeal decision. All appeal decisions are final.

Responsibilities

College Dean

At a minimum, the Dean is responsible for

  • making recommendations regarding activation of the post-tenure review process
  • approving a post-tenure review development plan
  • making recommendations regarding sanctions resulting from post-tenure review

□ Chair

At a minimum, the Chair is responsible for

  • notifying the faculty member of the intent to activate the post-tenure review process
  • submitting materials for the activation of post-tenure review
  • approving a post-tenure review development plan
  • making recommendations regarding sanctions resulting from post-tenure review

Faculty Appeal Committee

The Faculty Appeals Committee is responsible for

  • ensuring appeals are reviewed only on the grounds stated in this policy
  • reviewing the appeal and the evidence submitted by the faculty member
  • submitting findings and recommendations to the President