Faculty Handbook – Conflict Resolution Policy for Faculty

adopted by University Council, December 1995
approved by Faculty Senate and Chancellor, May 2005

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to afford TCU faculty a prompt and fair method for the resolution of work-related problems or disputes and to encourage informal dispute resolution through discussion and mediation.

Summary of the Faculty Conflict Resolution Process is:

1. Step 1: Informal Discussion
2. Step 2: Mediation
3. Step 3: Peer Review Panel/Provost Review
4. Step 4: Chancellor Review (dismissal disputes only)

Access the TCU Conflict Resolution Policy for Faculty. 

The policy was transferred from the 2022 Faculty and Staff Handbook and then reviewed and approved by a special committee of the Faculty Senate in July 2023.