Common use of APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENTS Clause in Contracts

APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENTS. Section 1. The University appoints GTFs after consultation with departments, schools, and colleges, who make recommendations from among a pool of eligible candidates within their unit. Graduate students have the right to apply for GTF positions in all departments or employing units. There can be no limits on the number of GTF positions for which a graduate student may apply. a) who is eligible for appointment and how applicants are ranked (e.g., in-department vs. out- of-department students, Master's vs. Doctoral students, initial year vs. continuing students, etc.); b) what weight is given to previous experience in teaching (in the department or in other departments or institutions); c) if continuing appointments are possible, what evaluative factors are used (e.g., if previous GTF performance is deemed relevant, how is it to have been evaluated; are academic records as student being used, etc.). The above are meant to be exemplary rather than mandatory. The intent is that candidates shall be given clear information concerning the framework in which their applications are being considered. When making a GTF hiring decision, an employing unit may not select a particular candidate on the basis that costs associated with that candidate’s benefits (e.g., tuition, insurance) will cost the unit less than those of other candidates. Each department and employing unit must maintain GTF search records (including applicant rankings) in accordance with the University’s personnel records retention schedule. In the event of a grievance related to hiring procedures, this information, redacted in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), will be made available to the University and the Union. Appointment decisions shall be made by the standing committee of the department and shall not be made for arbitrary or capricious reasons. In choosing among candidates, strong consideration may be given to the student’s potential in the proposed academic program. Because of this, in academic departments, priority may be given to candidates enrolled in that department’s program(s). While appointment or reappointment criteria may include the recommendation of the person who will act as the GTF's supervisor, the committee must give substantial consideration to the other appointment or reappointment criteria. If a department or employing unit does not offer a reappointment on the basis of less than satisfactory academic progress toward the degree, the department/unit must inform the student of this in writing, citing the criteria for satisfactory academic progress that have not been met. Graduate students may grieve departmental decisions related to satisfactory progress through the University’s graduate student academic grievances procedure. As described in Article 9, each potential GTF shall receive the written appointment or reappointment criteria at the time of application. The University will send a notice to each candidate for a graduate teaching fellowship of its hiring decision within five (5) working days after the decision has been made. Unsuccessful candidates who wish to obtain additional information regarding the hiring decision shall have the right to make an appointment with the department head or graduate program director. The University will offer graduate teaching fellowships to graduate students by sending letters of appointment stating the terms of the appointment, including the duration, monthly rate, percent of FTE and level. At the time of the appointment offer, each department or administrative unit shall provide the graduate student with written instructions on how to access the department or administrative unit’s General Duties and Responsibilities Statement. Hiring units and GTFs shall both endeavor to complete and sign letters of appointment and other necessary hiring paperwork in a timely manner. The University agrees to post all GTF job openings for positions in non-academic or administrative units and out-of-department positions with the Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation office, and on the websites of the Graduate School and Human Resources. Section 2. No appointment shall create any automatic right, interest or expectation in any other appointment beyond its specific terms. GTFs will be employed year-to-year rather than term-to- term whenever feasible. GTFs cannot be employed term-to-term in order to determine whether they are adequately qualified for a GTF position. Employing units are encouraged to appoint full academic year (fall, winter, spring) appointments whenever feasible. Each department and employing unit in which there is a possibility that GTFs will be reappointed shall include reappointment criteria in their written criteria for appointment (see Section 1). Section 3. Once an appointment of a GTF has been accepted it may not be rescinded or reduced except for good cause shown. The duration of a GTF appointment is limited to a maximum period established by policies published in the GDRS governing GTF reappointments in the department or school, contingent on satisfactory academic progress, the availability of funds and positions, and providing that the definition of the position does not substantially change. Nothing in this section shall preclude the University or employing unit from pursuing discipline or discharge of a GTF as outline in Article 16. Section 4. Departments and programs will give priority to GTF appointments. All graduate students employed by the University at .2FTE or above for research, teaching (e.g., grading, lab assistant, discussion leader) or administrative duties will be awarded a Graduate Teaching Fellowship, except in emergency situations that cannot be accommodated by an increase in the FTE of current GTFs and/or the creation of new GTF position. This section also applies to the hiring of undergraduate students or other non-salaried hourly workers to positions appropriate for GTFs. Nothing in this article is intended to limit appropriate educational opportunities for undergraduates.

APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENTS. Section 1. The University appoints GTFs GEs after consultation with departments, schools, and colleges, who make recommendations from among a pool of eligible candidates within their unit. Graduate students have the right to apply for GTF GE positions in all departments or employing units. There can be are no limits on the number of GTF GE positions for which a graduate student may apply. a) who is eligible for appointment and how applicants are ranked (e.g., in-department vs. out- of-department students, Master's ’s vs. Doctoral students, initial year vs. continuing students, etc.); b) what weight is given to previous experience in teaching (in the department or in other departments or institutions); c) if continuing appointments are possible, what evaluative factors are used (e.g., if was previous GTF GE performance is deemed relevant, ? how is was it to have been evaluated; ? are academic records as student being used, ? etc.). The above are meant to be exemplary rather than mandatory. The intent is that candidates shall be given clear information concerning the framework in criteria by which their applications are being consideredevaluated. When making a GTF GE hiring decision, an employing unit may not select a particular candidate on the basis that costs associated with that candidate’s benefits (e.g., tuition, insurance) will cost the unit less than those of other candidates. Each department and employing unit must maintain GTF GE search records (including applicant rankings) in accordance with the University’s personnel records retention schedule. In the event of a grievance related to hiring procedures, this information, redacted in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), will be made available to the University and the Union. Appointment decisions shall be made by the standing committee of the department and shall not be made for arbitrary or capricious reasons. In choosing among candidates, strong consideration may be given to the student’s potential in the proposed academic program. Because of this, in academic departments, priority may be given to candidates enrolled in that department’s program(s). While appointment or reappointment criteria may include the recommendation of the person who will act as the GTF's GE’s supervisor, the committee must give substantial consideration to the other appointment or reappointment criteria. If a department or employing unit does not offer a reappointment on the basis of less than satisfactory academic progress toward the degree, the department/unit must inform the student of this in writing, citing the criteria for satisfactory academic progress that have not been met. Graduate students may grieve departmental decisions related to satisfactory progress through the University’s graduate student academic grievances procedure. As described in Article ARTICLE 9, each potential GTF GE shall receive the written appointment or reappointment criteria at the time of application. The University will send a notice to each candidate for a graduate teaching fellowship of its hiring decision within five (5) working days after the decision has been made. Unsuccessful candidates who wish to obtain additional information regarding the hiring decision shall have the right to make an appointment with the department head or graduate program director. The University will offer graduate teaching fellowships to graduate students by sending letters of appointment stating the terms of the appointment, including the duration, monthly rate, percent of FTE and level. XXx accept the appointment by sending the signed letter of appointment back to the University. The University may fulfill its duties with an electronic appointment system which may also allow electronic acceptance by the GE. For purposes of Section 3, the GE’s acceptance is valid on the date it is received by the University. The University shall endeavor to educate all departments and employing units on the proper procedure for making offers of employment to Graduate Employees and discourage the practice of presenting informal offers of employment as guaranteed. At the time of the appointment offer, each department or administrative unit shall provide the graduate student with written instructions on how to access the department or administrative unit’s General Duties and Responsibilities Statement. Hiring units and GTFs GEs shall both endeavor to complete and sign letters of appointment and other necessary hiring paperwork in a timely manner. The University agrees to post all GTF GE job openings for positions in non-academic or administrative units and out-of-department positions with the Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation office, and on the websites of the Graduate School and Human Resources. Section 2. No appointment shall create any automatic right, interest or expectation in any other appointment beyond its specific terms. GTFs GEs will be employed year-to-year rather than term-to- term whenever feasible. GTFs Departments and hiring Units shall ensure that split appointments do not result in a GE’s workload exceeding their FTE, as described in ARTICLE 22. GEs cannot be employed term-to-term in order to determine whether they are adequately qualified for a GTF GE position. Employing units are encouraged to appoint full academic year (fall, winter, spring) appointments whenever feasible. Each department and employing unit in which there is a possibility that GTFs GEs will be reappointed shall include reappointment criteria in their written criteria for appointment (see Section 1). Section 3. An appointment may be rescinded by the employing unit within ten (10) calendar days of issuance of the offer unless payable work is requested by the University and performed by the GE. All offer letters must clearly state in bold font on the first page that there is a ten (10) day rescission period. Once an appointment of a GTF GE has been accepted and the rescission period has passed, it may not be rescinded or reduced except for good cause shown. The duration of a GTF GE appointment is limited to a maximum period established by policies published in the GDRS governing GTF GE reappointments in the department or school, contingent on satisfactory academic progress, the availability of funds and positions, and providing that the definition of the position does not substantially change. Nothing in this section shall preclude the University or employing unit from pursuing discipline or discharge of a GTF GE as outline outlined in Article ARTICLE 16. Section 4. Departments and programs will give priority to GTF GE appointments. All graduate students employed by the University at .2FTE .2 FTE or above for research, teaching (e.g., grading, lab assistant, discussion leader) ), or administrative duties will be awarded a Graduate Teaching FellowshipEmployee appointment, except in emergency situations that cannot be accommodated by an increase in the FTE of current GTFs GEs and/or the creation of new GTF GE position. This section also applies to the hiring of undergraduate students or other non-salaried hourly workers to positions appropriate for GTFsGEs. Section 5. Nothing Subject to the offer and acceptance method described in this article is intended Section 1 and the rescission period described in Section 3, years of funding offered by a department or employing unit detailed in admission or appointment notices sent to limit appropriate educational opportunities new hires and any subsequent offers of funding shall be binding and may not be reduced or rescinded except for undergraduatesgood cause shown including the GE’s poor performance, discharge under ARTICLE 16, or ineligibility for an appointment due to unsatisfactory academic progress.

APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENTS. ‌‌‌ Section 1. The University appoints GTFs GEs after consultation with departments, schools, and colleges, who make recommendations from among a pool of eligible candidates within their unit. Graduate students have the right to apply for GTF GE positions in all departments or employing units. There can be no limits on the number of GTF GE positions for which a graduate student may apply. a) who is eligible for appointment and how applicants are ranked (e.g., in-department vs. out- of-department students, Master's ’s vs. Doctoral students, initial year vs. continuing students, etc.); b) what weight is given to previous experience in teaching (in the department or in other departments or institutions); c) if continuing appointments are possible, what evaluative factors are used (e.g., if previous GTF GE performance is deemed relevant, how is it to have been evaluated; are academic records as student being used, etc.). The above are meant to be exemplary rather than mandatory. The intent is that candidates shall be given clear information concerning the framework in which their applications are being considered. When making a GTF GE hiring decision, an employing unit may not select a particular candidate on the basis that costs associated with that candidate’s benefits (e.g., tuition, insurance) will cost the unit less than those of other candidates. Each department and employing unit must maintain GTF GE search records (including applicant rankings) in accordance with the University’s personnel records retention schedule. In the event of a grievance related to hiring procedures, this information, redacted in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), will be made available to the University and the Union. Appointment decisions shall be made by the standing committee of the department and shall not be made for arbitrary or capricious reasons. In choosing among candidates, strong consideration may be given to the student’s potential in the proposed academic program. Because of this, in academic departments, priority may be given to candidates enrolled in that department’s program(s). While appointment or reappointment criteria may include the recommendation of the person who will act as the GTF's GE’s supervisor, the committee must give substantial consideration to the other appointment or reappointment criteria. If a department or employing unit does not offer a reappointment on the basis of less than satisfactory academic progress toward the degree, the department/unit must inform the student of this in writing, citing the criteria for satisfactory academic progress that have not been met. Graduate students may grieve departmental decisions related to satisfactory progress through the University’s graduate student academic grievances procedure. As described in Article ARTICLE 9, each potential GTF GE shall receive the written appointment or reappointment criteria at the time of application. The University will send a notice to each candidate for a graduate teaching fellowship of its hiring decision within five (5) working days after the decision has been made. Unsuccessful candidates who wish to obtain additional information regarding the hiring decision shall have the right to make an appointment with the department head or graduate program director. The University will offer graduate teaching fellowships to graduate students by sending letters of appointment stating the terms of the appointment, including the duration, monthly rate, percent of FTE and level. GEs accept the appointment by sending the signed letter of appointment back to the University. For purposes of Section 3, the GE’s acceptance is valid on the date it is received by the University. The University shall endeavor to educate all departments and employing units on the proper procedure for making offers of employment to Graduate Employees and discourage the practice of presenting informal offers of employment as guaranteed. At the time of the appointment offer, each department or administrative unit shall provide the graduate student with written instructions on how to access the department or administrative unit’s General Duties and Responsibilities Statement. Hiring units and GTFs GEs shall both endeavor to complete and sign letters of appointment and other necessary hiring paperwork in a timely manner. The University agrees to post all GTF GE job openings for positions in non-academic or administrative units and out-of-department positions with the Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation office, and on the websites of the Graduate School and Human Resources. Section 2. No appointment shall create any automatic right, interest or expectation in any other appointment beyond its specific terms. GTFs GEs will be employed year-to-year rather than term-to- term whenever feasible. GTFs GEs cannot be employed term-to-term in order to determine whether they are adequately qualified for a GTF GE position. Employing units are encouraged to appoint full academic year (fall, winter, spring) appointments whenever feasible. Each department and employing unit in which there is a possibility that GTFs GEs will be reappointed shall include reappointment criteria in their written criteria for appointment (see Section 1). Section 3. An appointment may be rescinded by the employing unit within ten (10) calendar days of issuance of the offer unless payable work is requested by the University and performed by the GE. All offer letters must clearly state in bold font on the first page that there is a ten (10) day rescission period. Once an appointment of a GTF GE has been accepted and the rescission period has passed, it may not be rescinded or reduced except for good cause shown. The duration of a GTF GE appointment is limited to a maximum period established by policies published in the GDRS governing GTF GE reappointments in the department or school, contingent on satisfactory academic progress, the availability of funds and positions, and providing that the definition of the position does not substantially change. Nothing in this section shall preclude the University or employing unit from pursuing discipline or discharge of a GTF as outline in Article 16. Section 4. Departments and programs will give priority to GTF appointments. All graduate students employed by the University at .2FTE or above for research, teaching (e.g., grading, lab assistant, discussion leader) or administrative duties will be awarded a Graduate Teaching Fellowship, except in emergency situations that cannot be accommodated by an increase in the FTE of current GTFs and/or the creation of new GTF position. This section also applies to the hiring of undergraduate students or other non-salaried hourly workers to positions appropriate for GTFs. Nothing in this article is intended to limit appropriate educational opportunities for undergraduates.

APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENTS. ‌‌‌ Section 1. The University appoints GTFs GEs after consultation with departments, schools, and colleges, who make recommendations from among a pool of eligible candidates within their unit. Graduate students have the right to apply for GTF GE positions in all departments or employing units. There can be are no limits on the number of GTF GE positions for which a graduate student may apply. a) who is eligible for appointment and how applicants are ranked (e.g., in-department vs. out- of-department students, Master's ’s vs. Doctoral students, initial year vs. continuing students, etc.); b) what weight is given to previous experience in teaching (in the department or in other departments or institutions); c) if continuing appointments are possible, what evaluative factors are used (e.g., if was previous GTF GE performance is deemed relevant, ? how is was it to have been evaluated; ? are academic records as student being used, ? etc.). The above are meant to be exemplary rather than mandatory. The intent is that candidates shall be given clear information concerning the framework in criteria by which their applications are being consideredevaluated. When making a GTF GE hiring decision, an employing unit may not select a particular candidate on the basis that costs associated with that candidate’s benefits (e.g., tuition, insurance) will cost the unit less than those of other candidates. Each department and employing unit must maintain GTF GE search records (including applicant rankings) in accordance with the University’s personnel records retention schedule. In the event of a grievance related to hiring procedures, this information, redacted in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), will be made available to the University and the Union. Appointment decisions shall be made by the standing committee of the department and shall not be made for arbitrary or capricious reasons. In choosing among candidates, strong consideration may be given to the student’s potential in the proposed academic program. Because of this, in academic departments, priority may be given to candidates enrolled in that department’s program(s). While appointment or reappointment criteria may include the recommendation of the person who will act as the GTF's GE’s supervisor, the committee must give substantial consideration to the other appointment or reappointment criteria. If a department or employing unit does not offer a reappointment on the basis of less than satisfactory academic progress toward the degree, the department/unit must inform the student of this in writing, citing the criteria for satisfactory academic progress that have not been met. Graduate students may grieve departmental decisions related to satisfactory progress through the University’s graduate student academic grievances procedure. As described in Article ARTICLE 9, each potential GTF GE shall receive the written appointment or reappointment criteria at the time of application. The University will send a notice to each candidate for a graduate teaching fellowship of its hiring decision within five (5) working days after the decision has been made. Unsuccessful candidates who wish to obtain additional information regarding the hiring decision shall have the right to make an appointment with the department head or graduate program director. The University will offer graduate teaching fellowships to graduate students by sending letters of appointment stating the terms of the appointment, including the duration, monthly rate, percent of FTE and level. GEs accept the appointment by sending the signed letter of appointment back to the University. The University may fulfill its duties with an electronic appointment system which may also allow electronic acceptance by the GE. For purposes of Section 3, the GE’s acceptance is valid on the date it is received by the University. The University shall endeavor to educate all departments and employing units on the proper procedure for making offers of employment to Graduate Employees and discourage the practice of presenting informal offers of employment as guaranteed. At the time of the appointment offer, each department or administrative unit shall provide the graduate student with written instructions on how to access the department or administrative unit’s General Duties and Responsibilities Statement. Hiring units and GTFs GEs shall both endeavor to complete and sign letters of appointment and other necessary hiring paperwork in a timely manner. The University agrees to post all GTF GE job openings for positions in non-academic or administrative units and out-of-department positions with the Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation office, and on the websites of the Graduate School and Human Resources. Section 2. No appointment shall create any automatic right, interest or expectation in any other appointment beyond its specific terms. GTFs GEs will be employed year-to-year rather than term-to- term whenever feasible. GTFs Departments and hiring Units shall ensure that split appointments do not result in a GE’s workload exceeding their FTE, as described in ARTICLE 22. GEs cannot be employed term-to-term in order to determine whether they are adequately qualified for a GTF GE position. Employing units are encouraged to appoint full academic year (fall, winter, spring) appointments whenever feasible. Each department and employing unit in which there is a possibility that GTFs GEs will be reappointed shall include reappointment criteria in their written criteria for appointment (see Section 1). Section 3. An appointment may be rescinded by the employing unit within ten (10) calendar days of issuance of the offer unless payable work is requested by the University and performed by the GE. All offer letters must clearly state in bold font on the first page that there is a ten (10) day rescission period. Once an appointment of a GTF GE has been accepted and the rescission period has passed, it may not be rescinded or reduced except for good cause shown. The duration of a GTF GE appointment is limited to a maximum period established by policies published in the GDRS governing GTF GE reappointments in the department or school, contingent on satisfactory academic progress, the availability of funds and positions, and providing that the definition of the position does not substantially change. Nothing in this section shall preclude the University or employing unit from pursuing discipline or discharge of a GTF GE as outline outlined in Article ARTICLE 16. Section 4. Departments and programs will give priority to GTF GE appointments. All graduate students employed by the University at .2FTE .2 FTE or above for research, teaching (e.g., grading, lab assistant, discussion leader) ), or administrative duties will be awarded a Graduate Teaching FellowshipEmployee appointment, except in emergency situations that cannot be accommodated by an increase in the FTE of current GTFs GEs and/or the creation of new GTF GE position. This section also applies to the hiring of undergraduate students or other non-salaried hourly workers to positions appropriate for GTFsGEs. Section 5. Nothing Subject to the offer and acceptance method described in this article is intended Section 1 and the rescission period described in Section 3, years of funding offered by a department or employing unit detailed in admission or appointment notices sent to limit appropriate educational opportunities new hires and any subsequent offers of funding shall be binding and may not be reduced or rescinded except for undergraduatesgood cause shown including the GE’s poor performance, discharge under ARTICLE 16, or ineligibility for an appointment due to unsatisfactory academic progress.

APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENTS. Section 1. The University appoints GTFs GEs after consultation with departments, schools, and colleges, who make recommendations from among a pool of eligible candidates within their unit. Graduate students have the right to apply for GTF GE positions in all departments or employing units. There can be no limits on the number of GTF GE positions for which a graduate student may apply. a) who is eligible for appointment and how applicants are ranked (e.g., in-department vs. out- of-department students, Master's ’s vs. Doctoral students, initial year vs. continuing students, etc.); b) what weight is given to previous experience in teaching (in the department or in other departments or institutions); c) if continuing appointments are possible, what evaluative factors are used (e.g., if previous GTF GE performance is deemed relevant, how is it to have been evaluated; are academic records as student being used, etc.). The above are meant to be exemplary rather than mandatory. The intent is that candidates shall be given clear information concerning the framework in which their applications are being considered. When making a GTF GE hiring decision, an employing unit may not select a particular candidate on the basis that costs associated with that candidate’s benefits (e.g., tuition, insurance) will cost the unit less than those of other candidates. Each department and employing unit must maintain GTF GE search records (including applicant rankings) in accordance with the University’s personnel records retention schedule. In the event of a grievance related to hiring procedures, this information, redacted in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), will be made available to the University and the Union. Appointment decisions shall be made by the standing committee of the department and shall not be made for arbitrary or capricious reasons. In choosing among candidates, strong consideration may be given to the student’s potential in the proposed academic program. Because of this, in academic departments, priority may be given to candidates enrolled in that department’s program(s). While appointment or reappointment criteria may include the recommendation of the person who will act as the GTF's GE’s supervisor, the committee must give substantial consideration to the other appointment or reappointment criteria. If a department or employing unit does not offer a reappointment on the basis of less than satisfactory academic progress toward the degree, the department/unit must inform the student of this in writing, citing the criteria for satisfactory academic progress that have not been met. Graduate students may grieve departmental decisions related to satisfactory progress through the University’s graduate student academic grievances procedure. As described in Article 9, each potential GTF GE shall receive the written appointment or reappointment criteria at the time of application. The University will send a notice to each candidate for a graduate teaching fellowship of its hiring decision within five (5) working days after the decision has been made. Unsuccessful candidates who wish to obtain additional information regarding the hiring decision shall have the right to make an appointment with the department head or graduate program director. The University will offer graduate teaching fellowships to graduate students by sending letters of appointment stating the terms of the appointment, including the duration, monthly rate, percent of FTE and level. GEs accept the appointment by sending the signed letter of appointment back to the University. For purposes of Section 3, the GE’s acceptance is valid on the date it is received by the University. The University shall endeavor to educate all departments and employing units on the proper procedure for making offers of employment to Graduate Employees and discourage the practice of presenting informal offers of employment as guaranteed. At the time of the appointment offer, each department or administrative unit shall provide the graduate student with written instructions on how to access the department or administrative unit’s General Duties and Responsibilities Statement. Hiring units and GTFs GEs shall both endeavor to complete and sign letters of appointment and other necessary hiring paperwork in a timely manner. The University agrees to post all GTF GE job openings for positions in non-academic or administrative units and out-out- of-department positions with the Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation office, and on the websites of the Graduate School and Human Resources. Section 2. No appointment shall create any automatic right, interest or expectation in any other appointment beyond its specific terms. GTFs GEs will be employed year-to-year rather than term-to- term whenever feasible. GTFs GEs cannot be employed term-to-term in order to determine whether they are adequately qualified for a GTF GE position. Employing units are encouraged to appoint full academic year (fall, winter, spring) appointments whenever feasible. Each department and employing unit in which there is a possibility that GTFs GEs will be reappointed shall include reappointment criteria in their written criteria for appointment (see Section 1). Section 3. An appointment may be rescinded by the employing unit within ten (10) calendar days of issuance of the offer unless payable work is requested by the University and performed by the GE. All offer letters must clearly state in bold font on the first page that there is a ten (10) day rescission period. Once an appointment of a GTF GE has been accepted and the rescission period has passed, it may not be rescinded or reduced except for good cause shown. The duration of a GTF GE appointment is limited to a maximum period established by policies published in the GDRS governing GTF GE reappointments in the department or school, contingent on satisfactory academic progress, the availability of funds and positions, and providing that the definition of the position does not substantially change. Nothing in this section shall preclude the University or employing unit from pursuing discipline or discharge of a GTF as outline in Article 16. Section 4. Departments and programs will give priority to GTF appointments. All graduate students employed by the University at .2FTE or above for research, teaching (e.g., grading, lab assistant, discussion leader) or administrative duties will be awarded a Graduate Teaching Fellowship, except in emergency situations that cannot be accommodated by an increase in the FTE of current GTFs and/or the creation of new GTF position. This section also applies to the hiring of undergraduate students or other non-salaried hourly workers to positions appropriate for GTFs. Nothing in this article is intended to limit appropriate educational opportunities for undergraduates.