Institution pays for legal counsel for affected member of academic staff. Staff member is counsel s client, not institution. Faculty chooses whether to keep hearing open. But if hearing doesn t involve removal or dismissal, then hearing shall be open. A record shall be made by a reporter, a stenographer or by use of an electronic recording device, at the institution s expense and shall be accessible to both parties.
Due process requires a clean, accurate record made by a neutral party.
After SCFR findings, institution s chief executive shall make a decision and provide written notice within fifteen twenty calendar days . Chief executive shall state specific facts and cite specific policies and rationale for basis of decision. Calendar days can include times when the institution is closed or when academic staff are not under contract and unavailable. Fairness requires all parties have same response time. Written specific facts, policies and rationale for basis of decisions provides notice, makes process meaningful, creates a record, and provides accountability.