e. Right to Modify

The provost or designated other administrator may modify the timelines or procedures set forth in this Handbook in extraordinary circumstances and for good cause shown, in order to achieve full and fair evaluations or resolution of disputes. This may include situations in which new information arises during a process or procedure, where the designated timelines cannot be met, where modification is required to comply with federal, state, or local law, or other extraordinary circumstances. The provost or designated administrator may also resolve under this paragraph any disputes about which internal process or procedure applies in a particular case. Any such modifications to process or procedures or resolutions of disputes about applicable process shall be final and communicated to the parties in writing.