V. Grievance Committee

Section 1. Organization

  1. The Assembly Grievance Committee shall consist of seven (7) members including two (2) tenured teaching faculty members with representation from each School, one (1) administrative faculty member, two (2) classified staff, and two (2) students appointed by the recognized student government. The University President, Provost, and School Deans shall not be eligible for membership. The committee shall elect its own chair.
  2. The members of the Grievance Committee do not represent constituencies, but are to act in the best interests and for the welfare of the entire community at Eastern Oregon University.
  3. Non-student members shall be elected by their respective constituencies and shall serve two-year terms. Students shall be appointed to one-year terms by the recognized student government. Interim vacancies shall be filled by special elections.

Section 2. Duties and Responsibilities

  1. The Committee shall serve as a grievance and appeals committee for any member of the campus community who petitions the Grievance Committee. Petitioners must have already made a good-faith effort to resolve their grievance at a lower level.
  2. The Committee shall recommend to the Assembly all grievance and appeals procedures.

 

[Responsible for Accuracy: Assembly Secretary - Last Verified: 6/2005]