Academic Freedom and Tenure Sample Clauses

Academic Freedom and Tenure. The Statement of Academic Freedom and Tenure, 1940 Statement of Principles has been adopted as a basic guideline for University policies by action of the Board of Trustees. See Appendix B. To the extent that there are conflicts between this Agreement and these basic guidelines, the terms of this Agreement will prevail.
Academic Freedom and Tenure. The Board and the Faculty Association agree that the 1940 statement of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) on academic freedom and tenure, and subsequent approved interpretive comments (1970), shall be used for deliberations and actions pertaining to academic freedom and tenure at the College.

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  • TRAINING AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT 9.1 The Employer and the Union recognize the value and benefit of education and training designed to enhance an employee’s ability to perform their job duties. Training and employee development opportunities will be provided to employees in accordance with Employer policies and available resources. 9.2 Attendance at employer-required training will be considered time worked. The Employer will make reasonable attempts to schedule employer-required training during an employee’s regular work shift. The Employer will pay the registration and associated travel costs in accordance with Article 23, Travel, for employer-required training.

  • Management of Special and Technical Environment Each certificated support person demonstrates an acceptable level of performance in managing and organizing the special materials, equipment and environment essential to the specialized programs.

  • ASSOCIATION AND TEACHER RIGHTS A. Pursuant to the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act, the Board hereby agrees that every employee of the Board shall have the right freely to organize, join and support the Association for the purpose of engaging in collective bargaining or negotiation and other concerted activities for mutual aid and protection. As a duly elected body exercising governmental power under color of law of the State of Michigan, the Board undertakes and agrees that it will not directly or indirectly discourage or deprive or coerce any teacher in the enjoyment of any rights conferred by the Act or other laws of Michigan or the Constitution of Michigan and the United States; that it will not discriminate against any teacher with respect to hours, wages, or any terms or conditions of employment by reason of his membership in the Association, the teacher's participation in any activities of the Association or collective professional negotiations with the Board, or their institution of any grievance, complaint or proceeding under this Agreement or otherwise with respect to any terms or conditions of employment. B. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to deny or restrict to any teacher rights he may have under the Michigan General School Laws or other applicable laws and regulations. The rights granted to teachers hereunder shall be deemed to be in addition to those provided elsewhere. C. The local Xxxxxxxx Education Association and its representatives shall have the right to use school buildings at all reasonable after school hours for meetings, provided that when special custodial service is required, the Board may make a reasonable charge therefore, provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt normal school operations. D. Duly authorized representatives of the Association and their respective affiliates shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times, provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt normal school operations. E. The Association shall have the exclusive right to post notices of activities and matters of Association concern on teacher bulletin boards, at least one of which shall be provided in each school building. The Association may use the district intra-mail service and teacher mail boxes for communications to teachers. F. The Board agrees to make available to the Association in response to reasonable requests all public information concerning the financial resources of the district, including but not limited to: annual financial reports and audits, register of certificated personnel, tentative budgetary requirements and allocations (including county allocation board budgets), agendas and minutes of all Board meetings, treasurer's reports, census and membership data, names and addresses of all teachers, salaries paid thereto and educational background, and such other information as will assist the Association in developing intelligent, accurate, informed and constructive programs on behalf of the teachers and their students, together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint. G. The Board may consult with the Association on any new or modified fiscal, budgetary or tax programs, construction programs, or major revisions of educational policy, which are proposed or under consideration and the Association may be given opportunity to advise the Board with respect to said matters prior to their adoption and/or general publication. The Board shall not submit any proposal for additional operational or building millage without prior consultation with the Association. H. The provisions of this Agreement shall be applied without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex and/or marital status. Membership in the Association shall not be denied to any teacher because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex and/or marital status. I. The rights granted herein to the Association shall not be granted or extended to any competing labor organization. J. The Board shall place on the agenda of each regular board meeting as the first or second item for consideration under "new business" any matters brought to its consideration by the Association so long as those matters are made known to the Superintendent's Office six (6) calendar days prior to said regular meeting. K. The Association shall have a maximum of eleven (11) days total each school year of released time without loss of pay for officers, delegates, committee chairpersons, and/or members to take part in business which pertains to the Association. The Association President shall make all requests on behalf of Association members. The Association shall provide at least five (5) days prior notice. The Association shall pay the substitute fee. Substitutes will be obtained through regular channels.

  • Consideration of Criminal History in Hiring and Employment Decisions 10.14.1 Contractor agrees to comply fully with and be bound by all of the provisions of Chapter 12T, “City Contractor/Subcontractor Consideration of Criminal History in Hiring and Employment Decisions,” of the San Francisco Administrative Code (“Chapter 12T”), including the remedies provided, and implementing regulations, as may be amended from time to time. The provisions of Chapter 12T are incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement as though fully set forth herein. The text of the Chapter 12T is available on the web at xxxx://xxxxx.xxx/olse/fco. Contractor is required to comply with all of the applicable provisions of 12T, irrespective of the listing of obligations in this Section. Capitalized terms used in this Section and not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in Chapter 12T. 10.14.2 The requirements of Chapter 12T shall only apply to a Contractor’s or Subcontractor’s operations to the extent those operations are in furtherance of the performance of this Agreement, shall apply only to applicants and employees who would be or are performing work in furtherance of this Agreement, and shall apply when the physical location of the employment or prospective employment of an individual is wholly or substantially within the City of San Francisco. Chapter 12T shall not apply when the application in a particular context would conflict with federal or state law or with a requirement of a government agency implementing federal or state law.

  • REGISTRY OPERATOR CODE OF CONDUCT In connection with the operation of the registry for the TLD, Registry Operator will not, and will not allow any parent, subsidiary, Affiliate, subcontractor or other related entity, to the extent such party is engaged in the provision of Registry Services with respect to the TLD (each, a “Registry Related Party”), to:

  • NON-DISCRIMINATION IN HIRING AND EMPLOYMENT Competitive Supplier agrees to conduct its operations and activities under this ESA in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws regarding non-discrimination in hiring and employment of employees.

  • EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING 1. The State agrees to provide advice and counseling to employees with respect to career advancement opportunities and agency developments which have an impact on their careers. 2. Regular review of its job-related and career development and training programs will be made by the State in order to provide suitable programs for employees covered by this Agreement. When undertaking any such review, the State shall notify employees of such review and take into account suggestions and proposals made by employees. 3. Employees shall be given a reasonable notice of applicable, development and training programs available. Such notice shall include an explanation of the procedure for applying for the program. Notices of development and training programs shall be posted for reasonable periods in advance on bulletin boards at applicable work locations within the agencies involved. An appointing authority shall make every effort to permit employees' participation in such career development and training programs. Participation in any training inside or outside of work hours which is required by the State as a condition of fulfilling the requirements of the employee's job, or any in-service State training which is conducted or undertaken during normally scheduled work hours will be considered as time worked. 4. The State shall pay tuition, course-related fees, other approved course required costs and for necessary travel and lodging pursuant to established policies and procedures.

  • ASSOCIATION AND EMPLOYEE RIGHTS A. The Association shall have the right to use Xxxxxxx school buildings and facilities provided such usage does not interfere with District operations. Requests will be submitted through the procedures established by the District and are subject to the provisions of Board Policy. Any costs above and beyond the building usage policy incurred through such usage shall be assumed by the Association. B. The Association shall have the right to use District equipment (including copy machines, audio visual equipment, etc.) with the approval of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Any costs of materials incurred in such usage shall be assumed by the Association. Employees will also be provided all materials necessary to perform their expected duties. C. Where possible, bulletin boards and mailboxes shall be made available to the Association and bargaining unit members in each building that bargaining unit members are assigned to. D. Duly authorized representatives of the Association shall be permitted to transact official business on school property, provided that such business shall not interfere with normal operations. Representatives of the Association not employed by the District shall notify the supervisor of the affected employees of their presence. E. The Association may request the Board place items of interest to it on the Board agenda. These items must be filed with the Superintendent one (1) week before each regular Board meeting, unless agreed otherwise by the Superintendent or his/her designee. F. Upon request, the Superintendent and/or his/her designee shall meet with Association representatives, at agreed upon times, to discuss problems and concerns. At the request of the Association, at least one meeting shall be held each year. G. The Board shall make lunchroom space available when possible, and lavatory facilities in each building where bargaining unit employees are assigned. H. Telephone facilities shall be made available for staff use. Phone usage shall be for school-oriented business and/or personal business that cannot be conducted at another time. Unless the call is made collect or on the employee's telephone credit card, no long distance calls are permitted without supervisory approval. I. Existing parking facilities shall be made available to bargaining unit members for their use. J. The Association shall be notified in advance of any pending policy adoption affecting bargaining unit employees and shall have the opportunity to inform the Board of its opinion on the proposed policy. The Association shall have the opportunity to recommend areas in which policies might be adopted or changed. K. Upon request, a bargaining unit member shall have the right to review the contents of his/her personnel file, excluding confidential pre-employment references. At the unit member's option, a representative of the Association may accompany the bargaining unit member in such review. Should the bargaining unit member disagree with the content of any item in the personnel file, he/she may have a written statement attached to the item.

  • DEVELOPMENT OR ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS/ STATEMENTS OF WORK

  • Contractor Name Business License #: Address: City, State, Zip Code: Telephone: Facsimile: Email: * If you are an independent contractor you are required to obtain a business license with the City of Thousand Oaks. Contractor certifies under penalty of perjury that Contractor is a Sole Proprietor Corporation Limited Liability Company Partnership Nonprofit Corporation Other [describe: ]