The Office of the Associate Vice President makes awards based upon recommendations by line managers. Every Division employee has the right to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in the workplace. The formal appeal process for academic appointees is described in detail in Section 350. The formal complaint resolution process for staff employees is detailed in Section 70 of the Personnel Policies for Staff Members. An informal grievance process is available to all Division employees through the Office of Affirmative Action and Staff Personnel Services.
Counselors are also available to participate in the informal grievance process.
Campus-based personnel follow the grievance procedures on their respective campuses. No person shall be subject to reprisal for using or participating in the informal or formal grievance process. Their role has been expanded by the Division to include personnel counseling at the informal level to resolve employee conflicts at an early stage. To the extent possible, confidentiality is assured to employees in this informal grievance process. Information on the number and location of complaints received is logged for statistical purposes.