Letter regarding promotion and tenure procedures at UMC- October 10, 2005

Gary Westorff
Field Representative
University Education Association
639 E. Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811

Dear Gary,

I am writing concerning this year's Promotion and Tenure process for
faculty members on the Crookston campus. As you may know, the Promotion and Tenure review process consists of several steps, beginning later this month and culminating with consideration by the Board of Regents
in the Spring.

The University recognizes that certain members of the Crookston
faculty are currently eligible for consideration and wishes to honor its
commitment to consider their academic records during this academic year.
Since the parties have not reached agreement on the applicable procedure
for doing so, it is our intention to consider these faculty members for
Promotion and Tenure in accordance with the existing policies and
procedures for the Crookston campus.

If you wish to discuss this matter in greater detail, please contact
me at your earliest convenience, but not later than October 21, 2005.

Sincerely,

Patti Dion
Director, Employee Relations

Cc: Charles Casey
Robert Jones

The University of Minnesota , Crookston (UMC) is one of four campuses in the University of Minnesota land grant system.  UMC is a coordinate campus that provides a unique approach through applied and polytechnic baccalaureate education, research, and service.

UMC is an equal opportunity educator and employer