Article 13 Disputes Regarding Annual Performance Evaluations The aim of this Article concerning disagreements involving faculty performance evaluations is to maximize the opportunities for achieving resolution through dialogue before proceeding to a formal grievance process. The time frames for each step are maximums with the goal of completing the process as expeditiously as possible. All faculty eligible for merit awards as defined in the TMCC bylaws, section J, may dispute the annual evaluation process and/or their overall evaluation rating, and the steps are as follows: 13.1 Step 1: Informal Meeting with Evaluator If a faculty member disputes the evaluation or has questions about it, they may choose to meet with their evaluator, for the purpose of discussing the evaluation. For academic faculty, the evaluator shall be a Dean or Director. For administrative faculty, the evaluator shall be the supervisor. The faculty member shall contact the evaluator to request such a meeting within no more than ten (10) working days after receiving the evaluation. The evaluator shall meet with the faculty member within ten (10) working days of the request for a meeting. The faculty member or the evaluator may be accompanied by a TMCC-NFA representative or another representative of their choosing and shall notify other parties in advance if they choose to do so. All participants at the meetings must comply with confidentiality requirements related to personnel matters. The evaluator shall issue a written response within five (5) working days of the meeting to the faculty member, HR, and the evaluator’s supervisor. The response shall state if the disputed annual performance evaluation shall be maintained or modified/replaced and provide a clear rationale for any change or lack thereof. If the faculty member is satisfied 2022-2025 TMCC-NFA Contract Article 13 Page 83
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