Deaton seeks flexibility in freeze
After a week of the UM system’s hiring freeze, Chancellor Brady Deaton announced his plan for implementing the freeze at MU.
At a news conference today, Deaton said his plan places the importance on flexibility during this time. The guidelines were created to allow exemption for those positions which are critical to the function of the University. If a position needs to be filled the following criteria must be considered:
1. Does the failure to fill the position create an immediate public safety or compliance issue?
2. Is the position clearly required to fulfill core instructional needs?
3. Is the position essential for patient care?
4. Is the position clearly required to recruit, admit or retain students?
5. Will the position generate revenue that will offset the expense of the position?
6. Is the position essential to keeping the core functions of the campus running?
7. Is the position essential to the core functions of research and/or outreach?
Deaton said he has delegated responsibility to the Vice Chancellors to make decisions about hiring.
Student positions in areas such as Campus Dining Services have a designated number of positions they will hire without having to seek exception. Deaton said it is only when departments want to expand the number of students employed will they have to apply for exception.