Dr.
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506-5205
Dear Dr. :
I received your letter on requesting a grievance hearing based on your claim that you were unfairly being denied tenure and promotion.
After reviewing your letter, I have determined that your request falls within the jurisdiction of the General Grievance Board as outlined in the General Grievance Board Hearing Procedures found in Appendix G of the University Handbook (see attached). I will initiate the grievance process as of February 24, 2004. A copy of your initial letter is being sent to Provost , Dean , and Department Chair .
By , please provide for the respondents and me the items specified in paragraph G2d of the hearing procedures of the KSU University Handbook. These items include:
1. A preliminary list of all documents to be introduced at the hearing
2. Witnesses to be called
3. Documents requested from the respondents, if any
4. The name of your attorney, if you are to have an attorney (note that G1g
of Appendix G states that an attorney may advise, but not participate in the
proceedings)
5. The name and title of a non-lawyer representative (advocate) if one will
accompany you to the hearing
By
, please provide for the respondents and me a copy of all
documents to be introduced at the hearing as specified in G2e of the hearing
procedures of the KSU University Handbook.
Paragraph 2g of the hearing procedures, states that the hearing should begin within 35 workdays of the acceptance of the grievance. This requires that the hearing must begin no later than . Please indicate on the attached form the days and hours that you cannot participate in a hearing and send your response to me by or earlier if possible.
A request for similar documents has been made to the respondents. A copy of that request is attached. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 532- or e-mail me at @ksu.edu.
Sincerely,
Chair, General Grievance Board
Enclosures: General Grievance Board Policy and Hearing Procedures
Letter to Respondents
Time and Date Form