Common use of Student Grievance Clause in Contracts

Student Grievance. Faculty members shall be notified as to the nature of any student grievance within five (5) days of the commencement of an investigation of that grievance, except in cases where confidentiality is an overriding concern (e.g., sexual harassment). Upon investigation, if the College Administration finds probable cause and the nature of the grievance is not of a serious nature to warrant disciplinary action, the Administration shall attempt to resolve the matter informally. No permanent record shall be kept of such informal investigations or the resolution thereof. However, if the Administration finds probable cause and the nature of the grievance is of a serious nature to potentially warrant disciplinary action, the Administration shall advise the faculty member and the Federation President of the grievance. The College Administration shall investigate the grievance and hold a hearing within thirty