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Kansas State University

University Handbook, Appendix A:
Standards for Notice of Non-Reappointment

 

The Standards for Notice of Non-Reappointment (Endorsed by the AAUP at its Fiftieth Annual Meeting, 1964)

Because a probationary appointment, even though for a fixed or stated term, carries an expectation of renewal, faculty members should be explicitly informed of a decision not to renew their appointments, in order that they may seek a position at another college or university. Such notice should be given at an early date, since a failure to secure another position for the ensuing academic year will deny faculty members the opportunity to practice their profession. The purpose of this statement is to set forth in detail, for the use of the academic profession, those standards for notice of nonreappointment which the association over a period of years has actively supported and which are expressed as a general principle in the 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure. (See Appendix C.)

The Standards for Notice

(BOR 3-21-68; amended 9-21-79, 4-16-82)
Notice of non-reappointment should be given in writing in accordance with the following standards; however, such standards shall not be applicable to any administrative assignments (see C120).

  1. Not later than March 1 of the first academic year of service, if the appointment expires at the end of that year; or, if a one-year appointment terminates during an academic year, at least three months in advance of its termination.
  2. Not later than December 15 of the second academic year of service, if the appointment expires at the end of that year; or, if an initial two-year appointment terminates during an academic year, at least six months in advance of its termination.
  3. At least 12 months before the expiration of an appointment after two or more years in the institution.

These statements (i.e., the foregoing) shall apply even during periods of declared financial exigency, unless impossible, in which case notice shall be provided as early as feasible.