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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:

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.

4. 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 Date DR. RITA CAVIN: ______________________________________ __________________________________ Signature Date