POLICY #6.32
SUBJECT: Faculty Resignation

I. PURPOSE

The purpose of this Policy is to describe the process for receiving and acting upon faculty resignations.

II. REFERENCES

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III. DEFINITIONS

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IV. POLICY

1. Resignations for termination effective prior to the end of the current employment period will be accepted only upon recommendation of the President and approval of the Board of Trustees.
2. Decisions to resign at the end of the current employment period shall be submitted in writing to the appropriate Dean or Director. The appropriate Dean or Director will advise the Office of Human Resources, the Provost, and the President of such decision, and the President will make whatever announcements may be necessary and desirable.
3. Resignation results in termination of benefits, including rank.

V. RELEVANT FORMS/LINKS

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VI. QUESTIONS/RESPONSIBLE OFFICE

The responsible office for this Policy is the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. For questions regarding the resignation process and termination of benefits, contact the Office of Human Resources.

VII. POLICY ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT DATES

Date Approved: January 31, 2003

Amended: N/A