By-Laws

1. The Academic Assessment Committee shall consist of six faculty members, the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Director of Institutional Research and Assessment, one member of the Library Faculty, and one student member. Each of the six schools or the library with elected senators shall select their own representatives on the committee. The faculty representative shall serve three-year staggered terms. The Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the Director of Institutional Research and Assessment will serve as ex-officio members of the committee. The student shall serve a one-year term.

   This committee shall be responsible for recommending policies and procedures to the Faculty Senate that will improve assessment of student learning in the academic programs at Indiana University Southeast. This committee shall advise and support the Director of Institutional Research and Assessment in all matters relating to assessment of student learning in the academic programs. The committee will monitor annual assessment reports submitted by the programs, review annual and cumulative evaluative summaries of the status of assessment, and recognize outstanding assessment projects. The committee will encourage faculty development related to assessment, including use of assessment techniques to improve teaching and learning in individual courses. The committee will provide advice and consultation on matters related to the funding of assessment projects. Finally, the committee will consult with the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, providing faculty input to the ongoing strategic planning process.

1. The Academic Policies Committee shall consist of two subcommittees, one subcommittee to review new course proposals and course changes, the other subcommittee to review program changes and the academic calendar. Each of the six schools and the Library faculty shall select its own representative on each of the subcommittees. The representatives shall serve two- year staggered terms. The Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and a designee from the Registrar's office serve as ex-officio members of the program subcommittee and the Director/Associate Director of Academic Advising from academic advising serves as ex-officio member of both of the subcommittees.

2. It shall be the responsibility of this committee to make recommendations to the Faculty Senate regarding the introduction of new degree programs or courses, and changes in the current degree programs or courses. Major changes in a degree program must be approved by the Academic Policies Committee and the Faculty Senate. Minor changes in a degree program must be approved by the appropriate schools and communicated to the Academic Policies Committee and the Faculty Senate. Additionally, this committee shall have responsibility for making recommendations to the Faculty Senate regarding the scheduling of classes, the academic calendar, and other appropriate matters relating to academic policies. It shall also be the responsibility of this committee to review periodically the goals of this University, degree programs, courses, and/or degree requirements. All recommendations to the Senate will require a majority vote of the members of the committee or subcommittee deliberating on an issue. The committee will consult with the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs or designee, providing faculty input to the ongoing strategic planning process.

   Major changes in a degree program must be approved by the Academic Policies Committee and the Faculty Senate. Examples of such changes would include: changing the number of credit hours required (or any other change that has this effect indirectly); changing the structure of degree requirements; and creating new options within the degree (tracks, concentrations, etc.) if those involve adding courses to the set of program offerings or creating new patterns of course requirements.

   Minor changes in a degree program must be approved by the appropriate school and communicated to APC and the Faculty Senate. Examples of such changes would be substituting one required course for another; or creating options within the existing course offerings and degree structure, especially where these are primarily intended to allow students to pursue individual interests within the structure of the major.

1. The Arts and Sciences Committee shall consist of the representatives from Arts & Letters, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences serving on the Academic Policies Committee.

2. The function of this committee shall be to insure maximum input for the schools offering Bachelor of Arts degrees on matters pertaining specifically to those degrees. It shall be the responsibility of this committee to review issues of curriculum and degree requirements that pertain only to Bachelor of Arts degrees and to make recommendations about such issues to the Academic Policies Committee and to the Faculty Senate. The committee will oversee the Individualized Major program, including review and approval of curriculum proposals. The committee will also monitor the program, report on its status and make recommendations to the Faculty Senate every two years.

1. The Adjunct Faculty Committee shall encompass and supersede the mission and goals of the Part-Time Faculty Association. This committee shall consist of one full-time faculty member and five part-time faculty members, from each of the six schools. If someone cannot be found from a particular school, a person will be chosen at large. The nominating committee of the Faculty Senate shall recommend part-time faculty for the Adjunct Faculty Committee and then the Senate shall vote on the candidates. The committee shall be chaired by the full-time faculty member, chosen by the nominating committee, and assisted by a part-time faculty member. Each member shall serve for one year, dependent upon contract renewal.

2. The Adjunct Committee of the Faculty Senate shall be responsible for the nomination of part- time faculty senators, assist in the education and orientation of part-time faculty, communicate through newsletters and e-mail, and host social events. In addition, this committee shall navigate part-time faculty concerns and questions, including salary issues and benefits. It may also handle any other matters that occur that are unique to the part-time faculty.

1. The Budgetary Affairs Committee shall consist of eight faculty members and the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs. Each of the six schools with elected senators and the Library faculty shall select its own representative on the committee. The eighth member shall be a representative selected by the IUS Part-time Faculty Association and approved by the Faculty Senate Nominating Committee. These representatives shall serve three-year staggered terms. The Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs shall serve as an ex-officio member of the committee.

2. It shall be the responsibility of this committee to gather information from various administrative offices regarding budgetary plans. It shall keep the Senate informed of budgetary matters and when appropriate shall make recommendations to the Senate concerning the allocation of state appropriations, gifts, student fees, bequests, and other sources of income. The committee will consult with the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs, providing faculty input to the ongoing strategic planning process.

1. The Faculty Affairs Committee shall consist of nine faculty members. Each of the six schools with elected senators and the Library faculty shall select its own representative on the committee. These representatives shall serve two-year staggered terms. The eighth member shall be a representative selected by the Adjunct Faculty Committee and approved by the Faculty Senate Nominating Committee. The ninth member shall be the IU Southeast representative on the UFC Faculty Affairs Committee serving ex-officio.

2. This committee shall be responsible for recommending to the Senate policies and procedures dealing with faculty promotion, tenure, dismissal, salaries, sabbatical leaves, course loads, academic freedom, faculty conduct, and other appropriate matters relating to faculty affairs.

1. The Gender Studies Advisory Committee shall consist of at least four members representing various academic units, one member representing the professional staff and the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Members shall serve two-year staggered terms. The Coordinator of Gender Studies and the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs shall serve as ex-officio members of the committee.

2. It shall be the responsibility of this committee to oversee program development and curriculum matters pertaining to Gender Studies and to recommend a coordinator of Gender Studies to the Chancellor. The committee shall assist the Coordinator of Gender Studies with special events and on other occasions as needed. The committee will consult with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, providing faculty input to the ongoing strategic planning process.

1. The General Education Committee shall consist of seven elected faculty members, the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, a representative from the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, and a student representative. Each of the schools with elected senators, the Library, and student government shall select its own representatives for the committee. These faculty representatives shall serve staggered two-year terms. The Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the representative from the Office of Institutional Effectiveness shall serve as ex-officio members of the committee.

2. This committee shall make recommendations to the Faculty Senate for the ongoing development and refinement of general education goals and student outcomes. All recommendations to the Faculty Senate for changes in general education goals and outcomes and for addition to the list of general education courses and experiences will come from this committee. This committee will ensure that general education is assessed, and that the data are used to improve general education. The committee will consult with the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, providing faculty input to the ongoing strategic planning process.

1. The Honors Council shall consist of seven faculty members, the Honors Program Director, the Dean for Research, and one Honors Program student. Each of the six schools with elected senators and the Library faculty shall select its own representative on the committee. The Honors Program student shall be elected by the Honors Council Student Advisory Board. These representatives shall serve two- year staggered terms. The Honors Program Director will serve as chair of the Honors Council and the Dean for Research will serve as an ex-officio member of the committee.

2. The Honors Council shall be responsible for making recommendations to the Faculty Senate on policies related to the development and refinement of the Honors Program. It shall advise and support the Honors Program Director in the implementation and growth of the program. All recommendations to the Faculty Senate for changes in the Honors Program will come from this committee. Honors Council members will seek to inspire a high level of collegiality and shared intellectual purpose among everyone involved in the program.

1. The Improvement of Learning Committee shall consist of seven elected faculty members, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the FACET liaison, the director of ILTE, and one student member. Each of the schools with elected senators and the Library faculty shall elect its own representatives on the committee. These representatives shall serve two-year staggered terms. The Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the FACET liaison, and the Director of ILTE shall serve as ex-officio members of the committee.

2. This committee shall be responsible for devising and recommending policies, procedures, resources, and programs that would improve teaching and learning. The committee shall oversee the administration of the Student Evaluation of Teaching Program, shall review applications for Summer Faculty Fellowships for Teaching, and shall recommend allocation of IUS funds for improvement of teaching. The committee shall also review nominees for the Trustee's Teaching Award and Distinguished Teaching Award, recommending recipients whose dossiers reflect excellence in teaching as outlined in the TTA and DTA criteria. The recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award each year shall be nominated by the committee for the all-university Distinguished Teaching Award the following year. The committee will consult with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, providing faculty input to the ongoing strategic-planning process.

1. The Information Technology Committee shall consist of the Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and an elected representative from the Library faculty and each of the academic schools with elected senators. The faculty shall serve two-year staggered terms. The Vice Chancellor for Information Technology shall be an ex-officio member of the committee.

2. This committee shall be responsible for studying the technology requirements for teaching and research, for making recommendations regarding equipment and personnel needed to meet these requirements, and for recommending policies and procedures regarding the utilization of technology for teaching and research purposes. The committee will consult with the Vice Chancellor for Information Technology, providing faculty input to the ongoing strategic planning process.

1. The Library Committee shall consist of six faculty members, the Director of Library Services, and two student members. Each of the six schools with elected senators shall select its own representative to the committee. These representatives shall serve three-year staggered terms. The Director of Library Services shall serve as an ex-officio member of the committee.

2. This committee shall be responsible for recommending to the Faculty Senate and to the Director of Library Services policies and programs which will enable the Library to serve better the needs of faculty and students and shall assist the Library faculty in planning for the future development of the Library. Each faculty committee member serves as a liaison with the faculty in the school he or she represents and is responsible for monitoring the schools budget allocation for Library materials to ensure that it is spent in a timely manner. This is accomplished by working closely with the Library faculty member who has liaison responsibilities in the selection process for that particular school. In addition, the committee shall monitor the formula used to apportion the funds budgeted for Library materials into school allocations.

1. The Research and Grants Committee shall consist of seven faculty members and the Dean for Research. Each of the six schools with elected senators and the Library faculty shall select their own representative on the committee. These representatives shall serve two-year staggered terms. The Dean for Research shall serve as an ex-officio member of the committee. The ex-officio member shall not vote. In addition, each school shall select an alternate member. In the event that a vote before the committee directly involves or affects a regular member, the alternate member will serve temporarily as representative of the unit.

2. This committee shall be responsible for establishing general policies pertaining to research related programs such as summer faculty fellowships, grant-in-aid of research, sabbatical leaves, and supplemental travel funds related to professional meetings. The committee shall review all applications for these programs and recommend to the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs which should be approved. The committee also shall review nominees for the Distinguished Research and Creativity Award and select the recipient. The recipient of the award each year shall be nominated by the committee for any appropriate all-university award pertaining to research and creativity. In addition, the committee shall serve as a review board for faculty members seeking nomination for research grants and fellowships from Indiana University or external agencies.

   Nominations from IUS for Honorary Degrees shall be reviewed and approved by the committee before being submitted to the Faculty Senate for consideration in executive session and forwarded to the University Faculty Council Honorary Degrees Committee. The committee will consult with the Dean for Research, providing faculty input to the ongoing strategic planning process.

1. The Student Recruitment and Retention Committee shall consist of at least seven faculty members, the Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, the Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, and two student members. The faculty members shall serve three-year staggered terms. The Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and the Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs shall be ex-officio members of the committee. Student members will be selected by the president of the Student Government Association and will serve one-year terms.

2. This committee shall be responsible for recommending to the Faculty Senate policies regarding student admissions, probation, suspension, and readmission. The committee shall also recommend policies regarding the distribution of scholarships and financial aid. In addition, the committee shall recommend programs that promote student enrollment and retention and aid new students in their successful adjustment to university life.

   Also, the committee shall serve as a board of appeals when petitioned by students who have been denied financial aid and who have exhausted their appeals with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. The committee will consult with the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, providing faculty input to the ongoing strategic planning process.

1. The Study Abroad and Global Awareness Committee shall consist of six faculty members, a professional staff member in Academic Advising, a representative from the Library faculty, the Director(s) of the office of Study Abroad and Global Awareness, the administrator responsible for coordinating diversity programs in Academic Affairs, and the Director of Recruitment and Admissions. Each of the six schools with elected senators and the Library faculty shall select its own representative on the committee. The representative from Academic Advising will be selected by the administrator responsible for coordinating diversity programs in Academic Affairs. These representatives shall serve two-year staggered terms. The Director(s) of the office of Study Abroad and Global Awareness, the administrator responsible for coordinating diversity programs in Academic Affairs, and the Director of Recruitment and Admissions shall serve as ex-officio members of the committee.

2. The purpose of the committee shall be to work with the Director(s) of the office of Study Abroad and Global Awareness to increase the campus community's awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the wide variety of international cultures, practices, and thoughts. This committee shall be responsible for overseeing program development and curriculum matters pertaining to the overseas study programs. This committee shall advise and assist the Director(s) in developing and promoting international programs and events at IUS. The committee shall also assist the Director of Recruitment and Admissions in supporting and assisting international students at IUS. The committee will consult with the administrator responsible for coordinating diversity programs, providing faculty input to the ongoing strategic planning process.

1. The Sustainability Committee shall consist of seven faculty members, the Executive Director of Facility Operations, and one student. Each of the six schools with elected senators and the Library faculty shall select its own representative on the committee. These representatives shall serve two-year staggered terms. The Executive Director of Facility Operations shall serve as an ex-officio member of the committee.

2. It shall be the responsibility of this committee to gather information from various administrative offices, faculty groups, community groups, and student groups regarding campus plans that include sustainability goals and make recommendations to the administration regarding sustainability plans and policies. It shall keep the Senate informed of sustainability matters and when appropriate shall make recommendations to the Senate concerning improving sustainability efforts on campus. The committee will consult with the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs, providing faculty input to the ongoing strategic planning process in regard to sustainability. The Vice Chancellor of Administrative Affairs or other administrators with relevant knowledge will be invited to attend meetings on sustainability issues beyond topics relevant to campus facilities.

1. The intent of these provisions is to enable Indiana University Southeast to ensure academic freedom and tenure and to guarantee the requirements of academic due process. The principles implicit in this By-Law are for the benefit of all full-time faculty and where appropriate for associate faculty.

2. In accordance with the discretion granted to the Faculty Board of Review in Article V, Section 3, paragraph F of the Faculty Senate Constitution, the jurisdiction of the Faculty Board of Review shall extend to issues of academic freedom, discipline, dismissal, salary adjustment, and the nature and conditions of work, as well as matters of promotion, tenure and reappointment.

3. In the course of a review, the Board shall have the power to request reconsideration of a decision or a recommendation when it determines that:

   • inadequate consideration was given to the faculty member’s qualifications
   • specified procedures were not followed
   • erroneous information substantially affected an appealed decision
     
     

4. Members of the Faculty Board of Review will be elected in the spring of each academic year, in accordance with the provisions in Article VIII, Section 5 of the IUS Faculty Senate Constitution. Terms for members of the Faculty Board of Review begin August 15 and end August 14 of the following year. The members of the Faculty Board of Review with whom a case originates will see it through to its conclusion even if their term expires.

5. The grievant shall be allowed to choose either open or closed procedures at formal hearings. The Faculty Board of Review shall develop rules to ensure that the confidentiality of all its proceedings, excepting open hearings, is preserved, and that its findings and recommendations are determined and communicated without undue publicity.

1. In promotion, tenure, and reappointment cases, only decisions by the Chancellor may be the subject of a review; the Faculty Board of Review does not control the decision-making process and shall accept an appeal only after the Chancellor has made a decision. It is understood that decisions subsequent to the Chancellor's also may be subject to a grievance.

2. A faculty member wishing to present a case to the Faculty Board of Review shall submit a written notice to the chairperson of the Faculty Board of Review, with copies to the appropriate school, Review Committee, Academic Dean, Director, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and the Chancellor. The written document shall, when appropriate, cite the procedures violated and give the grievant's evidence as to the existence of a case. The document shall also describe efforts made to exhaust other remedies such as meeting with the committee members and/or administrators who are responsible for the challenges and indicate the results of these efforts.

3. In all cases involving reappointment decisions, including tenure cases, a grievance must be filed no later than August 1, of the academic year following the decision. In all other cases, a grievance must be filed no later than six months following the date of the challenged action. In cases involving a series of actions, or repeated actions, the statute of limitations shall be six months from the date of the last challenged action. The Faculty Board of Review shall have the sole power to determine whether the grievant's case has been filed within the specified time limits.

4. The document is considered in its final form at the time of submission to the Board, except for supplementary evidence that the Board may request.

1. The chairperson of the Board shall request a written response from the appropriate party (School Review Committee Chairperson, Executive Vice Chancellor, Chancellor), which response shall include a review of the procedures employed and any additional facts, with sources, dates, and the reason(s) and the reason(s) leading to the decision. The response should be submitted within ten working days from the date requested.

2. During the initial study of the case, the Faculty Board of Review may:

   1. Request additional data from any party concerned
   2. Interview either party separately
   3. Interview witnesses suggested by either party
   4. Conduct an informal review session with both parties without cross questioning
   5. Request additional meetings with either party for further clarification

3. On the basis of the evidence gathered, the Board shall decide whether or not sufficient matter for an appeal exists. This decision shall be made according to the policies stated in Article V, Section 3, paragraph F of the IUS Faculty Senate Constitution. The Board may choose to terminate a case at this point or decide to proceed to a formal hearing. The decision by the Board to reject a case or to proceed to formal hearing must be sent to all parties concerned within five working days of said decision.

4. Should the faculty member wish to withdraw the appeal, this may be done at any time prior to the beginning of the formal study of the case. Once the formal hearing has begun, the grievance may be withdrawn only by the mutual consent of the parties and the Faculty Board of Review.

1. If the Board decides not to reject an appeal, a formal hearing automatically will be initiated.

2. At the formal hearing:

   1. The chairperson of the Faculty Board of Review, or a designated member of the Board, will serve as the presiding officer
   2. The faculty member, or a chosen representative, may make a statement outlining the case
   3. The other party or representative may make a statement
   4. Either party may be questioned by legal counsel and by each other
   5. Members of the Faculty Board of Review may question either party

3. The Faculty Board of Review shall prepare a written summary and a taped record of its proceedings in both formal and informal hearings, and these shall be available to members of the Board and both parties.

4. Each party may have its own legal counsel or advisor at formal or informal hearings. It can only react as a Board of Faculty Members who make recommendations based on their experience in academic life and their wisdom as professors.

5. The chairperson of the Board, or in the event of the chairperson's leaving the University, a school secretary, bound by the same terms of confidentiality, shall keep the detailed accounts of the case. These files shall be kept for at least five (5) years and shall not become the property of any succeeding Board.

1. Once the Faculty Board of Review has reached a decision in a case, it shall issue a final report within two working weeks. The report should summarize the evidence received on the issues considered relevant by the Faculty Board of Review and declare what the Board finds to be the facts (resolving disputes where resolution is necessary). Upon the basis of facts found by the Faculty Board of Review and its stated interpretations of meaning of policies (resolving disputed interpretations where resolution is necessary), the Faculty Board of Review should state its conclusions and make recommendations based thereon in accordance with Section A-3 of this By-Law.

2. The copies of the final report of the Faculty Board of Review shall be sent to the petitioner and to anyone who has acted in behalf of the University in the case in question [e.g., the Chancellor, the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean of the School or the Director of the Library (where appropriate), and the Chair of the Campus Review Committee (where appropriate).]

3. If the Chancellor, upon receipt of the Faculty Board of Review recommendation, proposes to take action substantially different from that recommended by the Faculty Board of Review, the Chancellor shall first review the case with the Board. The Chancellor shall, in writing, advise the interested parties of the decision and the reasons therefore.

4. In giving the annual Faculty Board of Review report to the Senate, the chairperson shall indicate only the number of cases received with the disposition of each one. Any procedural recommendations which would enhance the operation of future Boards may be made at this time.

• Adopted: 9 September 1976
• Amended: 14 April 1988
• 16 February 1989
• 20 August 1993
• 24 February 1997
• 30 July 1998
• 30 July 1999
• 17 February 2000
• 17 April 2000
• 05 April 2007

This policy provides procedures to review complaints against faculty members of substantial or chronic incompetence, serious professional misconduct, or violations of formal rules of the University, such as violations of the Code of Academic Ethics. (1)

Communication and action protected by principles of academic freedom may not be judged misconduct.

When deficiencies are found pursuant to this policy, the Committee may recommend development of a program to remedy those deficiencies (see§V.G.3, below) or a range of sanctions, including dismissal (see §V.G. 4, below). When a faculty member has been the subject of a recommendation made pursuant to an alternative disciplinary procedure, approved by the University Faculty Council or the IU Southeast Faculty Senate, the faculty member is not entitled to proceedings under this resolution.

(2) The faculty members covered by this policy shall include IU Southeast tenured and tenure-eligible faculty and librarians.

1. Cases of serious personal misconduct may be the subject of administrative action, with the right of the faculty member to petition the Faculty Board of Review for review of such action as a grievance.
2. There are alternative procedures for certain types of misconduct, including the Procedures for Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct, the procedures under the Student Code of Ethics relating to claims against faculty members, and the Affirmative Action Complaint Procedures Guidelines.

By May 1 of each year, the elected faculty representatives of the IUS Faculty Senate shall elect five tenured members of the faculty as the IUS Faculty Conduct Review Committee and five tenured faculty members to serve as alternates. The members of the Committee shall select their own presiding officer immediately following their election. The members shall hold office from the first day of May for staggered terms of two years. Members and alternates shall complete the review of any case which they have begun to consider. At least two years shall elapse between terms of office of regular members of the Committee.

In offering nominations for election to the Faculty Conduct Review Committee, consideration should be given to representation across academic ranks and among the library and schools of the University.

For all purposes of this policy, the following terms shall have the meanings specified below:

1. "Chair" shall mean the presiding officer of the Committee.
2. "Committee" shall mean the IUS Faculty Conduct Review Committee, as duly constituted pursuant to this resolution.
3. "Dean" shall mean the person who submits a Request under §V.A.1 herein for review of a Faculty Member's alleged misconduct.
4. "Faculty Member" is the person whose alleged misconduct is subject to a review by the Committee.
5. "FBR" shall mean the IUS Faculty Board of Review, as duly constituted under Grievance and Review Procedures of the IUS Faculty of Indiana University.
6. "Parties" shall mean the Dean or Library Director and the Faculty Member.
7. "Procedures" shall mean the procedures set forth below in part V of this policy.
8. "Request" shall mean the written complaint by a Dean or Library Director (or, in cases under §V.D.1 herein, by the Chancellor) to the Committee seeking a review of a Faculty Member's conduct pursuant to these procedures.
9. "Working Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday on which the United States Postal Service is authorized to close.

Members of the Committee shall recuse themselves from a review if they hold an appointment in the faculty member's department (or school in the case of units that are not organized by departments), or if there is any other relationship with the Faculty Member that constitutes, or that creates the appearance of constituting, a conflict of interest. If a member of the Committee cannot serve during a review, the Chair of the Committee shall select an alternate member from the pool of elected alternates.

1. Complaint Initiation and Notification

   1. A Request for a review of complaints of misconduct shall be submitted to the Chair of the Committee by the Library Director or Dean of the faculty member's unit. Such Requests shall be in writing and be signed by the Director or Dean. At the same time, the Director or Dean shall give a copy of the Request to the faculty member.

   2. Such Request shall set forth, in reasonable detail, the nature of the alleged misconduct, and shall include a statement as to prior efforts made to resolve the complaints by negotiation. The Request shall also contain notice if the Director or Dean seeks dismissal of the Faculty Member based on the alleged misconduct.

   3. The Committee shall notify the Faculty Member in writing of its receipt of a Request, and shall provide to the Faculty Member, along with the notice, copies of:

      1. the IUS Faculty Review of Conduct Committee Policy and Procedures;
      2. an explanation of the Faculty Member's rights and responsibilities under these Procedures, and also of his or her right to submit a written response to the allegations;
      3. the current membership of the Committee, including alternates; and
      4. the Request

   4. The Faculty Member may submit a written response to the allegations in the request within 15 Working Days of the date of the receipt of the notification under §V.A.3 above.

   5. Upon receipt of a Request, the Chair of the Committee, in consultation with the other members of the Committee, shall initiate efforts to have the Parties resolve the complaints raised by the Request using "informal adjustment." Such informal adjustment negotiations would be mediated by a person or persons unaffiliated with the Committee or the parties. In cases where the Parties cannot negotiate an informal adjustment, and in cases where the Committee determines such informal adjustment is not appropriate, the Committee shall provide written notification of such determination to the Library Director or Dean and the Faculty Member within 30 Working Days from receipt of the Request.

      The term "informal adjustment" means alternative dispute resolutions, such as negotiation or mediation, to achieve mutually agreeable settlements. Any such settlement may be recorded at the request of the Faculty Member.

   6. The Committee, based on the Director or Dean's Request and the Faculty Member's written response, may decline to proceed if it determines there is an insufficient basis to merit formal proceedings and shall, in that case, proceed to make its recommendation accordingly pursuant to § V.G below.

      The Parties shall be notified in writing of such a decision within 10 Working Days after receipt of the Faculty Member's response, but in any case no later than 25 Working Days after the date of the Request.

2. Commencement of Review Hearings:

   1. In the event that no informal adjustment is reached by the Parties, the Chair shall convene a hearing before the Committee to review the allegations presented in the Request. Such hearing shall begin within 20 Working Days after the expiration of the notification and response period under §V.A.4. Notice of the date, time and place shall be given to all parties, including the Faculty Member's counsel or advisor, if known.

   2. The Faculty Member and the Director or Dean may be represented by counsel or other advisors of his or her choosing during the proceedings, which counsel, in the case of the Director or Dean, may be the University Counsel.

      1. Counsel shall be entitled to fully participate in the hearing, including the examination of witnesses.
      2. With the consent of the Faculty Member, a representative of a responsible educational association will be permitted to attend the proceedings as an observer.

   3. The Faculty Member may object to the Committee membership on the grounds of Conflict of Interest or inability to render an unbiased judgment. Objections shall be made in writing to the Chair within 5 Working Days after notification of the membership, pursuant to §V.A.3.c above. The Committee, acting without the participation of the members objected to, shall consider the objections and, if reasonable, the Chair shall replace the person(s) with alternate(s) who do not have a Conflict of Interest.

3. Due Process:

   1. In all of its proceedings the Committee shall be governed by principles of due process and orderly procedures for ensuring the impartial examination by the Committee of all pertinent facts, University policies and procedures, and the legitimate interests of all parties involved.

   2. The Faculty Member shall be afforded an opportunity to obtain necessary witnesses, and documentary and other evidence.

      1. The Faculty Member and the Library Director or Dean will provide to the Committee and to each other the names of all persons he or she wishes to call to testify within 5 Working Days after notice of the date set for the hearing. Thereafter, witnesses may be added only with the consent of the committee.
      2. The Committee and the Administration will cooperate in securing witnesses and making available documents and other evidence.
      3. The Parties shall have the right to examine all witnesses. Where the witnesses cannot or will not appear, but the Committee determines that the interests of justice require admission of their statements, the Committee will identify the witnesses, disclose their statements, and, if possible, provide for interrogatories.

   3. Hearings will be closed to the public unless the Faculty Member requests an open hearing. Requests for an open hearing shall be made to the Chair of the Committee in writing no later than 10 Working Days prior to the date set for the hearing. "Open" means any person may attend the proceedings; "closed" means that the meetings shall be attended only by the Faculty Member, the Library Director or Dean, representatives of the Faculty Member and the Director or Dean, members of the Committee, approved observers, and any witnesses that the Parties may request to be present. The Committee, however, in its discretion, may require that witnesses be excluded from any hearing prior to their own testimony.

   4. An audio or video tape recording of the proceedings shall be made and transcribed; and a copy of the transcript shall be provided to each Party. The audio or video tape shall be maintained as part of the record pursuant to §V.I.

   5. The Faculty Member may, in his or her sole discretion, waive the right to a hearing hereunder or stipulate to certain facts.

1. In cases of alleged misconduct which the Chancellor determines require immediate actions to protect the interests of members of the University community, the Faculty Member may be suspended with pay or reassigned. The Chancellor shall give the Faculty Member notice of the emergency action and shall offer the Faculty Member the opportunity for an informal conference to discuss the emergency action.

2. If the Faculty Member objects to the propriety of the emergency action, the Faculty Member shall notify the Chancellor and the Committee of that fact in writing. The Chancellor shall, within 2 Working Days, provide the Committee and the Faculty Member a memorandum specifying the information on which the Chancellor is acting and the reasons why that information justifies the emergency relief. The Faculty Member shall submit to the Committee and the Chancellor a memorandum containing information and argument opposing the emergency relief within 2 Working Days of receipt of the Chancellor's memorandum. The Committee shall furnish its recommendation on the propriety of the emergency action to the Chancellor and the Faculty Member within 2 Working Days of receipt the Faculty Member's memorandum.

3. When emergency action has been taken, the Chancellor shall immediately submit a Request setting forth in reasonable detail the nature of the alleged misconduct and the sanctions the University seeks to impose. The Committee shall provide the Faculty Member with written notice of the Chancellor's Request and with the documentation called for in §V.A.3 above. The Faculty Member shall have 15 Working Days from the date of notice to provide a written response. The Chair shall convene a hearing to review the allegations presented in the Request within 25 Working Days after the date of the Request. Notice of the date, time and place of the hearing shall be given to all Parties, including the Faculty Member's counsel or advisor, if known. The Hearing will be governed by the provisions of §V.B.2 and §V.B.3 and §V.C above. The Committee shall make its findings and recommendations pursuant to § V.F. and § V.G below as soon as possible, but in any case within 10 Working Days of completion of the hearing.

Except in the cases of open hearings pursuant to §V.C.3 above, and, except for simple announcements as may be required, such as the time of the hearing and similar matters, public statements and publicity about the case by either Party shall not be allowed until the proceedings have been completed, including consideration by the FBR. The members of the Committee and all persons contacted in connection with the Committee's review shall be reminded that they are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of the case.

1. No deficiencies:

   If the Committee finds that the Faculty Member has met accepted standards of conduct, the Committee shall make its recommendation accordingly pursuant to §V.G below.

2. Some deficiencies, but deficiencies not substantial or chronic:

   If the Committee identifies some deficiencies in the Faculty Member's conduct, but these deficiencies are not judged to be substantial or chronic, the Committee will state their findings, in writing as provided in §V.G below.

3. Substantial or chronic deficiencies:

   If the Committee determines that there are substantial or chronic deficiencies in the Faculty Member's conduct the Committee will state their findings in writing as provided in § V.G below.

1. The Committee shall render its written findings and recommendations within 15 Working Days of completion of a hearing. Whether or not there was a hearing, the Committee shall document its findings in a report that specifies the allegations, summarizes relevant information, and states the conclusions reached and the evidence on which it reached those conclusions. It should make explicit findings of fact with respect to each allegation and list the evidence relevant to that finding. The decision should then state the Committee's recommendations. The report and other retained documentation must be sufficiently detailed to serve as a basis for the Director’s or Dean's action on the Committee's recommendations and to permit a later review by the FBR, should the Faculty Member grieve the Director’s or Dean's actions.

2. Findings of misconduct and recommendations of sanctions shall be based on substantial evidence developed in the hearing record considered as a whole. Based on its findings, the Committee may recommend that no action is warranted, that a remediation plan be developed pursuant to § V.G.3 below, or that sanctions be imposed pursuant to § V.G.4 below.

3. The Committee may recommend a plan designed to assist the Faculty Member in remedying the identified deficiencies.

   1. The plan will be developed by the Director or Dean, or other administrative officer appointed by the Director or Dean, and the Faculty Member.
   2. At the request of either the Faculty Member or the Director or Dean or such other administrative officer, the assistance of a third party (a mediator or a professional expert in the problem area identified) will be provided to assist in the development of the plan.
   3. A plan should identify the deficiencies to be addressed, define goals or outcomes that are needed to remedy the deficiencies, outline the specific activities and programs that should be completed to achieve these goals and outcomes and indicate the appropriate benchmarks to be used in monitoring progress.
   4. If agreement on the plan cannot be reached within three months of the date of the Committee's written recommendations, either party may petition the Committee, as provided for in §V.H.1 hereof.

4. The Committee may recommend any of the following sanctions:

   1. A written reprimand with a warning that additional sanctions will be imposed if there is a repetition or continuation of the misconduct.
   2. Salary penalties.
   3. A probationary period during which the Faculty Member must abide by certain specified conditions or be subject to the imposition of further sanctions.
   4. A temporary suspension without pay.
   5. Dismissal, provided that the Faculty Member had notice of the possibility of dismissal pursuant to §V.A.2 above.

5. On its completion, the Committee's report shall be forwarded to the Dean and the Faculty Member. In cases in which dismissal is recommended, the report shall also be sent to the Chancellor.

6. Either Party shall have 10 Working Days to submit written comments to the Committee and the other Party. The Committee shall consider such comments and make any changes to its recommendations it determines are reasonable. Written notification of the Committee's decisions shall be given to both Parties.

1. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on a remediation plan as recommended by the Committee within three months after the recommendation, either Party may petition the Committee in writing (with a written copy to the other Party) for a proceeding on the matter.

   1. Such petition shall describe in detail the status of discussions and the terms of any plan presented and the areas of disagreement.

   2. The other Party may submit a written response within 5 Working Days.

   3. The Committee shall set a date for a proceeding not less then 15 Working Days after receipt of the petition for review.

   4. The Committee, in its discretion, may meet with each of the Parties, alone or together. The Parties may have a representative with him or her, but such person may not participate in the Committee's proceedings.

   5. The Committee shall within 15 Working Days of the proceeding produce a remediation plan binding on the Parties or make such other recommendations it determines is warranted under these procedures, subject to review by the FBR.

   6. In the event that a Faculty Member, previously sanctioned by the Committee pursuant to § V.G.4, is allegedly not observing the conditions of the original sanction or is allegedly engaged in the same misconduct for which such Faculty Member was sanctioned, the Dean may submit a written petition for a re-hearing to the Committee, with a written copy given to the Faculty Member.

      1. The Faculty Member may submit a written response to the allegations within 10 Working Days after receipt of the written petition.
      2. The Chair shall convene a hearing before the Committee within15 Working Days after receipt of the Faculty Member's response.
      3. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the proceedings set forth in §V.B and §V.C of these Procedures.
      4. The Committee shall render its written findings and recommendations as provided in §V.F and §V.G of these Procedures.

After completion of the case and all ensuing related actions, the Committee Chair shall prepare a complete file, including the original records of all proceedings and copies of all documents and other materials furnished to the Committee. Access to the materials in the file shall be available to the FBR, and to others only upon authorization by the Committee for good cause. The records of the Committee shall be kept and maintained in the Office of Academic Affairs.

Either Party may request an extension of time under these Procedures by written request given to the Committee and the other Party. Such extension shall be given if the other Party agrees in writing or if, in its discretion, the Committee determines an extension is reasonable, it may also, grant such extension in writing given to each Party and notify the parties.

The Committee shall report annually to the IUS Faculty Senate the number and types of cases presented to it and the number and types of case dispositions.