The University adheres strictly to Board of Trustees, Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), State of Mississippi, Policies and Bylaws policy 401.0102 , which requires Board approval of University appointments to specified positions.
The effective appointment date associated with an offer of employment for any position covered by this policy must be after the date of Board approval, and is contingent upon such approval.
No public announcement of hiring decisions requiring Board approval may be made in advance of Board action.
Required paperwork for Board consideration of approval includes:
- Employment Action Form (EAF)
- Copy of the electronic Position Approval Request Form (PARF) or approved waiver and routing form
- Letter of offer endorsed by the responsible administrative channels