At the time the faculty member is proposed for initial appointment to a Specific Term position, the tenure notification date is established using the form Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Tenure Decision Dates. This form specifies any credit given to the person as a result of previous experience. The form must be completed prior to the submission of the appointment for Board of Regents approval.
A faculty member with extensive academic experience may be offered a Continuous Appointment (Tenure) at the time of hiring, if the Department and the College decide to do so. However, approval must be obtained from the appropriate Vice Chancellor(s) and Chancellor prior to the extension of an offer involving a Continuous Appointment. Final approval of all Continuous Appointments must be given by the Board of Regents.