ARTICLE XV

XV.  TENURE

1. A faculty member who has previously been appointed or reappointed with tenure shall continue to have tenure.

2. All non-tenured faculty members shall be considered and eligible for tenure in accordance with all applicable statutes and regulations;

   1.  

      1. Faculty members shall be under tenure in their academic rank but not in any administrative position, during good behavior, efficient and satisfactory professional performance, as evidenced by formal evaluation and shall not be dismissed or reduced in compensation except for inefficiency , unsatisfactory professional performance, incapacity or other just cause and then only in the manner prescribed by subarticle B of Article 2 of Chapter 6 Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, after employment by the College for:

         1. five (5) consecutive calendar years; or

         2. five (5) consecutive academic years, together with employment at the beginning of the next academic year; or

         3. the equivalent of more than five (5) academic years within a period of any six (6) consecutive academic years.

      2. Notwithstanding the provisions set forth above, the Board may, as an exceptional action and upon the recorded two-thirds majority roll call vote of all its members and upon the recommendation of the President, grant tenure to an individual faculty member after employment in the College for two (2) consecutive academic years.

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   1. Tenure shall only be awarded to individuals whose performance during their probationary period gives evidence of the ability and willingness to make a continuing contribution to the growth and development of the College.

   2. Tenure shall only be awarded after presentation of positive evidence of excellence in teaching, scholarly achievement, contribution to the College or community, and fulfillment of professional responsibilities.

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