UNCW University oF NoTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON CONFIDENTIAL DISCONTINUATION OF EMPLOYMENT NOTICE June 26, 2023 Van Dempsey, Ph.D. Dean, Watson College of Education Dear Dr. Dempsey, This is to advise you that in accordance with UNC Policy 30.1.2 the University is exercising its option to iscontinue your “at will” appointment as Dean effective July 14, 2023, As an “at will” employee with eight years of employment at UNCW, you are entitled to 90-calendar days of notice or commensurate payment in lieu of notice. The University has elected to pay you for the 90-calendar days commensurate payment in lieu of notice. This means that you will be paid as if you have remained in the Dean position until September 24, 2023, Your last day of work in the Dean of the Watson College of Education position will be July 14, 2023. Consistent with UNCW Policy 03.220 Separation and Retreat Policy for Senior Academic & Administrative Officers, the university will review and address your return to a faculty position, provided you indicate an intention to exercise that right. Job changes can be stressful events for employees. If you would like to talk with someone from the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), please contact the EAP at 1-877-274-7342, Sincerely, Jam J. Winebrake, Ph.D. Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs cc: Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Associate Provost for Administration and Resource Management Personnel File