Termination by University for Cause Clause Samples
Termination by University for Cause. The University shall have the right to terminate this Agreement for cause at any time. The term “cause” shall include, in addition to and as examples of its reasonable and customary meaning in employment contracts, any of the following:
1. Failure to perform the duties outlined in Article 4.2 of this Agreement or refusal or unwillingness to perform such duties in good faith and to the best of the Employee’s abilities;
2. Material breach by Employee of any of the other terms and conditions of this Agreement;
3. Any conduct of the Employee in violation of any criminal statute of moral turpitude;
4. Any behavior of Employee that brings Employee into public disrepute, contempt, scandal or ridicule or any behavior that would bring disfavor to the reputation of the University;
5. Any serious or intentional violation of any law or of any policy, rule, regulation, constitutional provision, bylaw or interpretation of the University, the Nevada System of Higher Education, the NCAA or the Conference, which violation may, in the sole judgment of the University, reflect adversely upon the University or its Athletic Department. This shall include, without limitation, any violation which may result in the University being sanctioned by the NCAA or the Conference, and may also include any violation which may have occurred during prior employment of the Employee at another NCAA member institution;;
6. Any intentional violation, of which Employee knew or should have known, of any law or of any policy, rule, regulation, constitutional provision, bylaw or interpretation of the University, the NCAA or the Conference, which violation may, in the sole judgment of the University, reflect adversely upon the University or the programs of its Athletic Department, including any violation which may result in the University being sanctioned by the NCAA or the Conference;
7. Conduct of the Employee which, in the sole judgment of the University, is seriously prejudicial to the best interests of the University or its Athletic Department or which violates the University’s mission;
8. Prolonged absence from duty without the written consent from the President; or
9. Any cause adequate to sustain the termination of any other University employee under the provisions of the NSHE Code, Title 2, Chapter 6.
Termination by University for Cause. (a) The University may terminate the Interim President’s employment at any time for Cause upon written notice to the Interim President. "Cause" means any of the following grounds, determined in the sole judgment of the Board:
Termination by University for Cause. The University shall have the right to terminate this Agreement for cause prior to its normal expiration under paragraph 2.1, above. The term “cause” shall include, in addition to and as examples of its normally understood meaning in employment contracts, any of, but not limited to or by the following:
6.1.1 Unwillingness or refusal to perform the duties outlined in this agreement or failure to perform such duties in good faith and to the best of Lamb’s abilities;
6.1.2 Violations by Lamb of any of the other terms and conditions of this Agreement not remedied after ten
Termination by University for Cause. The University may terminate the Employee’s employment under this Agreement prior to the end of the Term for “Cause.” The term “Cause” shall include any of the following:
Termination by University for Cause. University will have the right to terminate the Agreement for cause in the event Coach breaches the Agreement; violates any (“Conference”), NCAA, University, or System rules or policies; engages in criminal, immoral or unethical conduct or otherwise brings the University into disrepute; engages in misconduct. If the Agreement is terminated for cause, the University shall have no obligation to make further payments to Coach.
Termination by University for Cause. The parties agree that the University may terminate this Agreement at any time for “Cause,” in the reasonable judgment of the Board, as evidenced by a majority vote of all Trustees then in office. Any such termination for Cause shall be effective immediately and Dr. ▇▇▇▇▇ shall have no right to any compensation or benefits after the effective date of termination, except for those already accrued but unpaid. Grounds for Cause termination shall be the following:
(a) Commission of fraudulent or knowingly dishonest activity by Dr. ▇▇▇▇▇, including but not limited to misappropriation of University funds or misuse of presidential resources;
(b) Any act or omission that is a felony or crime of moral turpitude under the Illinois or federal criminal code, fraudulent, or otherwise involves an act of serious misconduct that causes or is reasonably foreseen to cause material harm to the University; or
(c) Dr. ▇▇▇▇▇’s willful or repeated failure to perform material duties for the University (other than by reason of illness or disability) and/or comply with material rules and policies of the University, including those relating to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, or improper fraternization as determined by the Board, including but not limited to fraternization with students, employees, donors, vendors, Board members, and alumni. The University will provide Dr. ▇▇▇▇▇ with thirty (30) days to cure the deficiency, if curable.
(d) A deliberate or serious violation of any written Board Policy, Board Bylaw, or Board Regulation, federal, state, or local law or regulation, which violation may, in the sole judgment of the Board, reasonably be foreseen to cause harm to the University.
Termination by University for Cause. The University may terminate this appointment for Cause at any time upon written notice to the Coach. For purposes hereof, "
Termination by University for Cause. Paragraph 12.01(c) of the Employment Agreement is hereby amended to include the following provision regarding Coach’s waiver and forfeiture of any and all rights to the Retirement Plan in the event the University terminates the Employment Agreement for cause: Further, in the event this Employment Agreement is terminated for cause, Coach shall waive and forfeit any and all rights to the Plan created pursuant to Paragraph
Termination by University for Cause. This Agreement may be terminated by UNIVERSITY for Cause at any time upon written notice to COACH. For purposes hereof, “
Termination by University for Cause. Upon the happening of any of the following events and with ten (10) days written notice and an opportunity to meet with the Director of Athletics, the University may terminate this Agreement and Coach ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ employment without pay and without any further obligations:
A. A determination by the University, the NCAA, the Pac-12, any other equivalent body, or a court of law that Coach ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has committed a major violation of the constitution, bylaws, rules, or regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Pac-12, or any other rule-making body having jurisdiction over the activities of the Football Program.
B. A determination by the University, the NCAA, the Pac-12, any other equivalent body, or a court of law that any assistant coach of Coach ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has committed a major violation of the constitution, bylaws, rules, or regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Pac-12, or any other rule-making body having jurisdiction over the activities of the Football Program, and that Coach ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇) had directed that such violation(s) occur, 2) had prior knowledge of the violation(s) and failed to take appropriate actions to prevent such violation(s); and/or 3) failed to timely report such violation(s) to the University after they became known to Coach ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
C. A conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a felony.
D. A violation by Coach ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of a material term or condition of this Agreement that is seriously prejudicial to the reputation and best interests of the University and/or its intercollegiate athletics program.
E. Any other violation by Coach ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of a material term or condition of this Agreement if not corrected within twenty (20) days from written notice from the Athletics Director.