Step Two – Written Statement and Investigation

1. If the grievant is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at step one, the grievant will, within 30 calendar days after the event giving rise to the grievance, submit a written statement of grievance to his/her/their Department Chair/supervisor or the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs's substitute.
2. Upon receipt of the grievance at this stage, the Department Chair/supervisor or substitute will notify the Executive Director of Human Resources, who may contact the University legal counsel in order to help assure that the grievance procedure is followed carefully.
3. The Department Chair/supervisor or substitute will investigate and attempt to resolve the grievance. This investigation may include a meeting between the Department Chair/supervisor or substitute, 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/supervisor or substitute unless the grievant agrees to an extension of this time period.