A Student Academic Appointee (SAA) is entitled to appeal actions or conditions affecting their role, including such matters as dismissal, academic freedom, reappointment, and the nature and conditions of work. Issues regarding discrimination should be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity. In appeals of research misconduct, however, the SAA should consult with the Research Integrity Officer, in the Office of the Vice President for Research.
Student Academic Appointees are encouraged to seek redress of grievances at the departmental and/or unit level. If a satisfactory resolution cannot be reached at the department or unit level, the appeal may be taken to the Student Academic Appointee Mediation Committee of the Bloomington Faculty Council or the Student Academic Appointee Board of Review. SAA's are not required to complete a grievance process at the departmental and/or unit level before coming to either the mediation committee or Board of Review.