3.16 Grievances

Discrimination Relating to Race, Color, Ethnic or National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Age, Disability, or Veteran Status

Any faculty member or member of the staff who believes that her or his rights have been invaded or ignored by a member of the faculty, staff, or by a student has the right to present a grievance to the Title IX Coordinator or the Director of Human Resources at:

Title IX Coordinator, Courtney Snow

Daniel Hall, Room 303D                                       
PO BOX 10             
Demorest, GA30535

(706) 778-8500 ext. 1504

TitleIX@piedmont.edu

Human Resources

Daniel Hall, Room 213
1021 Central Avenue
PO Box 10
Demorest, GA 30535

(706) 778-8500

hr@piedmont.edu

The University is committed to resolving employee grievances collegially. It is normally expected that informal resolution will be attempted by frank discussion between the appropriate persons. At-will employees may address grievances to their supervisors and, if deemed necessary, to their supervisors’ supervisor. Employees holding contracts may address grievances to their department chairs, and if deemed necessary, to their deans. Grievances involving alleged illegal discrimination or harassment shall be made pursuant to Sections 3.16 and 3.9 (Title IX Policy), respectively. Decisions concerning the termination of an at-will employee, non-renewal of a faculty contract, faculty promotion, or denial of tenure may not be the subject of a grievance.

Non-Retaliation

Piedmont University prohibits retaliation against any individual who files a complaint regarding discrimination, including sexual harassment, violence or misconduct or is involved in the complaint process. Retaliation includes any adverse action or act of revenge against an individual for filing or encouraging one to file a complaint of discrimination, participating in an investigation of discrimination, or opposing discrimination.

The University will take immediate and responsive action to any report of retaliation and will pursue disciplinary action as appropriate.

Anonymous Tip Line

An Anonymous Tip Line is also provided on the Campus Safety website as a means by which students, faculty, staff or community members may relay information anonymously for investigation.