This section applies only to the imposition of disciplinary sanctions when the University does not propose to terminate a faculty member for Adequate Cause.
Disciplinary sanctions other than termination may be imposed against a faculty member. If the proposed sanction is suspension without pay for a definite term (no more than one year), the procedures applicable to termination in BT0006-Appendix B or BT0006-Appendix C, and in Section 3.12 above (as applicable and tailored to reflect that the proposed sanction is suspension without pay rather than termination) shall be offered in connection with the suspension. A decision by the chancellor on appeal shall be the final decision for the university and is not appealable to the president.
If the proposed sanction does not involve suspension without pay, the department head shall make a recommendation to the dean, and the dean shall make a recommendation to the provost. The provost shall give the faculty member written notice of the proposed sanction and the supporting reason(s) and shall offer him or her an opportunity to respond both in writing and in person. The faculty member may appeal the proposed sanction through established appeal procedures, and the sanction shall be held in abeyance until conclusion of the appeal.
Before such disciplinary action may be taken, the department head or dean must notify the faculty member of the intent to take disciplinary action. This written notice shall include a detailed specification of the alleged misconduct and the nature of the proposed discipline. It shall also inform the faculty member of the right to appeal the proposed discipline or to request a review by the Faculty Senate Appeals Committee in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or to the president through the chancellor.