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GLOSSARY AND TERMS

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TENURE - The right to continued employment of a faculty member at a campus until such employment is terminated by the individual through resignation or retirement, or is terminated by the university pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement or law. In the CSU, tenure is granted at a specific campus and to a specific department and does not entitle a faculty member to an appointment or reassignment at another CSU campus or in another department on campus.

TERMINAL YEAR - The final year of employment of a faculty member who has received notice of denial of tenure. Currently the CBA provides that terminal year appointments are limited to probationary faculty who have served a minimum of three years of probation.

TITLE 5 - Refers to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, formerly known as the California Administrative Code. Title 5, Division 5 and comprises the administrative rules and regulations of the Board of Trustees of The California State University. Title 5 should not be confused with the Education Code that contains statutory or legislative provisions.

TITLE 5 SECTION 42701 - The basic principle upon which all faculty consultation including personnel recommendations are made.

TITLE IX - Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires educational institutions follow the principles and policies of gender equity.

TRUSTEES, CSU - The State Legislature established the Board of Trustees of The California State Colleges to "succeed to the powers, duties and functions with respect to the management, administration and control of the state colleges." The 25-member Board of Trustees meets six times per year. Board meetings are arranged to allow for public comment and to promote communication among the trustees and campus presidents, executive committee members of the Statewide Academic Senate, representatives of the California State Student Association, and officers of the Statewide Alumni Council.

TUITION WAIVER - See Fee Waiver

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