RESOLUTION TO REAFFIRM THE ROLE OF THE WINTHROP UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN FACULTY PROMOTION AND TENURE

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University consistently delegates to the President the managerial and administrative authority for the ongoing operations of the University commensurate with the policies of the Board; and

WHEREAS, by such designation, the President is the chief executive officer of the University thereby responsible to the Trustees for the conduct, management, and quality of the University's programs and operations; and

WHEREAS, the President holds the final authority in all matters appertaining to the administrative, fiscal and program performance of the University;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED that while the Board does affirm its 1996 Resolution stating substantive judgment resides and ends with the President of the University, in matters of faculty promotion and tenure the Board may choose to receive an appeal on the basis of improper procedure.

November 6, 2009