October 24, 1995
C. JUDSON KING
INTERIM PROVOST AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT--ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Delegation of Authority--Eight-Year Rule Exceptions
Section 103 of the Standing Orders of The Regents defines authorities for special provisions concerning officers, faculty members, and employees of the University.
Section 103.9 of the Standing Orders of The Regents states in pertinent part:
103.9 Tenure.
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An Assistant Professor who has completed eight years of service in that title, or in that title in combination with other titles as established by the President, shall not be continued after the eighth year unless promoted to Associate Professor or Professor. By exception, the President may approve appointment of an Assistant Professor beyond the eighth year for no more than two years.
Section 103.10 of the Standing Orders of The Regents states in pertinent part:
103.10 Security of Employment
Except as otherwise provided in a Memorandum of Understanding for faculty who are not members of the Academic Senate, a Lecturer - Potential Security of Employment or Senior Lecturer - Potential Security of Employment appointed at more than half time who has completed eight years of service in that title, or in that title in combination with other titles as established by the President, shall not be continued in that title after the eighth year unless given appointment with security of employment.
By exception, the President may approve appointment of a Lecturer - Potential Security of Employment or Senior Lecturer - Potential Security of Employment on more than half time beyond the eighth year without security of employment, but such appointment may not extend beyond two years.
Effective immediately, the authorities specified above to grant exceptions for no more than two years to the eight-year limitation of service for (1) an Assistant Professor and (2) a Lecturer - Potential Security of Employment or Senior Lecturer - Potential for Security of Employment who is appointed more than half time, are delegated to you as the Interim Provost and Senior Vice President--Academic Affairs.
Any redelegation of the above authorities shall be in writing with a copy to the Special
Assistant--Coordination & Review.
Richard C. Atkinson