E-mail Notice
March 30, 2005
Extension of Deadline to apply for Faculty Early Retirement Program (FERP)
From: Rollin C. Richmond,
President Richard C. Vrem,
Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs
Robin Meiggs, President, Humboldt Chapter, CFA
Article 29 of the Unit 3 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) outlines the requirements for FERP participation. This article requires the faculty member to "notify the President in writing at least six (6) months prior to the beginning of the campus academic year." For Humboldt, that deadline was in February. However, the CSU and CFA have just begun bargaining the new successor CBA and FERP has been singled out for possible change. This has produced a great deal of uncertainty for faculty regarding possible participation in FERP. Following a discussion with the Provost and CFA representatives, President Richmond has approved extension of the campus deadline to May 1, 2005, for notification from faculty regarding their participation in FERP. This extension will provide faculty with the time they need to make a more reasoned decision regarding their retirement and participation in FERP. Please note that the College and Library Deans have been delegated the authority to approve faculty participation in FERP so letters of notification should be sent to them. All other provisions of Article 29 remain in effect.
cc: College/Library Deans