The Committee reviews cases involving: (1) non-reappointment of a probationary faculty member when the violation of academic freedom is alleged; (2) non-reappointment of a probationary faculty member on alleged grounds of discrimination involving race, sex, age, religion, national origin , or any other category protected by federal regulation and (3) all other grievances not previously identified. This Committee is composed of six full-time tenured faculty who devote one-half or more of their time to teaching and/or research. Faculty members may not simultaneous membership on the Hearing Committee System Policy 12.01; System Policy 12.02; and A&M-Commerce Procedure A12.01.