The College encourages the resolution of issues on an informal basis whenever possible. A grievance is defined as, and limited to, allegations that a specific personnel policy statement provision, a standard practice guide (SPG), and/or regulation has been or is being misapplied, misinterpreted, or not applied in such a way that the grievant or his/her working conditions have been affected. Please see Pima Community College Personnel Policy Statement for College Employees, Section VI for additional information and definitions.