Discipline Standards and Investigation Procedures. The University shall not impose discipline except for adequate cause. The University subscribes to the principles of progressive discipline except when other action is necessary and appropriate. Any disciplinary action shall be predicated upon a violation of this Agreement or of the University's rules, policies or standards of professional conduct including consistent failure to fulfill responsibilities in the Academic Unit. It is understood by the Parties that were State or Federal law requires procedures different from the provisions of this Article on matters related to employee discipline, the State or Federal law applies.
Discipline Standards and Investigation Procedures. The University shall not impose discipline except for adequate cause. The University subscribes to the principles of progressive discipline except when other action is necessary and appropriate. Any disciplinary action shall be predicated upon a violation of this Agreement or of the University's rules, policies or standards of professional conduct including consistent failure to fulfill responsibilities in the Academic Unit. It is understood by the Parties that where State or Federal law requires procedures different from the provisions of this Article on matters related to employee discipline, the State or Federal law applies. For Faculty Members involved as respondents in Title IX matters, the investigatory and disciplinary procedures will be those set forth in applicable University policy and administered by the appropriate University office. Any proposed changes to these procedures or policies affecting Faculty Members will include discussion, or when required agreement, with AAUP before implementation.
