Dear [whoever is assembling the file]:

        I have been informed of my rights of access, pursuant to Oregon Revised
Statute (ORS) 351065 (Sect. 3,4,5,6) effective 1995, to the full evaluative file being prepared for consideration of my case for promotion [and/or indefinite tenure, as appropriate].  However, it is my view that referees’ evaluations should be kept confidential.

 Consequently, I hereby waive in advance my legal right of access to see the evaluative materials submitted by all referees in conjunction with my promotion [and/or tenure] review.  I make this waiver with full knowledge of my legal rights under Oregon Law and without duress.

 You should feel free to inform prospective referees that I have submitted this waiver and agreed voluntarily to forego any legal rights of access to these materials which I possess under Oregon Law.

                                                                                      Sincerely,

                                                                                     [Candidate]