MA S689

Bill

Relative to the rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 75 of the General Laws to modify the provisions related to the rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts. It allows the university's Board of Trustees to hold executive sessions to consider the award of tenure to a faculty member, provided that the member is notified in writing at least 48 hours prior to the session, unless the notification is waived by agreement. The bill also grants certain rights to the faculty member being considered for tenure, including the right to be present during the discussion, have counsel or a representative present, and speak on their own behalf.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Pat Jehlen (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2487 (on 04/26/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S689

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S689
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S689.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2236	To ensure minimum fair wages and employment stability for adjunct faculty	Accompanied a new draft, see H4153	Similar To
S1376	Relative to the University of Massachusetts police	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2487	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Higher Education to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to higher education issues	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S679	Relative to the University of Massachusetts’ ability to insure buildings	Amendment (as recommended by the committee on Senate Ways and Means) adopted	Similar To
S686	Increasing transparency for the University of Massachusetts Building Authority	Accompanied a study order, see S2487	Similar To
S85	Relative to the zoning of education facilities	No further action taken	Similar To

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