2.84 Impasse
- If either party believes an impasse has been reached on any issue or issues it may so inform the other party and propose such means and methods as it believes will aid in resolving the impasse. The other party will accept or reject such proposal within five (5) working days and if rejected propose an alternative method or means to resolve the impasse, including mediation.
- If the initiating party rejects such counter-proposal, the University's negotiating team shall report the issue(s) resulting in the impasse and any other information as they see fit to the Board of Curators in writing and shall re-engage on such terms as are prescribed by the Board, if any. If further negotiations result in impasse, then the Board of Curators may implement all, part, or none of the last and final offer of its bargaining committee.
Effective Date
Approved by Board of Curators: January 15, 2026