Faculty Grievances follow University Policy ACA-17 "Faculty Boards of Review Uniform Standards" as well as the Constitution and Bylaws of the IU Indianapolis Faculty. The following information is as posted in the Constitution and Bylaws.
Constitution Article V. Section A.
The faculty shall express its judgment on any administrative action brought to its attention which raises an issue of academic freedom, tenure, promotion, salary, the nature and conditions of work, non-reappointment, or dismissal.
Constitution Article V. Section B.
The Faculty Boards of Review shall consider grievances of faculty members or librarians concerning academic freedom, tenure, promotion, salary adjustment, the nature or conditions of work, reappointment, or research misconduct. Any faculty member or librarian desiring a review of university action in these stated areas shall request, in writing, a review by a Faculty Board of Review.
Bylaws Article IV. Section B. Purpose: Ombudsteam
The IU Indianapolis Ombudsteam is an elected faculty group designed to be available early on in the course of emerging concerns or potential grievances. It is further designed to provide designated places and persons for faculty to voice concerns and learn about options for channeling criticisms and addressing complaints so that faculty can be fully informed about possible actions and consequences before they make a decision as to what steps, if any, to take next. The IU Indianapolis Ombudsteam serves all IU Indianapolis faculty, including both full- and part-time faculty and librarians who may wish to voice concerns but otherwise lack standing to file a formal grievance.
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Bylaws Article IV. Section C. Purpose: Faculty Board of Review
A Faculty Board of Review's purpose is to consider grievances, filled via the IU Indianapolis Board process: including gathering appropriate information, holding a formal hearing if warranted, and considering findings in light of existing policies and principles of fairness. In each formal grievance case, the Faculty Board of Review acts in an impartial way. It is not an advocate for the faculty member or librarian, nor is it an advocate for the administration.
How do I begin the grievance process?
Before requesting a formal Board of Review, first seek assistance from your school's grievance process, then the Office of the Provost through Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs relliM eilliW. Or, you may want to talk with a member of the faculty Ombudsteam for help before reaching the formal grievance stage.
How do I begin a Faculty Board of Review?
If you have found there is no administrative remedy through the school's grievance process or the Office of the Provost, you may request a Faculty Board of Review. A letter or email should be sent to the president of the IU Indianapolis Faculty Council (Kathy Marrs) or the IFC Director outlining your reason(s) for requesting the review as well as supporting documentation.
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Kathy Marrs
President of the Faculty
School of Science
SL 330
Phone: 317-278-4551
Email: ude[dot]ui[at]srramk
Director
Office of the Faculty Council
University Hall (INAD) 4008
Phone: 317-274-2215
Email: ude[dot]ui[at]licnuocf