(1) This policy shall govern reduction in force, which is deemed to constitute sufficient or adequate cause for dismissal/termination of probationary faculty employees prior to the written term of their individual appointment or tenured faculty employees.

(2) Reduction in force shall include, but not be limited to, any of the following grounds:

(a) Lack of funds.

(b) Elimination and/or reduction of programs, courses or services.

(c) Decreased enrollment.

(d) Changes in educational policy and/or goals.

(3) Nothing in this reduction in force policy shall be construed to affect the decision and right of the appointing authority not to renew a probationary academic employee appointment without cause pursuant to RCW 28B.50.857.