September 14, 1998

SUBJECT: Proposed Policy on Principles for the use of Adjunct Faculty

PROPOSED ACTION
That the Board discuss the proposed policy on Principles for the Use of Adjunct Faculty.

RELATED BOARD POLICY OR RESOLUTION
This topic was identified as a major Board policy-development priority at Board vote in November 1997.

RATIONALE
The "comprehensive" draft incorporates the current versions of all alternatives proposed so far by any Trustee. Sections with alternatives are labeled 2A, 2B, etc., with the shortest alternatives first. There are many shared or currently-uncontested provisions (shown in italics below) among the alternatives; contested provisions are in bold. This draft will be updated after each meeting to reflect the current thinking of the various authors and any new alternatives proposed by other Trustees. The target for final adoption of a policy is October 5.

BUDGETARY CONSIDERATIONS
The budgetary impact of the policy will depend on its final provisions. Cost estimates will be made of any financially-significant changes prior to final Board votes on the provisions of the policy.

RESOURCE PERSONNEL
Richard Fonte, President
Hunter Ellinger, Trustee
Carol Nasworthy, Trustee
John Worley, Trustee

ATTACHMENTS
Comprehensive Draft Policy