Vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown, Jr.

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that encourages state universities to develop and adopt tenure policies that encourage and reward service in the community.

Highlights:

• Encourages universities in the California State University and the University of California systems to include a service component in the review for retention, tenure, and promotion policies before the end of the 2017-2018 academic year (Sec. 2).

• Encourages universities in the California State University and the University of California systems to develop and distribute transparent criteria for tenure which include service as a criterion (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that certain service contributions may be recognized for purposes of appointment, promotion, retention, and tenure review, including, but not limited to, the following service contributions (Sec. 2):
• Serving on community boards and committees;
• Working in outreach programs developed to promote cultural diversity among students;
• Developing programs for underserved populations;
• Consulting with or addressing student and community organizations; or
• Any other service activities that focus on improving the health and well-being of society.

• Requires a candidate for tenure to document his or her service contributions before these contributions can be used as a basis for a favorable tenure decision (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that encourages state universities to develop and adopt tenure policies that encourage and reward service in the community.

Highlights:

• Encourages universities in the California State University and the University of California systems to include a service component in the review for retention, tenure, and promotion policies before the end of the 2017-2018 academic year (Sec. 2).

• Encourages universities in the California State University and the University of California systems to develop and distribute transparent criteria for tenure which include service as a criterion (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that certain service contributions may be recognized for purposes of appointment, promotion, retention, and tenure review, including, but not limited to, the following service contributions (Sec. 2):
• Serving on community boards and committees;
• Working in outreach programs developed to promote cultural diversity among students;
• Developing programs for underserved populations;
• Consulting with or addressing student and community organizations; or
• Any other service activities that focus on improving the health and well-being of society.

• Requires a candidate for tenure to document his or her service contributions before these contributions can be used as a basis for a favorable tenure decision (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text