APPROVED COLLEGE WORK Sample Clauses
The "Approved College Work" clause defines the specific academic courses or programs that are recognized and accepted under the terms of an agreement, such as for tuition reimbursement or credit transfer. It typically outlines the criteria that coursework must meet—such as being offered by an accredited institution, relating to a particular field of study, or leading toward a degree or certification—to qualify for approval. This clause ensures that only relevant and legitimate educational efforts are supported or credited, thereby preventing disputes over eligibility and maintaining clear standards for academic recognition.
APPROVED COLLEGE WORK. The City shall provide an incentive for full-time employees covered by this Agreement to obtain a level of education beyond that of a high school diploma and the minimum requirements for the positions held by the employee. Employees may not progress to Step F until completing one (1) academic year of Fire Science courses concurrent with Department practice, and may not progress to Step G until obtaining an Associate Degree in Fire Science from an accredited academic institution.
ARTICLE XVI: GROUP BENEFITS
SECTION 16.1 GROUP MEDICAL COVERAGE. Upon termination of employment for any reason other than retirement, the group coverage shall cease as of the date of the termination of employment. Employees who have been placed on temporary or permanent disability by the Fireman’s Pension Fund, and employees who are on injury leave (receiving Worker’s Compensation Disability Payments) in excess of three hundred and sixty- five (365) calendar days, may remain on the City’s group medical plan at the employee’s cost until age sixty-five (65).
SECTION 16.2 PERMANENT FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS. Each plan coverage month begins on the first day of the calendar month. Employees under this Agreement will be eligible for the medical coverage on the first day of the calendar month next following the date that the employee commences to work. An eligible dependent shall include the covered employee’s spouse, eligible dependent children, and civil union partner, as per the current plan provisions. During the term of this Agreement, employees covered by this Agreement will contribute the monthly amounts specified in Appendix H toward the premium cost of group medical coverage under the City’s plan. During the term of this Agreement, modifications to plan benefits, including but not limited to changes in coverage, deductibles, co-pays and out-of-pocket maximum payments, may occur as necessary to maintain plan solvency. Any such modification shall be subject to the provisions of Section 16.8 of this Agreement.
APPROVED COLLEGE WORK. The City shall provide an incentive for full-time employees covered by this Agreement to obtain a level ofeducation beyond that ofa high school diploma and the minimum requirements for the positions held by the employee. Employees may not progress to Step F until completing one (1) academic year ofFire Science courses concurrent with Department practice, and may not progress to Step G until obtaining an Associate Degree in Fire Science from an accredited academic institution.
APPROVED COLLEGE WORK. An employee who has received an associate degree, or a higher degree, from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, or a B.S. degree in one of the following courses of study: Law Enforcement/Police Science/Police Administration Forensic Science/Criminalistic Criminal Justice/Criminal Justice Administration Criminal Justice Planning/Evaluation Administration of Justice Criminology Law Judicial Management/Court Administration Corrections/Correctional Administration/Probation Parole Shall receive a five percent (5%) increase in his pay provided:
a. the increase becomes effective upon the employee’s submitting his appropriate certificate and transcript to his department head.
b. the employee may only receive a maximum of five percent (5%). Thus, if the employee receives a second associate degree, he is not entitled to a second five percent (5%).
APPROVED COLLEGE WORK. An employee who has received an associate degree, or a higher degree, from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, or a B.S. degree in one of the following courses of study: Law Enforcement/Police Science/Police Administration Forensic Science/Criminalistic Criminal Justice/Criminal Justice Administration/Criminal Justice Planning Evaluation Administration of Justice Criminology Law Judicial Management/Court Administration Corrections/Correctional Administration/Probation Parole Shall receive a five percent (5%) increase in his pay provided:
a. the increase becomes effective upon the employee’s submitting his appropriate certificate and transcript to his department head.
b. the employee may only receive a maximum of five percent (5%). Thus, if the employee receives a second associate degree, he is not entitled to a second five percent (5%).
APPROVED COLLEGE WORK. Each employee who has completed thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) term hours of approved college work or its equivalent shall be paid an additional twenty cents ($.20) an hour. Each employee who has completed an additional ten (10) semester or fifteen (15) term hours of approved college work or its equivalent beginning July 1, 1998 shall be paid an additional twenty cents ($.20) an hour. An employee desiring to receive the additional increment shall file an official transcript with the Superintendent which indicates the employee has completed thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) term hours of approved college work or its equivalent. For Office Clerical employees, any college courses completed prior to January 1, 1974, may not be used in the computation of the required course work. For all other bargaining unit employees, course work completed prior to December 19, 1983, may not be use. These approved courses shall be related to the work performed by the employee. Prior to enrollment for eligible course work, a plan of study must be approved by the Administration. An employee submitting an official transcript, from an accredited institution, for placement on an advanced salary step shall be paid beginning the first day the transcript is received.