Memorandum
To: Chancellor
Richard Jarvis
P.O.
Box 3175
Eugene,
OR 97403
From: Mark
W. Nelson, Executive Director, Association of Oregon Faculties
Re: Optional
Retirement Program (ORP)
Enclosed
you will find an analysis of the ORP situation that was just completed by the
Hartman Law Firm. When we met with
Grattan and other stakeholders last week, we indicated that we were analyzing
the matter. In an effort not to
blind side anyone, yesterday I faxed a copy to Grattan and Denise Yunker asking
that we have a conference call.
Through
Lisa, Grattan stated that these were legal issues and that he and Denise would
not participate in a conference call.
I thought it was important to give everyone the benefit of this analysis
and that some level of discussion would be helpful. Apparently, Grattan disagreed. He said we should do whatever we were going to do and let
the lawyers handle it.
We
will move ahead, but I wanted to make sure you had a copy of the analysis for
your own personal review. Please
feel free to give me a call if you have any questions. Thanks.