III. M. 1. Complaint Resolution
The State Board, Commissioner and Technical College Presidents are committed to ensuring an environment for all students and employees that is fair, humane, and respectful; an environment that supports and rewards students and employees on the basis of relevant considerations, and that is free from illegal or inappropriate conduct. The Department and Technical Colleges expect standards of professional behavior that exceed those minimally prescribed by law.
In an instance of perceived violation of Department or Technical College policies, standards of professional conduct or state or federal law, a member of the Technical College community or employee of the Department's Central Office may file a complaint, which shall be resolved as set forth in this policy and procedures. Employees in the classified service may follow the procedure for grievances established by the State Merit System and the State Personnel Board.
Retaliation in any form against individuals bringing grievances is prohibited and will subject the offender to disciplinary action. In many instances it is also a violation of state and federal law. An individual who initiates a fraudulent or bad faith claim or charge shall also be subject to disciplinary action.
Reference
Revised: October 3, 2001
Code: 03-06-06
Approved