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Academic, Professional and University Community Service Sample Clauses

Academic, Professional and University Community Service. A consideration for tenure or promotion to any rank is evidence of active participation in the corporate life of the University community. Such contributions include service on University and Association committees, assistance and leadership in departmental administration, and contributions to the intellectual and cultural life of the campus. In addition, academic and professional service includes: contributions to professional or learned societies through service on the government or other commissions in a professional capacity, consulting work which involves more than the routine application of the existing body of knowledge, and contributions in a professional capacity to the community-at-large and to cultural, community and service organizations.
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Academic, Professional and University Community Service. 18.2.6.1 Faculty Members have the right and responsibility to undertake a fair and reasonable share of administrative responsibilities including participation in the work of the University through membership on appropriate bodies; for example, Departmental or School, Faculty and Senate committees. Where participation in such bodies is by election or appointment, a Member shall be elected or appointed only with his/her consent. Those who have the responsibility to make such appointments shall make every effort to ensure that academic, professional and University community service commitments are equitably shared. 18.2.6.2 Members have the right to participate in the work of learned societies and professional organizations, including the Faculty Association, the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations, and the Canadian Association of University Teachers. When a Member's service to such societies or associations conflicts with scheduled teaching or administrative duties, the Member shall make arrangements, subject to the approval of his/her Chair or equivalent, to make sure those duties and responsibilities are fulfilled. A Member's service to such societies and associations shall be considered in the assessment of the academic performance of the Member, and shall be treated in the same way as similar duties performed within the University.
Academic, Professional and University Community Service. 18 2 6 1 Faculty Members have the right and responsibility to undertake a fair and reasonable share of administrative responsibilities including participation in the work of the University through membership on appropriate bodies; for example, Departmental or School, Faculty and Senate committees . Where participation in such bodies is by election or appointment, a Member shall be elected or appointed only with his/her consent . Those who have the responsibility to make such appointments shall make every effort to ensure that academic, professional and University community service commitments are equitably shared . 18 2 6 2 Members have the right to participate in the work of learned societies and professional organizations, including the Faculty Association, the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations,
Academic, Professional and University Community Service. A consideration for tenure or promotion to any rank is evidence of active participation in the corporate life of the University community. Such contributions include service on University and Association committees, assistance and leadership in departmental administration, and contributions to the intellectual and cultural life of the campus. In addition academic and professional service includes: contributions to professional or learned societies through service on the government or other commissions in a professional capacity, consulting work which involves more than the routine application of the existing body of knowledge, and contributions in a professional capacity to the community-at- large and to cultural, community and service organizations. 15.7.3 If a Member is appointed at the rank of Lecturer and is working to complete the requirements for a terminal degree at an academic institution approved by the University, the Member will automatically be promoted to the rank of AssistantProfessor upon successful completion of these requiremen ts and receipt by the Vice- President: Academic of official notice that said degree will be conferred, and will receive a Promotion Increment in accordance with 30.6. 15.7.4 Tenure shall be granted when there is consistent evidence of satisfactory academic performance, demonstrated professional growth, and the promise of future development. The criteria for tenure are: (a) a satisfactory record as a teacher; (b) a satisfactory record of scholarly activity and achievement, or creative work in the performing and fine arts, to be normally demonstrated by presentation or publication in a credible academic, artistic or professional forum; (c) a satisfactory record of academic, professional and university community service. Ademonstrated record of excellence in teaching may be used to lessen the usual standards required in scholarly or creative work. In the same way, an exceptional record of scholarly or creative work may be used to lessen the standards usually applied under criteria (a) and (c). 15.7.5 A Member holding the rank of Lecturer may apply for promotion to the rank of Assistant Professor, and shall be eligible for promotion upon the demonstration of a satisfactory record of scholarly, professional or creative work in lieu of an earned doctorate or equivalent professional qualification. 15.7.6 The criteria for promotion to Associate Professor are the same as those for granting tenure. Consequently, when a Member...
Academic, Professional and University Community Service. A consideration for tenure or promotion to any rank is evidence of active participation in the corporate life of the University community. Such contributions include service on University and Association committees, assistance and leadership in departmental administration, and contributions to the intellectual and cultural life of the campus. In addition, academic and professional service includes: contributions to professional or learned societies through service on the government or other commissions in a professional capacity, consulting work which involves more than the routine application of the existing body of knowledge, and contributions in a professional capacity to the community-at-large and to cultural, community and service organizations. A consideration for promotion to Professor with Service as an identified area of impact requires evidence of sustained and significant academic, professional, and/or university service that has impacted one or more of the following: students, staff, faculty, government, and/or community-at-large. Solely carrying our one’s routine administrative and service duties is insufficient for consideration in this context.
Academic, Professional and University Community Service. A consideration for tenure or promotionto any rank is evidence of active participation in the corporate life of the University community. Such contributions include service on University and Associationcommittees, assistance and leadership in departmental administration, and contributions to the intellectual and cultural life of the campus. In addition academic and professional service includes: contributions to professional or learned societies through service on the government or other commissions in a professional capacity, consulting work which involves more than the routine application of the existing body of knowledge, and contributions in a professional capacity to the community-at-large and to cultural, community and service organizations. If a Member is appointed at the rank of Lecturer and is working to complete the requirements for a terminal degree at an academic institution approved by the University, the Member will automatically be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon successful completion of these requirements and receipt by the Vice-President: Academic of official notice that said degree will be conferred. Tenure shall be granted when there is consistent evidence of satisfactory academic performance, demonstrated professionalgrowth, andthe promise of future development. The criteria for tenure are:
Academic, Professional and University Community Service. The varied nature of the academic and professional disciplines within the University requires flexibility in the nature, assessment weighting of the criteria for tenure and promotion. between categories are not always clear-cut, and the following of are intended only as guidelines for the assessment of Members.
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  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT A. The Board of Education agrees to pay the actual tuition costs of courses taken by a teacher at accredited colleges or universities up to three courses per two (2) year fiscal periods from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2008 and July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2010 respectively, except as follows: 1. No teacher may be reimbursed for courses taken during the first year of teaching in Vineland. 2. Teachers taking courses in the second and third years of employment in Vineland will not receive remuneration until tenure has been secured. The remuneration will then be retroactive and will be paid to the teacher in a lump sum within sixty (60) days after the teacher has secured tenure. 3. All courses must be pre-approved by the Superintendent or his designee subject to the following requirements: (a) A teacher must provide official documentation that he/she has obtained a grade of B or better; (b) Reimbursement shall be paid only for courses directly related to teacher’s teaching field which increase the teacher’s content knowledge and are related to the teacher’s current certification, as determined by the Superintendent or his/her designee in his/her sole discretion; no reimbursement shall be paid for courses leading to a post graduate or professional degree in a field other than education or teaching. Further, effective September 1, 2010, all newly hired teachers shall not be eligible for reimbursement until they are tenured, and they shall not be eligible for retroactive reimbursement upon gaining tenure for courses taken prior to being tenured. (c) The maximum total payments to be made by the Board shall not exceed $130,000.00. Courses shall be applied for no earlier than the following dates: Summer Session - April 1 Fall/Winter Session - June 1 Spring Session - October 1 Courses must, as set forth hereinabove in this sub-article 18.A.3, be pre-approved by the Superintendent or his designee, prior to the teacher commencing the course(s); and (d) Teacher taking courses shall sign a contract requiring them to reimburse the Board for all tuition paid for a course if the teacher shall voluntarily leave the employ of the Board within one (1) full school/academic year of completion of said course, except that reimbursement shall not be required when the teacher shall voluntarily leave the employ of the Board due to a significant, documented life change. 4. Tuition reimbursement costs shall be a sum not to exceed the actual cost of college credits charged in an accredited public State college/University of the State of New Jersey. B. When the Superintendent initiates in-service training courses, workshops, conferences and programs designed to improve the quality of instruction, the cooperation of the Vineland Education Association will be solicited. Notwithstanding the above, the initiation of in-service training courses, workshops, conferences and programs shall be determined solely at the discretion of the Board. C. One professional leave day may be granted to a teacher upon request, according to the following guidelines: 1. The professional day may be for attendance at a workshop, seminar or visit to another school for the expressed purpose of self professional improvement for the job. 2. The request shall arrive in the office of the Superintendent of Schools at least ten (10) working days prior to the date requested and shall be reviewed by the immediate supervisor prior to submission. The Board reserves the right to deny a professional leave day before or immediately following a holiday or on a day which by its nature suggests a hardship for providing a substitute. 3. No more than two teachers from any one elementary school or from any one department in the secondary schools may be granted a professional leave for a given day. 4. The teacher may be required to submit a report to the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent, supervisor (s), principal and staff regarding the activity of the professional day. 5. Costs incurred by the teacher for the professional day authorized under this Section shall be the teacher’s responsibility. 6. A maximum of 90 professional leave days may be authorized for the school year which shall be apportioned as follows: elementary, 35; grades seven and eight, 20; and high school, 35. D. If the Board initiates a teacher’s attendance at a professional workshop, seminar or visit, the expenses shall be the responsibility of the Board. Further, this day shall not be subtracted from the 90 professional leave days granted to teachers of the Association. E. The Board agrees to pay the full cost of courses taken by secretaries related to skills and knowledge improvement when such courses are required and approved by the Board. F. The Board and the Association agree that it is important to communicate when developing and implementing current and future learning technologies, including but not limited to distance and on-line learning.

  • Training and Professional Development 11.1 The Employer will develop and maintain an employee training and development plan and provide such plan to the Union upon request. Staff training is intended to provide an opportunity for classified staff employees for training sponsored by the University Training and Development and the UW Medical Centers Organizational Development and Training. Education/Professional Leave is intended to facilitate employee access to continuing education opportunities. Training and educational/professional leave may be used for the purpose of improving job performance, maintaining and increasing proficiency, preparing staff for greater responsibility, or increasing promotional opportunities within the framework of staff positions available at the University. 11.2 Any release time for training for employees accepted for such classes shall be in accordance with the Executive Order (currently No. 52) governing this matter. In the event that two or more employees request the same training period and supervision must limit the number of persons who may participate at one time due to work requirements, the selection will be made on a mutually agreeable basis within the department. 11.3 The training program is a proper subject for discussion by either departmental or University-wide Joint Union/Management Committees. 11.4 If the Employer requires an employee to receive training, reimbursement will be provided in accordance with the University travel rules. Employee attendance at Employer required training, either during or outside working hours, will be considered time worked and compensated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. 11.5 Employee attendance at training not required by the Employer and not covered by Executive Order 52, either on approved leave from or outside of working hours, will be voluntary and not considered time worked.

  • PROFESSIONAL AUTONOMY 1. Teachers shall, within the bounds of the prescribed curriculum, and consistent with effective educational practice and the Evaluation Criteria, Local Appendix A, have individual professional autonomy in determining the methods of instruction, and the planning and presentation of course materials in the classes of pupils to which they are assigned.

  • Professional and Education Leaves (a) Leave of absence with pay or without pay may be granted to employees to attend professional and educational meetings, courses, or other events which may be judged beneficial to the employee's professional development, especially as it relates to her responsibilities with the Employer.

  • Professional Development Leave A. Policy. Professional development leave shall be made available to employees who meet the requirements set forth below. Such leaves are granted to increase an employee's value to the University through enhanced opportunities for professional renewal, educational travel, study, formal education, research, writing, or other experience of professional value, not as a reward for service.

  • Professional Development 9.01 Continuous professional development is a hallmark of professional nursing practice. As a self-regulating profession, nursing recognizes the importance of maintaining a dynamic practice environment which includes ongoing learning, the maintenance of competence, career development, career counselling and succession planning. The parties agree that professional development includes a diverse range of activities, including but not limited to formal academic programs; short-term continuing education activities; certification programs; independent learning committee participation. The parties recognize their joint responsibility in and commitment to active participation in the area of professional development.

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  • Professional Development Plan Professional Development Plan (PDP) refers to plans developed by faculty members addressing the criteria contained in Article 22 and Appendix G.

  • Professional Development Funds 23.1.1 Two Professional Development Funds, a Professional Development Support Fund and an Education Leave Fund, shall be established to support professional development activities as defined in 23.2. On April 1st of each year, the College will allocate an amount equal to no less than 0.9% of total faculty salary (exclusive of severance payments) to the Professional Development Support Fund, and an amount equal to no less than 0.6% of total faculty salary to the Educational Leave Fund. Any unused balances in these funds shall carry over to the next budget year. 23.1.2 The College agrees to provide the Association with the authority to administer the program on behalf of the College for those activities approved by the College in accordance with 23.2, 23.4 and 23.5. 23.1.3 Nothing in this Agreement prevents the College from funding professional development activities in addition to those activities supported through the Professional Development Funds (23.1.1) in accordance with the procedures described in this Article.

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