If a candidate at any point in the proceedings believes that the above procedures are not being followed, several avenues are available to the candidate for redress through the governance system. The first recommended course of action is to discuss the situation with the responsible administrator. If the issue is not resolved to the satisfaction of the candidate, then an appropriate panel of the University’s Academic Rights and Responsibilities Committee will be available to offer counsel and assistance in informal attempts to resolve differences. On procedural issues or on grounds of insufficient consideration, a formal grievance may be filed with the University’s Academic Rights and Responsibilities Committee. If the issue involves an alleged violation of an individual's academic freedom, the University’s Academic Rights and Responsibilities Committee should also be contacted.