Common use of Opportunities to Suspend or Reduce Programs in Lieu of a Reduction in Force Clause in Contracts

Opportunities to Suspend or Reduce Programs in Lieu of a Reduction in Force. 7.701 The purpose of the procedures set forth below is to provide an opportunity for voluntary leaves of absence for retraining if a particular program or service is in jeopardy of a suspension or reduction. Tenured track faculty may request participation, but are not required to do so. In the event faculty do not request one of the opportunities listed below, they may pursue other opportunities such as: retirement, STRS reduced workload, resignation, or permanent reduced assignment to less than full-time.

Opportunities to Suspend or Reduce Programs in Lieu of a Reduction in Force. 7.701 7.7.1 The purpose of the procedures set forth below is to provide an opportunity for voluntary leaves of absence for retraining if a particular program or service is in jeopardy of a suspension or reduction. Tenured Tenure track faculty may request participation, but are not required to do so. In the event faculty do not request one of the opportunities listed below, they may pursue other opportunities such as: retirement, STRS reduced workload, resignation, or permanent reduced assignment to less than full-time.