Section 8-B1465. RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TENURED FACULTY

 

1465.1The rights, privileges, and responsibilities of the University tenured faculty shall be the following:

 

(a)Periodic evaluation ratings rather than annual evaluation ratings;

 

(b)The right to exercise seniority in all matters in which seniority is a determining factor;

 

(c)When eligible, primary consideration for sabbatical leave and other University perquisites; and

 

(d)The mutual expectation of continued service to the University.

 

1465.2Faculty members with tenure shall have open-ended contracts which may be amended only with respect to specific conditions of service.

 

1465.3The employment contract of a faculty member with tenure may not be terminated until retirement of the faculty member except for just cause.

 

1465.4The responsibilities that accompany University tenure shall include the following:

 

(a)To provide academic leadership;

 

(b)To ensure the quality of the University's programs;

 

(c)To improve the University's reputation and ability to serve the community; and

 

(d)To serve on college Committees on University Tenure.