TAMIU Student Handbook 2021-2022

Page 24 of 91 member’s rationale the ad hoc committee is still persuaded that the faculty member’s original decision should be reversed, the committee will recommend in writing to the chair that the faculty member’s decision be overturned. The committee may also make this recommendation to the chair if the faculty member fails to alter the original decision and also fails to respond to the committee’s original recommendation. The faculty member will receive a copy of the recommendation to the chair, allowing a final opportunity to revise the original decision. If the faculty member fails to comply, the chair may override the faculty member’s original decision, and, as appropriate, revise the student’s course grade. In order to certify that the grade dispute process outlined above has been followed appropriately, the Dean of the College or the School and the Provost will review all decisions by chairs to change grades against the will of a faculty member. Section 4.03 Grievances Against Faculty Conflicts or concerns with faculty that are unrelated to academic issues and unrelated to discrimination, harassment, or related retaliation based on a protected class are considered grievances. (For grievances alleging discrimination, harassment, or related retaliation based on a protected class, refer to Section 3.23 in this handbook. For disputes over academic matters, refer to Section 4.02 in this handbook.) Before a grievance is filed, the student must make a good faith effort to meet with the faculty to seek an informal resolution. The student may also consult with the faculty member’s department chair or dean. If unable to meet with the faculty member or if the meeting does not produce a resolution, the student may initiate a grievance by following the steps outlined below. 1. The student will file a written com plaint via the TAMIU Report It form available at https://www.tamiu.edu/reportit/ . The form will be shared with the faculty member’s department chair and dean, the Provost, Associate Vice President for Student Success, and the Office of Human Resources (resolution form only). Other University personnel with a legitimate right to know will also receive a copy of incident report, if required. 2. The faculty member’s department chair will send, within five University business days after receiving the grievance, a written notice to the student that the complaint has been received. 3. The student and faculty member will meet with the faculty member’s department chair within five University business days of the notice of receipt.