Memorandum

February 12, 2006

TO: Members of the University of Minnesota, Crookston Faculty

RE: Order Denying Motion for Denying Summary Judgment

We have received a copy of the Order Denying Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Judgment by Harry Seymour Crump, Judge of District Court. The order confirms that the University of Minnesota Board of Regents is not obligated to apply the terms of the existing collective bargaining agreement with the University of Minnesota, Duluth faculty to the University of Minnesota, Crookston faculty.

As a result of the dismissal, we consider the litigation process on this issue concluded.

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