Grievance Procedure

Greenville University recognizes that any time people work together closely conflict may arise. In an effort to resolve conflicts in a timely manner, the University seeks to foster open communication. As such, the University recognizes an employee's right to express grievances and to seek a solution concerning disagreements arising from working relationships, working conditions, employment practices, or differences of interpretation of policy that might arise between the institution and its employees. 

When a grievance arises, employees of the University should seek to follow a biblical approach to conflict resolution. As we have sought to live this out, we have adopted the following procedure:

1. If a grievance arises, discuss it with the individual or department most directly concerned.

2. If no resolution results from Step 1, the employee should discuss the matter with his or her supervisor and should attempt to settle the matter at this level.

3. If no resolution results from Step 2, the employee may request a meeting with the Cabinet Member over his or her respective area.

4. If no resolution results from Step 3, the employee may appeal the matter in writing to the President for final disposition.  

Employees with complaints or reports of harassment, discrimination, or similar issues are encouraged to make complaints or reports as described in the Anti-Harassment, Title IX, and related policies. Employees are not required to follow the grievance process in those situations.