Step Two – Written Statement

1. If the grievant is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at step one, he or she will, within 30 calendar days after the event giving rise to the grievance, submit a written statement of grievance to his/her Department Chair.
2. Upon receipt of the grievance at this stage, the Department Chair will notify the Director of Human Resources, who will contact the University legal advisor in order to help assure that the grievance procedure is followed carefully.
3. The Department Chair will investigate and attempt to resolve the grievance. This investigation may include a meeting between the Department Chair, appropriate Dean, the grievant, and any other appropriate personnel.
4. A written response will be given to the grievant within 14 calendar days after receipt of the written grievance by the Department Chair unless the grievant agrees to an extension of this time period.