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1.03 APPOINTMENTS/TERMS OF APPOINTMENTS

Revised and Approved by LSER, July 21, 2000

Subd. 1 Chancellor

1. The Chancellor is selected by and serves at the pleasure of the Board, which sets the terms and conditions of employment.
2. The Board sets the annual salary for the Chancellor within the approved range pursuant to Section 1.13, Subd. 3 of this Plan.
3. The Chancellor may hold academic rank and may retain faculty tenure or unlimited faculty status in a university/college, if applicable and approved by the Board, consistent with the provisions and procedures of the university/college.
4. Upon completion of service as Chancellor, the Board may appoint the Chancellor as a ADistinguished Senior Fellow for Academic Affairs. The Board shall determine specific duties and shall set the salary pursuant to Section 1.13, Subd. 3 of this Plan.
5. The Chancellor's employment may be terminated at any time. However, at the Board's discretion, upon notice of termination, the Chancellor may be reassigned up to twelve (12) months. In the event of reassignment, the Chancellor must perform the assigned duties until the date of separation from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
6. The Board may choose to appoint a Chancellor utilizing a contractual appointment. A contractual appointment must include:
   • Established term lengths not to exceed five (5) years; however, an initial contract with a Chancellor may not exceed three (3) years.
   • An annual salary and provision for any increases within the salary range.
   • Provisions related to termination of employment by the Board before expiration of the term of the contract, which may include payments in addition to any benefits earned under Section 1.08 of this Plan. However, such payments may not exceed one (1) year’s salary and may not be made when termination is for just cause.
     
     

   If the Board so chooses, the contract may include:

   • Non-economic provisions.
   • Additional remuneration not covered elsewhere in this Plan, which shall not exceed 30% of the base salary established under Section 1.13, Subd. 3 of this Plan. This may include compensation above the maximum salary limits established in Section 1.13, Subd. 3.
     
     

   If the Board appoints a Chancellor utilizing a contractual agreement as defined in Section 1.02, Subd. 2 of this Plan, it does not preclude the Board from exercising its power to terminate the Chancellor at any time.

Subd. 2 Vice Chancellors and Presidents

1. Vice chancellors and presidents shall be appointed and terminated according to policies established by the Board.
2. Annual salaries shall be set pursuant to Section 1.13, Subd. 4 and 5 of this Plan and in accordance with any process established in Board policy.
3. A vice chancellor or president may hold academic rank and may retain faculty tenure or unlimited faculty status in a university/college, if applicable and approved by the Chancellor and Board, consistent with the provisions and procedures of the university/college.
4. Upon completion of service as vice chancellor for academic affairs or president, the Board may appoint the individual as a ADistinguished Senior Fellow for Academic Affairs. The Chancellor shall determine the specific duties and shall set the salary pursuant to Section 1.13, Subd. 4 and 5 of this Plan.
5. In accordance with process established in Board policy, if the continuing appointment of a vice chancellor or president is terminated, s/he may be reassigned for up to twelve (12) months. However, s/he will receive three (3) months written notice of the effective date of termination. In the event of reassignment, the vice chancellor or president must perform the assigned duties until the date of separation from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
6. The Board, upon the recommendation of the Chancellor, may choose to appoint a vice chancellor or president utilizing a contractual appointment. A contractual appointment must include:
   • Established term lengths not to exceed five (5) years; however, an initial contract with a vice chancellor or president may not exceed three (3) years.
   • An annual salary and provision for any increases consistent with the Plan.
   • Provisions related to early termination of employment under the contract by the Board, which, for presidents, may include payments in addition to any benefits earned under Section 1.08 of this Plan. However, such payments may not exceed one (1) year’s salary and may not be made when termination is for just cause.
     
     
   If the Board so chooses, the contract may include:
   • Non-economic provisions.
   • Additional remuneration not covered elsewhere in this Plan, which shall not exceed 30% of the base salary established under Section 1.13, Subd. 4 and 5 of this Plan. This may include compensation above the maximum salary limits established in Section 1.13, Subd. 4 and 5.
     
     
   If the Board appoints a vice chancellor or president utilizing a contractual agreement as defined in Section 1.02, Subd. 2 of this Plan, it does not preclude the Board from exercising its power to terminate the vice chancellor or president at any time.

Subd. 3 All Other Administrators

1. Administrators serve at the pleasure of the Chancellor/president; however, the Chancellor/president may choose to provide an initial appointment of up to 18 months for an administrator not previously employed by MnSCU. Such initial appointments may be terminated for just cause.
   
   
2. Academic Rank and Faculty Tenure or Unlimited Status. Consistent with the provisions and procedures of the university/college for making decisions relative to these matters, administrators otherwise qualified may hold academic rank and may retain faculty tenure or unlimited faculty status in the college/university, if applicable and approved by the Chancellor or president(s).
   
   University presidents may grant faculty tenure to individuals employed as academic program deans as defined by the Chancellor=s designee. The impact of such a tenure decision upon the terms and conditions of employment of members of the faculty bargaining unit shall be governed by the provisions of the labor agreement between MnSCU and the certified exclusive faculty representative. Any variance from such contractual provisions must be obtained through collective bargaining negotiations conducted by or on behalf of the university president.
   
   
3. In accordance with the process established in MnSCU procedures, if the continuing appointment of an administrator is terminated, s/he may be reassigned for up to six (6) months. However, s/he will receive three (3) months written notice of the effective date of termination. In the event of reassignment, the administrator must perform the assigned duties until the date of separation from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.

Subd. 4 Reassignment

The Chancellor/president may at any time reassign an administrator to another position within the college/university or System Office. Where such reassignment is made to a college/university from the System Office by the Chancellor, the Chancellor shall consult with the individual and the president of the college/university prior to such reassignment. Reassignment between colleges/universities must be approved by the presidents of the affected institutions and must be consistent with personnel policies and contractual provisions. Such reassignment does not constitute a vacancy. Additionally, the president or Chancellor may redefine the duties of an administrator at any time.