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Policy Manual - Appointments

HUMAN RESOURCES AND LABOR RELATIONS
Section 404.3 Appointments

Effective: 7/25/79
Last Revised: 3/23/98; 11/14/11
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Policy Statement:

The Board of Trustee will receive a report each March, July and November of appointments at or above the level of Dean (or equivalent). A position shall be considered to be at the level of Dean or equivalent regardless of title if the position has administrative responsibility for a major organizational unit of the institution, such as a college, school or program.  The report shall include the position title, employee’s name, date of appointment, base salary and a brief synopsis of the employee’s professional and educational background.

The Chancellor, in consultation with the Presidents' Council, will also establish procedures for reporting to the Chancellor appointments and salary adjustments at or above a specified salary level. The salary level for such approval shall be established by the Chancellor.  Information reported shall include the position title, employee’s name, date of appointment, salary and a brief synopsis of the employee’s professional and educational background.

Each University and the System Office shall maintain a public file of salaries, including stipends, of faculty and other professionals employed by that unit.



Related Documents:

Guidelines for Review of Appointments
Guidelines for Use of Stipends and Additional Compensation
Policy 309 - Organization and Establishment of Major Units
Policy 711 - Named Chairs and Professorships

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