Reappointment of AFT bargaining unit members (whether faculty or professional staff) is a contractual right found in Agreement between the State of New Jersey and the Council of New Jersey State College Locals, Article XIII, Appointment and Retention of Employees. The reappointment schedules and forms have been agreed to locally.
Reappointment Forms
| Form Name | Form Purpose |
|---|---|
| Annual Reappointment Recommendation Form | To evaluate and recommend (one year) reappointment contract of a professional staff employee (AFT) |
| First Multi-Year Recommendation Form | To evaluate and recommend (initial three year) reappointment contract of a professional staff employee (AFT) |
| Reappointment Multi-Year Three Year Form | To evaluate and recommend (three year) reappointment contract of a professional staff employee (AFT) |
| Reappointment Multi-Year Four Year Form | To evaluate and recommend (four year) reappointment contract of a professional staff employee (AFT) |
| Reappointment Multi-Year Five Year Form | To evaluate and recommend (five year) reappointment contract of a professional staff employee (AFT) |
Reappointment Schedules
| Year of Service | Duration of Reappointment | Reappointment Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| In First Year of Service | One Year | First Year of Service – One-Year Reappointment Schedule |
| Completed One or Two Years of Service | One Year | One to Two Years of Service – One-Year Reappointment Schedule |
| Completed More Than Two Years of Service and Less Than Five Years of Service | One Year | Between Two and Five Years of Service – One-Year Reappointment Schedule |
| Completed Five Years of Service and Are Eligible for Their Initial Multi-Year Contract | Multi-Year | Completed Five Years of Service – Initial Multi-Year Reappointment Schedule |
| Completed Five Years of Service and on Multi-Year Contract Which Expires June 30, 2020 | Multi-Year | Completed Five Years of Service on Multi-Year Contract Which Expires June 30, 2020 – Reappointment Schedule |
Please note: all dates are “no later than.” For example, for the first step of the One-Year Reappointment for Unit Professional Staff Members in Their First Year of Service, submission of candidate recommendation form to immediate supervisor, must occur no later than Friday, January 17, 2020.
Dates refer to initiation, completion, or submission (as appropriate) and are not subject to change without notification to and approval of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. Deadlines that fall on a Saturday or Sunday will be observed on the following business day unless otherwise noted.
One-Year Reappointment – Unit Professional Staff:
Unit Professional Staff Members in Their First Year of Service*
- January 17, 2020
- Submission of candidate recommendation form to immediate supervisor
- January 24, 2020
- Recommendation to candidate from immediate supervisor
- January 31, 2020
- Recommendation of immediate supervisor to unit head
- February 14, 2020
- Recommendation from unit head to division Vice President
- February 28, 2020
- Recommendation to President and candidate from division Vice President
- March 6, 2020
- Last day candidate can request meeting with division Vice President, and review of submitted recommendation packages by Human Resources
- March 20, 2020
- Recommendations from President to Board of Trustees and notification to professional staff members
- April 3, 2020
- Board of Trustees Meeting
- April 6, 2020
- Notification of Board of Trustees’ action
- April 17, 2020
- Acceptance of reappointment to President or designee
* Professional Staff requesting review by the Professional Staff Review Board (PSRB) in accordance with LSPA 1.3.2 shall be provided an individual calendar for review of the relevant personnel action.
One-Year Reappointment – Unit Professional Staff:
Unit Professional Staff Members Who Have Completed One or Two Years of Service*
- November 8, 2019
- Submission of candidate recommendation form to immediate supervisor
- November 15, 2019
- Recommendation to candidate from immediate supervisor
- November 22, 2019
- Recommendation of immediate supervisor to unit head
- December 6, 2019
- Recommendation from unit head to division Vice President
- January 8, 2020
- Recommendation to President and candidate from division Vice President
- January 15, 2020
- Last day candidate can request meeting with division Vice President, and review of submitted recommendation packages by Human Resources
- January 24, 2020
- Recommendations from President to Board of Trustees and notification to professional staff members
- February 7, 2020
- Board of Trustees Meeting
- February 10, 2020
- Notification of Board of Trustees’ action
- February 21, 2020
- Acceptance of reappointment to President or designee
* Professional Staff requesting review by the Professional Staff Review Board (PSRB) in accordance with LSPA 1.3.2 shall be provided an individual calendar for review of the relevant personnel action.
One-Year Reappointment – Unit Professional Staff:
Unit Professional Staff Members Who Have Completed More Than Two Years of Service*
- October 23, 2019
- Submission of candidate recommendation form to immediate supervisor
- October 30, 2019
- Recommendation to candidate from immediate supervisor
- November 6, 2019
- Recommendation of immediate supervisor to unit head
- November 13, 2019
- Recommendation from unit head to division Vice President
- November 22, 2019
- Recommendation to President and candidate from division Vice President
- November 25, 2019
- Last day candidate can request meeting with division Vice President, and review of submitted recommendation packages by Human Resources
- November 29, 2019
- Recommendations from President to Board of Trustees and notification to professional staff members
- December 13, 2019
- Board of Trustees Meeting
- December 16, 2019
- Notification of Board of Trustees’ action
- January 3, 2020
- Acceptance of reappointment to President or designee
* Professional Staff requesting review by the Professional Staff Review Board (PSRB) in accordance with LSPA 1.3.2 shall be provided an individual calendar for review of the relevant personnel action.
Multi-Year Reappointment – Unit Professional Staff:
Unit Professional Staff Members Who Have Completed Five Years of Service And Are Eligible For Their Initial Multi-Year Contract*
- October 23, 2019
- Consultation between immediate supervisor and candidate, and submission of candidate recommendation form to immediate supervisor
- October 30, 2019
- Immediate supervisor notifies candidate of recommendation
- November 6, 2019
- Recommendation of immediate supervisor to unit head
- November 13, 2019
- Recommendation from unit head to division Vice President
- November 22, 2019
- Recommendation to President and candidate from division Vice President
- November 25, 2019
- Last day candidate can request meeting with division Vice President, and review of submitted recommendation packages by Human Resources
- November 29, 2019
- Recommendations from President to Board of Trustees and notification to professional staff members (including statement on career development needs, if pertinent)
- December 13, 2019
- Board of Trustees Meeting
- December 16, 2019
- Notification of Board of Trustees’ action
- January 3, 2020
- Acceptance of multi-year contract to President or designee
* Professional Staff requesting review by the Professional Staff Review Board (PSRB) in accordance with LSPA 1.3.2 shall be provided an individual calendar for review of the relevant personnel action.
Multi-Year Reappointment – Unit Professional Staff:
Unit Professional Staff Members On Multi-Year Contracts Which Expire June 30, 2021*
- February 7, 2020
- Consultation between immediate supervisor and candidate with respect to functional working relationships and job responsibilities
- February 21, 2020
- Candidate completes self-evaluation and forwards to immediate supervisor
- March 6, 2020
- Immediate supervisor notifies candidate of recommendation
- March 13, 2020
- Recommendation of immediate supervisor to unit head
- March 27, 2020
- Recommendation from unit head to division Vice President
- April 10, 2020
- Recommendation to President and candidate from division Vice President
- April 24, 2020
- Last day candidate can request meeting with division Vice President, and; review of submitted recommendation packages by Human Resources
- May 15, 2020
- Recommendations from President to Board of Trustees and notification to professional staff members (including statement on career development needs, if pertinent)
- June 3, 2020
- Board of Trustees Meeting
- June 3, 2020
- Notification of Board of Trustees’ action
- June 18, 2020
- Acceptance of multi-year contract to President or designee
* Professional Staff requesting review by the Professional Staff Review Board (PSRB) in accordance with LSPA 1.3.2 shall be provided an individual calendar for review of the relevant personnel action.