SECTION 10

GLOSSARY AND TERMS

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LABORATORY ANIMALS - The use of animals in research and instruction which is governed by federal regulations under a number of different statutes. These regulations cover much of the research or instructional use of warm-blooded and vertebrate animals.

LAYOFF - The involuntary reduction in force of employees due to lack of work or lack of funds.

LEGAL DEFENSE - See Liability of University Employees

LEGAL DRINKING AGE - The legal drinking age in California is 21 years old.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION - See Liability of University Employees

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FOR STUDENTS - A request, usually made by a student for a written evaluation of the student by the faculty. There is no requirement that faculty members provide letters of recommendation. However, most faculty members view these letters as a professional responsibility and a normal service to students. The information in letters should provide facts about which the instructor has direct personal knowledge and judgments should be made only on matters that fall within the instructor's area of competence. Copies should be retained of all recommendations sent.

LIABILITY OF UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES - Conduct or actions by an employee which may result in allegations of violation of federal or state laws. Defense of an employee is provided by the CSU Office of General Counsel when it is alleged that the employee did something or failed to do something within the scope of employment, where the conduct is not the result of actual fraud, corruption, or malice.

LIBRARIANS - The assignment of a librarian to perform specialized library services and related duties, including but not limited to service on appropriate system wide and campus committees and task forces, public service, teaching responsibilities and student advising. The duties, location and schedule of librarian assignments may vary. Librarians are members of Unit 3 (Faculty) with all the attendant responsibilities and privileges.

LIFE INSURANCE POLICY - Under current terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, eligible faculty members are automatically covered by an employer paid life insurance policy.

LITIGATION - See Liability of University Employees

LOGO - The symbol that is reserved for the university use on all official publications, including but not limited to letterhead, newsletters, the class schedule, catalog, reports, job announcements, press releases and athletic announcements.

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