LITTLE ROCK – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas heard an information item today on proposed revisions to Board Policy 405.1 Appointment, Promotion, Tenure, Non-Reappointment, and Dismissal of Faculty; Board Policy 405.4 Employment Periods; and Board Policy 470.1 Distinguished Professorships. Action on these policy revisions will be taken up in the future following a time for further comment from UA System constituencies. The comment period is open until December 15, 2017 and comments may be sent to feedback@uasys.edu.
For details on the basis for the proposed revisions, please read the following FAQ:
https://uasys.uamsweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Board-Policy-Revision-FAQ.pdf
The initial proposed drafts of the policies can be found at the following links: