Faculty Justice Portal

Grievance vs. Appeal

Grievance & Mediation Committee	Hearing Committee
Grievances involving: • academic freedom • merit • teaching load • discipline • other administrative actions	Appeals to: • faculty termination • non-reappointment  (involving faculty allegation of violation of academic freedom or discrimination)

• within 180 calendar days
• file a written grievance
  • Grievance & Mediation Committee
  •  the person against whom the grievance is filed (“Respondent”)
  • a detailed description of the grievance
  • the facts supporting the grievance; and, pertinent documentation
  • Grievant has the burden of proof
  • result is a report to the Dean who may accept, modify or reject it
• file an appeal
  • Hearing Committee
  • result is either a recommendation to the Provost or the case is dismissed
  • Hearing Committee Grievant can appeal to the Provost within 15 calendar days of the date of the Dean’s or designee’s decision

full policy texts:

• Responsibilities and Procedures of the Faculty Grievance and Mediation Committee and the Faculty Hearing Committee
  
  
• Towson University Policy on Appointment Rank and Tenure of Faculty
  
  
• AAUP Recommended Institutional Regulations on Academic Freedom and Tenure