1499.1 When used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:

Bona fide financial exigency - an imminent financial crisis which threatens the survival of the University and which cannot be alleviated by less drastic means than termination.

Non-reappointment - the non-renewal of a contract at its expiration.

Reduction-in-force (RIF) - reduction of faculty by separation as a result of a bona fide financial exigency or a discontinuance or curtailment of any department, program, or function of the University.

Resignation - voluntary separation from the University.

Retirement - discontinuance of employment because of age or length of service.

Termination - the involuntary separation or removal of an employee from the University for cause before the term of an appointment expires.

SOURCE: Section 901 of the University of the District of Columbia Faculty and Administrative Personnel Policies, 1980, as published in Final Rulemaking published at 27 DCR 1657 (April 25, 1980), from the Proposed Rulemaking s published at 25 DCR 3934 (October 27, 1978) and 27 DCR 267 (January 18, 1980).