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Step Two: The Grievance Committee

The Grievance Committee has two charges. The first is to determine whether the Grievant’s complaint is a grievable issue under this policy. If the Committee determines that the issue is grievable under this Policy, then its second objective is to hear the grievance and related testimony and render a decision and recommendations on the issue(s) being grieved. Committee members are absolved of any and all personal liability or responsibility for decisions made and actions taken by the committee.

The Dean of Students, upon receipt of a Written Request for a Grievance Hearing, will immediately notify the appropriate parties involved. The Dean of Students will convene the Grievance Committee, normally be done within thirty (30) working days of receipt of the Written Request for a Grievance Hearing. Each member of the Grievance Committee must avoid participating in any matter where a conflict of interest or material bias for or against the Grievant or the Respondent(s) is present.