Faculty Appeals

Conditions

If a full-time faculty feels that the personal treatment he or she has received in the university is illegal or inappropriate and violates his or her rights and interests, the faculty member can, after receiving the disciplinary action, submit an appeal to the Faculty Plea and Arbitration Committee.

Timing

Within 30 days, counting from the next day of the notice or understanding, after receiving the written notice or learning about the treatment that is considered illegal or inappropriate, the faculty member should submit a written appeal to the Faculty Plea and Arbitration Committee, and fill out the appeal form following the regulation format. (Reference: Plea Letter for Yuan Ze University Faculty Plea and Arbitration Committee)

Results

If the appeal is rendered justifiable, the unit that issued the disciplinary action should adjust the disposition; if the appeal is turned down, the member who has lodged the appeal can file a second appeal to the Ministry of Education’s Teacher Grievances Committee.

Legal Basis

1.YZU Regulations for the Organization and Arbitration of the Faculty Plea and Arbitration Committee (Reference: Chinese version / English version)

2.Organization and Evaluation Standards for the Teacher Grievances Committee (Ministry of Education) 

3.Article 42 of the Teacher’s Act (Reference: Chinese version / English version)