EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT - INTERIM PRESIDENT

UMPQUA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

This Agreement is entered into between the Umpqua Community College Board of Trustees (the Board)
on behalf of the Umpqua Community College District (the District) and Dr. Rita Cavin (Dr. Cavin).
1.

PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT: The District wishes to employ Dr. Cavin as Interim President
of Umpqua Community College, and Dr. Cavin wishes to accept such employment, on the terms
and conditions stated below.

2.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Dr. Cavins employment shall commence on June 17, 2015, and shall
continue while there is a need for an Interim President, subject to termination of this Agreement
pursuant to Paragraph 5 below.

3.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Dr. Cavin shall be compensated as follows:

4.

a.

Dr. Cavin will receive a salary at the rate of $13,601 per month on the Colleges regular
paydays and according to the Colleges regular payroll procedures. The salary shall be
prorated on an hourly basis for work performed from June 17, 2015 through June 30, 2015,
not to exceed 40 hours per workweek. Dr. Cavin shall maintain and submit time records
showing all hours worked during that period, in accordance with the Colleges regular
payroll procedures.

b.

Dr. Cavin agrees that she shall not be eligible for any benefits during the term of her
employment (e.g. health insurance, PERS, etc.) except as expressly stated in this Agreement.

c.

Dr. Cavin shall be reimbursed for expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of her
duties as Interim President, according to the Colleges regular expense reimbursement
procedures.

INTERIM PRESIDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Dr. Cavin agrees to perform the
following duties and responsibilities during the term of her employment, to the best of her ability:
a.

Dr. Cavin shall be vested with full authority to act as President of the College at all times
during her employment, and will perform all of the customary duties of President of
Umpqua Community College, consistent with the Board Policies and the Position
Description attached as Exhibit A. Dr. Cavin shall perform additional duties and
responsibilities as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Board.

b.

During her employment, Dr. Cavin agrees to comply with all applicable laws and
regulations governing community colleges in the state of Oregon, and she agrees to comply
with the Colleges Policies and Procedures, including future modifications.

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5.

TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT: Either the Board or Dr. Cavin may terminate this Agreement
and the employment relationship for any reason with 30 days written notice to the other party.
Notice to the Board shall be sent to the Board Chair. Notice to Dr. Cavin shall be sent to the
mailing address on file with the College, which Dr. Cavin shall keep current. Notice shall be
deemed effective on the date postmarked. Dr. Cavins duties and responsibilities may be modified
as the Board deems necessary during the 30-day notice period.

6.

INDEMNIFICATION: During the term of this Agreement, Dr. Cavin shall be entitled to
indemnification by the College for all actions within the course and scope of her employment as
required by ORS 30.285, and shall be covered as an officer under the Colleges errors and
omissions insurance and general liability insurance.

7.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between Dr. Cavin
and the Board on behalf of the District, and supersedes all prior oral or written understandings
between the parties. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless it is in
writing and signed by Dr. Cavin and the Board Chair, or his or her designee.

UMPQUA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT:

BY:________________________________________
Board Chair

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Date

DR. RITA CAVIN:

______________________________________
Signature

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Date