criteria. Any changes in the University procedures or criteria shall require the review of unit criteria for conformity with new University criteria and procedures. This review and any changes shall be submitted through the respective Dean and the Faculty Senate to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.
2.8 SEPARATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY
2.8.1 Resignation
A faculty member shall be able to resign prior to the beginning of a semester (fall or spring) provided that he or she gives at least 60 days written notice prior to the beginning of the semester and a suitable replacement can be found. Upon receipt of the notice, the University will initiate a search process to find a suitable replacement. A faculty member who resigns from an appointment at the end of an academic year shall do so by providing notice in writing at the earliest possible opportunity, preferably by May 1 or within 10 working days of receiving notification of the terms of an appointment for the upcoming academic year.
Once a faculty member has returned the acceptance of appointment form for the upcoming year, a contract is in effect for the next academic year, and any resignations must meet the criteria as stated above.
In the case of hardship or in a case where significant professional advancement would be precluded, a faculty member may request a waiver of the requirement of notice.
If a faculty member resigns from the University, he or she must submit grade book(s) and any other written records of a student's progress, scholastic attainment, and attendance (as well as other University property such as keys and equipment) to the Chairperson or Dean before leaving the University. All keys must be submitted to the locksmith.
2.8.2 Retirement
Kentucky State University does not have a mandatory retirement age for faculty members. The University's activities are in compliance with appropriate state and federal laws.
2.8.3 Non-reappointment
2.8.3.1 Temporary Appointments
At the time a temporary appointment is made (see Section 2.2.1 of this Handbook), the appointee shall be informed of the expiration date of the appointment.
2.8.3.2 Tenure Track Appointments
Notice of non-reappointment of non-tenured faculty in tenure track positions shall be given in writing in accordance with the following schedule.
a. The faculty member shall be notified of intended termination not later than March 15 of the first academic year of employment under a tenure track contract, if the contract expires at the end of that academic year; or, if the contract is for less than
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