Common use of ACADEMIC AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIPS Clause in Contracts

ACADEMIC AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIPS. B 1.01 The parties recognize that the employment and student relationships between the University and Teaching Assistants are separate and distinct. Except as otherwise noted in this Agreement, academic standing and academic performance are not considered relevant to the employment relationship. It is agreed that the Collective Agreement has no bearing on matters of academic discipline or academic standing. It is further agreed that issues respecting academic discipline or academic standing involving members of the bargaining unit shall be dealt with through the University’s established processes for such matters as they apply to all students.