Discipline

For more information on discipline, please see the Memorandum of Agreement §8: ‘Discipline’ for more information.

Please note the following: 

• §8.5: ‘In a case of persistent neglect [of professional duties], the action for dismissal must have been preceded by letters of warning from the member’s chair or dean. Warnings shall not only state the nature of the alleged deficiencies and make constructive suggestions for improvement, but also shall be followed by a reasonable period in which to make improvements.’
• §8.7: ‘Disciplinary processes must be kept distinct from academic assessments associated with annual performance reviews and consideration for tenure, promotion, and probationary reappointment. The fact that a disciplinary measure has been imposed or is contemplated cannot be considered in an academic assessment, but the facts which resulted or may result in the imposition of discipline can be considered, if relevant to that assessment.’
• §8.8: ‘The member’s dean shall promptly investigate any concerns or allegations about a member if the dean reasonably believes that a situation warranting disciplinary measures may exist. The dean shall inform the member as soon as may reasonably be possible both of the nature of the allegation and if an investigation is being undertaken. The conduct of all or part of such investigations may be delegated to appropriate persons, including the member’s department chair. The investigation itself is not a disciplinary measure, and an investigation which has not yet been completed is not a matter for grievance.’ 

Please see also the Memorandum of Agreement §14 ‘Integrity in Scholarly Research’.