Common use of Alternatives to Reduction in Force Clause in Contracts

Alternatives to Reduction in Force. Prior to implementing a reduction in force, GHC shall give notice of the potential reduction in force to leadership of the GHCFT. Within five days from the date the notice is received by GHCFT, GHC will begin a process of information gathering including discussions and consultations with appropriate administrators, the President of the GHCFT or designee and at least two faculty members appointed by the tenured GHCFT. Such discussions and consultation shall include exchanges of information concerning the potential need to implement a reduction-in-force and any alternatives or options which any party feels are reasonably available including but not limited to: A. Transfer of a faculty member from one instructional assignment within the division or to a vacant position in another division in instances wherein an individual has adequate qualifications; B. Provision of means by which an employee can gain additional competencies in those areas considered necessary for the maintenance of quality education at GHC. These means may include: transfer to an administrative or non-teaching position, use of activity supervision as part of the academic load, re-arrangement of employment schedules, etc.; C. Use of summer quarter and/or evening courses as a regular part of the academic year to provide a faculty with a full-time load; D. Pursuit of job sharing or reduced contracts; E. Non-replacement of faculty resignations and retirements; F. Non-replacement of faculty leaves for the duration of the time that such leave is applicable; G. Incentives for non-mandatory early retirement. GHC shall provide information including but not limited to the following: A. Data indicating budget limitations, lack of funds, change in instructional or service programs or courses, or lack of student enrollment in particular programs, courses or services B. Data indicating enrollment and the trends in enrollment for the preceding three years and their effect upon departments or programs C. Data indicating present and anticipated service needs of the college and its students and prospective students, including staffing needs D. Information concerning faculty and administrative vacancies occurring through retirement, resignation, and professional and other leave E. Changes in educational policies and goals.

Alternatives to Reduction in Force. ‌ Prior to implementing a reduction in force, GHC shall give notice of the potential reduction in force to leadership of the GHCFT. Within five days from the date the notice is received by GHCFT, GHC will begin a process of information gathering including discussions and consultations with appropriate administrators, the President of the GHCFT or designee and at least two faculty members appointed by the tenured GHCFT. Such discussions and consultation shall include exchanges of information concerning the potential need to implement a reduction-in-force and any alternatives or options which any party feels are reasonably available including but not limited to: A. Transfer of a faculty member from one instructional assignment within the division or to a vacant position in another division in instances wherein an individual has adequate qualifications; B. Provision of means by which an employee can gain additional competencies in those areas considered necessary for the maintenance of quality education at GHC. These means may include: transfer to an administrative or non-teaching position, use of activity supervision as part of the academic load, re-arrangement of employment schedules, etc.; C. Use of summer quarter and/or evening courses as a regular part of the academic year to provide a faculty with a full-time load; D. Pursuit of job sharing or reduced contracts; E. Non-replacement of faculty resignations and retirements; F. Non-replacement of faculty leaves for the duration of the time that such leave is applicable; G. Incentives for non-mandatory early retirement. GHC shall provide information including but not limited to the following:. A. Data indicating budget limitations, lack of funds, change in instructional or service programs or courses, or lack of student enrollment in particular programs, courses or services B. Data indicating enrollment and the trends in enrollment for the preceding three years and their effect upon departments or programs C. Data indicating present and anticipated service needs of the college and its students and prospective students, including staffing needs D. Information concerning faculty and administrative vacancies occurring through retirement, resignation, and professional and other leave E. Changes in educational policies and goals.goals.‌

Alternatives to Reduction in Force. Prior to implementing a reduction in force, GHC shall give notice of the potential reduction in force to leadership of the GHCFT. Within five days from the date the notice is received by GHCFT, GHC will begin a process of information gathering including discussions and consultations with appropriate administrators, the President of the GHCFT or designee and at least two faculty members appointed by the tenured GHCFT. Such discussions and consultation shall include exchanges of information concerning the potential need to implement a reduction-in-force and any alternatives or options which any party feels are reasonably available including but not limited to: A. Transfer of a faculty member from one instructional assignment within the division or to a vacant position in another division in instances wherein an individual has adequate qualifications; B. Provision of means by which an employee can gain additional competencies in those areas considered necessary for the maintenance of quality education at GHC. These means may include: transfer to an administrative or non-teaching position, use of activity supervision as part of the academic load, re-arrangement of employment schedules, etc.; C. Use of summer quarter and/or evening courses as a regular part of the academic year to provide a faculty with a full-time load; D. Pursuit of job sharing or reduced contracts; E. NonX. Xxx-replacement xxxxxxxxxxx of faculty resignations and retirements; F. Non-replacement of faculty leaves for the duration of the time that such leave is applicable; G. Incentives for non-mandatory early retirement. GHC shall provide information including but not limited to the following:. A. Data indicating budget limitations, lack of funds, change in instructional or service programs or courses, or lack of student enrollment in particular programs, courses or services B. Data indicating enrollment and the trends in enrollment for the preceding three years and their effect upon departments or programs C. Data indicating present and anticipated service needs of the college and its students and prospective students, including staffing needs D. Information concerning faculty and administrative vacancies occurring through retirement, resignation, and professional and other leave E. Changes in educational policies and goals.