Considerations in Assignment. (a) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with the person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express concerns regarding: 32 (1) the needs of the program or department/unit; 33 (2) the employee's qualifications and experiences, including professional growth and 34 development and preferences; 35 (3) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of the 36 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours of instruction, the preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) in the past, the average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) in past semesters and the time required by the course(s), 39 whether travel to another location is required, the number of preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in other semesters, the terms and conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the employee is compensated, the use of instructional technology, the 42 availability and adequacy of materials and equipment, clerical services, student assistants, 43 and other support services needed to perform the assignments, and any changes that have 44 been made in the assignment, including those which may have resulted from previous 45 evaluations of the employee; 46 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, whether the responsibilities 48 of the position have appreciably changed or increased since the past year, whether travel to 49 another location is required, the availability and adequacy of materials and equipment and 50 other support services needed to perform the assignment, any changes in the assignment 51 that may have resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 (5) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, promotion, merit salary 53 increases, and awards. (b) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment does not 55 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon written request, an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns with an administrator at the next higher level. (c) The University and the UFF recognize that, while the Legislature has described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve contact hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research and service, the professional obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member will ordinarily be broader than that minimum. In like manner, the professional 61 obligation of other professional employees is not easily susceptible to quantification. The 62 University has the right, in making assignments, to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various components of 65 the obligation. 66 (d) Furthermore, the University properly has the obligation constantly to monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classes. 69
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Samples: Assignment of Responsibilities, Assignment of Responsibilities, Assignment of Responsibilities
Considerations in Assignment. (aA) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with the person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express concerns regarding:
32 (1i) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 (2ii) the employee's ’s qualifications and experiences, including professional growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 (3iii) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of the 36 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours of instruction, the preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) course in the past, the average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) course in past semesters and the time required by the course(s)course, 39 whether travel to another location is required, whether the development of instructional technology, online or electronic courses is required, the number of preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in other semesters, the terms and conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the employee is compensated, the use of instructional technology, the 42 availability and adequacy of materials and equipment, clerical secretarial services, student assistants, 43 and other support services needed to perform the assignments, and any changes that which have 44 been made in the assignment, including those which may have resulted from previous 45 evaluations of the employee;; and
46 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, whether the responsibilities 48 of the position have appreciably changed or increased since the past year, whether travel to 49 another location is required, the availability and adequacy of materials and equipment and 50 other support services needed to perform the assignment, any changes in the assignment 51 that may have resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 (5iv) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, promotion, successive fixed multi-year appointments, and merit salary 53 increases, and awards.
(bv) the assignment in the event that it includes the development of an online course, the time required to prepare the materials, the aptitude of the employee to deliver the online course and the support to be provided.
(B) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment does not 55 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon written request, an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns with an administrator at the next higher level.
(cC) The University and the UFF recognize that, while Although the Legislature has described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve (12) contact hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research research/scholarship and service, the professional obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member an employee will ordinarily be broader than that minimum. In like mannermaking assignments, the professional 61 obligation of other professional employees is not easily susceptible to quantification. The 62 University has the right, in making assignments, right to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various components of 65 the obligation. 66 .
(dD) Furthermore, the The University properly has the obligation constantly to monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classes.
(E) No employee's assignment, including the platform of delivery, shall be imposed arbitrarily or unreasonably. 69If an employee believes that the assignment has been so imposed, the employee should proceed to address the matter through the expedited procedure contained in the Neutral, Internal Resolution of Policy Disputes process. Other claims of alleged violations of this Policy with respect to an employee’s assignments are subject to the Neutral, Internal Resolution of Policy Disputes process.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Considerations in Assignment. (aA) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with the person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express concerns regarding:
32 (1i) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 (2ii) the employee's ’s qualifications and experiences, including professional growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 (3iii) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of the 36 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours of instruction, the preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) course in the past, the average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) course in past semesters and the time required by the course(s)course, 39 whether travel to another location is required, whether the development of instructional technology, online or electronic courses is required, the number of preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in other semesters, the terms and conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the employee is compensated, the use of instructional technology, the 42 availability and adequacy of materials and equipment, clerical secretarial services, student assistants, 43 and other support services needed to perform the assignments, and any changes that which have 44 been made in the assignment, including those which may have resulted from previous 45 evaluations of the employee;; and
46 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, whether the responsibilities 48 of the position have appreciably changed or increased since the past year, whether travel to 49 another location is required, the availability and adequacy of materials and equipment and 50 other support services needed to perform the assignment, any changes in the assignment 51 that may have resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 (5iv) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, promotion, successive fixed multi-year appointments, and merit salary 53 increases, and awards.
(bv) the assignment in the event that it includes the development of an online course, the time required to prepare the materials, the aptitude of the employee to deliver the online course and the support to be provided.
(B) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment does not 55 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon written request, an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns with an administrator at the next higher level.
(cC) The University and the UFF recognize that, while Although the Legislature has described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve (12) contact hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research research/scholarship and service, the professional obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member an employee will ordinarily be broader than that minimum. In like mannermaking assignments, the professional 61 obligation of other professional employees is not easily susceptible to quantification. The 62 University has the right, in making assignments, right to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various components of 65 the obligation. 66 These assignments shall accord with the policies and/or procedures developed by each unit and approved by the university.
(dD) Furthermore, the The University properly has the obligation constantly to monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classes.
(E) No employee's assignment, including the platform of delivery, shall be imposed arbitrarily or unreasonably. 69If an employee believes that the assignment has been so imposed, the employee should proceed to address the matter through the expedited procedure contained in the Neutral, Internal Resolution of Policy Disputes process. Other claims of alleged violations of this Policy with respect to an employee’s assignments are subject to the Neutral, Internal Resolution of Policy Disputes process.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Considerations in Assignment. (aA) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with the person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express concerns regarding:
32 (1i) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 (2ii) the employee's ’s qualifications and experiences, including professional growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 (3iii) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of the 36 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours of instruction, the preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) course in the past, the average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) course in past semesters and the time required by the course(s)course, 39 whether travel to another location is required, whether the development of instructional technology, online or electronic courses is required, the number of preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in other semesters, the terms and conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the employee is compensated, the use of instructional technology, the 42 availability and adequacy of materials and equipment, clerical secretarial services, student assistants, 43 and other support services needed to perform the assignments, and any changes that which have 44 been made in the assignment, including those which may have resulted from previous 45 evaluations of the employee;; and
46 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, whether the responsibilities 48 of the position have appreciably changed or increased since the past year, whether travel to 49 another location is required, the availability and adequacy of materials and equipment and 50 other support services needed to perform the assignment, any changes in the assignment 51 that may have resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 (5iv) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, promotion, successive fixed multi-year appointments, and merit salary 53 increases, and awards.
(bv) the assignment in the event that it includes the development of an online course, the time required to prepare the materials, the aptitude of the employee to deliver the online course and the support to be provided.
(B) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment does not 55 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon written request, an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns with an administrator at the next thenext higher level.
(cC) The University and the UFF recognize that, while Although the Legislature has described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve (12) contact hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research research/scholarship and service, the professional obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member an employee will ordinarily be broader than that minimum. In like mannermaking assignments, the professional 61 obligation of other professional employees is not easily susceptible to quantification. The 62 University has the right, in making assignments, right to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various components of 65 the obligation. 66 These assignments shall accord with the policies and/or procedures developed by each unit and approved by the university.
(dD) Furthermore, the The University properly has the obligation constantly to monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classes.
(E) No employee's assignment, including the platform of delivery, shall be imposed arbitrarily or unreasonably. 69If an employee believes that the assignment has been so imposed, the employee should proceed to address the matter through the expedited procedure contained in the Neutral, Internal Resolution of Policy Disputes process. Other claims of alleged violations of this Policy with respect to an employee’s assignments are subject to the Neutral, Internal Resolution of Policy Disputes process.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Considerations in Assignment. (a) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with the person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express concerns regarding:
32 (1) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 (2) the employee's qualifications and experiences, including professional growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 (3) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of the 36 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours of instruction, the preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) in the past, the average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) in past semesters and the time required by the course(s), 39 whether travel to another location is required, the number of preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in other semesters, the terms and conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the employee is compensated, the use of instructional technology, the 42 availability and adequacy of materials and equipment, clerical services, student assistants, 43 and other support services needed to perform the assignments, and any changes that have 44 been made in the assignment, including those which may have resulted from previous 45 evaluations of the employee;
46 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, whether the responsibilities 48 of the position have appreciably changed or increased since the past year, whether travel to 49 another location is required, the availability and adequacy of materials and equipment and 50 other support services needed to perform the assignment, any changes in the assignment 51 that may have resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 and
(5) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, promotion, merit salary 53 increases, and awards.
(b) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment does not 55 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon written request, an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns with an administrator at the next higher level.
(c) The University and the UFF recognize that, while the Legislature has described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve contact hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research and service, the professional obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member will ordinarily be broader than that minimum. In like manner, the professional 61 obligation of other professional employees is not easily susceptible to quantification. The 62 University has the right, in making assignments, assignments to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various components of 65 the obligation. 66 .
(d) Furthermore, the University properly has the obligation constantly to monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classes. 69.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Considerations in Assignment. (aA) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with the person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express concerns regarding:
32 (1i) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 (2ii) the employee's ’s qualifications and experiences, including professional growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 (3iii) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of the 36 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours of instruction, the preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) course in the past, the average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) course in past semesters and the time required by the course(s)course, 39 whether travel to another location is required, whether the development of instructional technology, online or electronic courses is required, the number of preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in other semesters, the terms and conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the employee is compensated, the use of instructional technology, the 42 availability and adequacy of materials and equipment, clerical secretarial services, student assistants, 43 and other support services needed to perform the assignments, and any changes that which have 44 been made in the assignment, including those which may have resulted from previous 45 evaluations of the employee;; and
46 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, whether the responsibilities 48 of the position have appreciably changed or increased since the past year, whether travel to 49 another location is required, the availability and adequacy of materials and equipment and 50 other support services needed to perform the assignment, any changes in the assignment 51 that may have resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 (5iv) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, promotion, successive fixed multi-year appointments, and merit salary 53 increases, and awards.
(bv) the assignment in the event that it includes the development of an online course, the time required to prepare the materials, the aptitude of the employee to deliver the online course and the support to be provided.
(B) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment does not 55 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon written request, an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns with an administrator at the next higher level.
(cC) The University and the UFF recognize that, while Although the Legislature has described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve (12) contact hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research research/scholarship and service, the professional obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member an employee will ordinarily be broader than that minimum. In like mannermaking assignments, the professional 61 obligation of other professional employees is not easily susceptible to quantification. The 62 University has the right, in making assignments, right to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various components of 65 the obligation. 66 These assignments, including platform of delivery, shall accord with the written policies and/or procedures developed by each department/unit and approved by the university (d"Differential Assignment Policies Procedures") FurthermoreThe employees of each department/unit who are eligible to vote in department/unit governance shall participate in the development of these policies and shall recommend implementation by vote of a majority of at least a quorum of those employees.
(i) The proposed policies, or revisions thereof, shall be first reviewed at the College level by the Xxxx for consistency with College missions and goals and then reviewed by the Xxxxxxx or designee to ensure that they are consistent with the mission and goals of the University and that they comply with the BOT-UFF Agreement and all relevant University policies.
(ii) If the Xxxxxxx or designee determines that the recommended policies are not consistent with the missions and goals of the University, the BOT-UFF Agreement, or relevant University policies, the proposal shall be referred to the department/unit for revision with a written statement of reasons for non-approval. Upon final approval of the Xxxxxxx or designee, the policies will become effective at the beginning of the next evaluation period unless otherwise agreed.
(iii) All approved policies, and revisions thereof, shall be kept on file in the department/unit office and may be placed on the University website for access by employees and the UFF chapter. Upon request, employees in each department/unit shall be provided a copy of that department/unit's current policies for differential assignment.
(D) The University properly has the obligation constantly to monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classes.
(E) No employee's assignment, including the platform of delivery, shall be imposed arbitrarily or unreasonably. 69If an employee believes that the assignment has been so imposed, the employee should proceed to address the matter through the expedited procedure contained in the Neutral, Internal Resolution of Policy Disputes process. Other claims of alleged violations of this Policy with respect to an employee’s assignments are subject to the Neutral, Internal Resolution of Policy Disputes process.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Considerations in Assignment. (aA) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with the person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express concerns regarding:
32 (1i) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 (2ii) the employee's ’s qualifications and experiences, including professional growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 (3iii) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of the 36 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours of instruction, the preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) course in the past, the average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) course in past semesters and the time required by the course(s)course, 39 whether travel to another location is required, whether the development of instructional technology, online or electronic courses is required, the number of preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in other semesters, the terms and conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the employee is compensated, the use of instructional technology, the 42 availability and adequacy of materials and equipment, clerical secretarial services, student assistants, 43 and other support services needed to perform the assignments, and any changes that which have 44 been made in the assignment, including those which may have resulted from previous 45 evaluations of the employee;; and
46 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, whether the responsibilities 48 of the position have appreciably changed or increased since the past year, whether travel to 49 another location is required, the availability and adequacy of materials and equipment and 50 other support services needed to perform the assignment, any changes in the assignment 51 that may have resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 (5iv) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, promotion, successive fixed multi-year appointments, and merit salary 53 increases, and awards.
(bv) the assignment in the event that it includes the development of an online course, the time required to prepare the materials, the aptitude of the employee to deliver the online course and the support to be provided.
(B) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment does not 55 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon written request, an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns with an administrator at the next higher level.
(cC) The University and the UFF recognize that, while Although the Legislature has described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve (12) contact hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research research/scholarship and service, the professional obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member an employee will ordinarily be broader than that minimum. In like mannermaking assignments, the professional 61 obligation of other professional employees is not easily susceptible to quantification. The 62 University has the right, in making assignments, right to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various components of 65 the obligation. 66 These assignments, including platform of delivery, shall accord with the written policies and/or procedures developed by each department/unit and approved by the university (d"Differential Assignment Policies”) FurthermoreThe employees of each department/unit who are eligible to vote in department/unit governance shall participate in the development of these policies and shall recommend implementation by vote of a majority of at least a quorum of those employees.
(i) The proposed policies, or revisions thereof, shall be first reviewed at the College level by the Xxxx for consistency with College missions and goals and then reviewed by the Xxxxxxx or designee to ensure that they are consistent with the mission and goals of the University and that they comply with the BOT-UFF Agreement and all relevant University policies.
(ii) If the Xxxxxxx or designee determines that the recommended policies are not consistent with the missions and goals of the University, the BOT-UFF Agreement, or relevant University policies, the proposal shall be referred to the department/unit for revision with a written statement of reasons for non-approval. Upon final approval of the Xxxxxxx or designee, the policies will become effective at the beginning of the next evaluation period unless otherwise agreed.
(iii) All approved policies, and revisions thereof, shall be kept on file in the department/unit office and may be placed on the University website for access by employees and the UFF-FIU chapter. Upon request, employees in each department/unit shall be provided a copy of that department/unit's current policies for differential assignment.
(D) The University properly has the obligation constantly to monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classes.
(E) No employee's assignment, including the platform of delivery, shall be imposed arbitrarily or unreasonably. 69If an employee believes that the assignment has been so imposed, the employee should proceed to address the matter through the expedited procedure contained in the Neutral, Internal Resolution of Policy Disputes process. Other claims of alleged violations of this Policy with respect to an employee’s assignments are subject to the Neutral, Internal Resolution of Policy Disputes process.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Considerations in Assignment. (a) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with the 32 person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express toexpress concerns regarding:
32 33 (1) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 34 (2) the employee's qualifications and experiences, including professional includingprofessional 35 growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 36 (3) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of the 36 37 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours ofhours of instruction, the 38 preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) in [j4]in the past, the 39 average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) in past semesters and the time 40 required by the course(s), 39 whether travel to another location is required, the number of 41 preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in other semesters, the terms and 42 conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the whichthe employee is compensated, the use of 43 instructional technology, the 42 availability theavailability and adequacy of materials and equipment, 44 clerical services, student assistants, 43 and other support services needed to perform the 45 assignments, and any changes that have 44 been made in 46 the assignment, including those which may have resulted from previous 45 fromprevious evaluations of 47 the employee;
46 48 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional 49 assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, whether 50 the responsibilities 48 of the position have positionhave appreciably changed or increased since the past 51 year, whether travel whethertravel to 49 another location is required, the availability and adequacy of 52 materials and equipment and 50 other support services needed to perform the assignment, 53 any changes in the assignment 51 that may have resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 and
54 (5) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, ,promotion, merit 55 salary 53 increases, and awards.
(b) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment does not 55 57 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon written request, 58 an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns thoseconcerns with an administrator at the next higher level.
(c) The University and the UFF recognize that, while the Legislature has described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve contact hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research and service, the professional obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member will ordinarily be broader than that minimum. In like manner, the professional 61 obligation of other professional employees is not easily susceptible to quantification. The 62 University has the right, in making assignments, to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various components of 65 the obligation. 66 (d) Furthermore, the University properly has the obligation constantly to monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classes. 69
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Considerations in Assignment. (aA) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with the person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express concerns regarding:
32 (1i) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 (2ii) the employee's ’s qualifications and experiences, including professional growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 (3iii) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of the 36 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours of instruction, the preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) course in the past, the average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) course in past semesters and the time required by the course(s)course, 39 whether travel to another location is required, whether the development of instructional technology, online or electronic courses is required, the number of preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in other semesters, the terms and conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the employee is compensated, the use of instructional technology, the 42 availability and adequacy of materials and equipment, clerical secretarial services, student assistants, 43 and other support services needed to perform the assignments, and any changes that which have 44 been made in the assignment, including those which may have resulted from previous 45 evaluations of the employee;; and
46 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, whether the responsibilities 48 of the position have appreciably changed or increased since the past year, whether travel to 49 another location is required, the availability and adequacy of materials and equipment and 50 other support services needed to perform the assignment, any changes in the assignment 51 that may have resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 (5iv) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, promotion, successive fixed multi-year appointments, and merit salary 53 increases, and awards.
(bv) the assignment in the event that it includes the development of an online course, the time required to prepare the materials, the aptitude of the employee to deliver the online course and the support to be provided.
(B) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment does not 55 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon written request, an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns with an administrator at the next higher level.
(cC) The University and the UFF recognize that, while Although the Legislature has described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve (12) contact hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research research/scholarship and service, the professional obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member an employee will ordinarily be broader than that minimum. In like mannermaking assignments, the professional 61 obligation of other professional employees is not easily susceptible to quantification. The 62 University has the right, in making assignments, right to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various components of 65 the obligation. 66 .
(dD) Furthermore, the The University properly has the obligation constantly to monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classes.
(E) No employee's assignment, including the platform of delivery, shall be imposed arbitrarily or unreasonably. 69If an employee believes that the matter through the expedited procedure contained in the Neutral, Internal Resolution of Policy Disputes process. Other claims of alleged violations of this Policy with respect to an employee’s assignments are subject to the Neutral, Internal Resolution of Policy Disputes process.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Considerations in Assignment. (a( A) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with the person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express concerns regarding:
32 (1( i) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 (2( ii) the employee's qualifications and experiences, including professional growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 (3( iii) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of the 36 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours of instruction, the preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) course in the past, the average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) course in past semesters and the time required by the course(s)course, 39 whether travel to another location is required, whether the development of instructional technology, online or electronic courses is required, the number of preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in other semesters, the terms and conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the employee is compensated, the use of instructional technology, the 42 availability and adequacy of materials and equipment, clerical 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2125 2126 2127 2128 2129 2130 secretarial services, student assistants, 43 and other support services needed to perform the assignments, and any changes that which have 44 been made in the assignment, including those which may have resulted from previous 45 evaluations of the employee;; and
46 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, whether the responsibilities 48 of the position have appreciably changed or increased since the past year, whether travel to 49 another location is required, the availability and adequacy of materials and equipment and 50 other support services needed to perform the assignment, any changes in the assignment 51 that may have resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 (5( iv) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, promotion, successive fixed multi-year appointments, and merit salary 53 increases, and awards.
(b( B) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment does not 55 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon written request, an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns with an administrator at the next higher level.
(c( C) The University and the UFF recognize that, while Although the Legislature has described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve (12) contact hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research research/scholarship and service, the professional obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member an employee will ordinarily be broader than that minimum. In like mannermaking assignments, the professional 61 obligation of other professional employees is not easily susceptible to quantification. The 62 University has the right, in making assignments, right to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various components of 65 the obligation. 66 (d.
( D) Furthermore, the The University properly has the obligation constantly to monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classes.
( E) No employee's assignment shall be imposed arbitrarily or unreasonably. 69If an employee believes that the assignment has been so imposed, the employee should proceed to address the matter through the expedited procedure contained in the Neutral, Internal Resolution of Policy Disputes process. Other claims of alleged violations of this Policy with respect to an employee’s assignments are subject to the Neutral, Internal Resolution of Policy Disputes process.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Considerations in Assignment. (a) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with the person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express concerns regarding:
32 (1) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 (2) the employee's qualifications and experiences, including professional growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 (3) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of the 36 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours of instruction, the preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) course in the past, the average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) course in past semesters and the time required by the course(s)course, 39 whether travel to another location is required, the number of preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in other semesters, the terms and conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the employee is compensated, the use of instructional technology, the 42 availability and adequacy of materials and equipment, clerical services, student assistants, 43 and other support services needed to perform the assignments, and any changes that have 44 been made in the assignment, including those which may have resulted from previous 45 evaluations of the employee;
46 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, whether the responsibilities 48 of the position have appreciably changed or increased since the past year, whether travel to 49 another location is required, the availability and adequacy of materials and equipment and 50 other support services needed to perform the assignment, any changes in the assignment 51 that may have resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 and
(5) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, promotion, merit salary 53 increases, and awards.
(b) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment does not 55 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon written request, an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns with an administrator at the next higher level.
(c) The University and the UFF recognize that, while the Legislature has described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve contact hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research and service, the professional obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member will ordinarily be broader than that minimum. In like such manner, the professional 61 obligation of other professional employees is not easily susceptible of to quantification. The 62 University has the right, in making assignments, to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various components of 65 the obligation. 66 .
(d) Furthermore, the University shall monitor and reduce unusually large class sizes properly has the obligation constantly to monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other andother activities, to consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classes. 69.
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Considerations in Assignment. (a) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with the person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express concerns regarding:
32 (1) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 (2) the employee's qualifications and experiences, including professional growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 (3) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of the 36 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours of instruction, the preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) course in the past, the average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) course in past semesters and the time required by the course(s)course, 39 whether travel to another location is required, whether the development of instructional technology, online or electronic courses is required, the number of preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in other semesters, the terms and conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the employee is compensated, the use of instructional technology, the 42 availability and adequacy of materials and equipment, clerical secretarial services, student assistants, 43 and other support services needed to perform the assignments, and any changes that which have 44 been made in the assignment, including those which may have resulted from previous 45 evaluations of the employee;; and 2125 2126 2127 2128 2129 2130 2131 2132 2133 2134 2135 2136 2137 2138 2139 2140 2141 2142 2143 2144 2145 2146 2147 2148 2149 2150 2151 2152 2153 2154 2155 2156 2157 2158 2159 2160 2161 2162 2163 2164 2165 2166 2167 2168 2169 2170 2171
46 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, whether the responsibilities 48 of the position have appreciably changed or increased since the past year, whether travel to 49 another location is required, the availability and adequacy of materials and equipment and 50 other support services needed to perform the assignment, any changes in the assignment 51 that may have resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 (5) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, promotion, successive fixed multi-year appointments, and merit salary 53 increases, and awards.
(b) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment does not 55 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon written request, an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns with an administrator at the next higher level.
(c) The University and the UFF recognize that, while Although the Legislature has described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve (12) contact hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research research/scholarship and service, the professional obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member an employee will ordinarily be broader than that minimum. In like mannermaking assignments, the professional 61 obligation of other professional employees is not easily susceptible to quantification. The 62 University has the right, in making assignments, right to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various components of 65 the obligation. 66 .
(d) Furthermore, the The University properly has the obligation constantly to monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classes.
(e) No employee's assignment shall be imposed arbitrarily or unreasonably. 69If an employee believes that the assignment has been so imposed, the employee should proceed to address the matter through the expedited procedure contained in the Neutral, Internal Resolution of Policy Disputes process. Other claims of alleged violations of this Policy with respect to an employee’s assignments are subject to the Neutral, Internal Resolution of Policy Disputes process.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Considerations in Assignment. (a) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with 32 the person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express concerns regarding:
32 33 (1) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 34 (2) the employee's qualifications and experiences, including professional 35 growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 36 (3) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of 37 the 36 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours of instruction, 38 the preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) in the 39 past, the average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) in past semesters 40 and the time required by the course(s), 39 whether travel to another location is 41 required, the number of preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in 42 other semesters, the terms and conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the 43 employee is compensated, the use of instructional technology, the 42 availability and 44 adequacy of materials and equipment, clerical services, student assistants, 43 and 45 other support services needed to perform the assignments, and any changes that 46 have 44 been made in the assignment, including those which may have resulted from 47 previous 45 evaluations of the employee;
46 48 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional 49 assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, 50 whether the responsibilities 48 of the position have appreciably changed or 51 increased since the past year, whether travel to 49 another location is required, the 52 availability and adequacy of materials and equipment and 50 other support services 53 needed to perform the assignment, any changes in the assignment 51 that may have 54 resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 55 (5) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, promotion, merit 56 salary 53 increases, and awards.
(b) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment 58 does not 55 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon 59 written request, an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns with an administrator 60 at the next higher level.
(c) The University and the UFF recognize that, while the Legislature has 62 described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve contact 63 hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research and service, the professional 64 obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member will ordinarily be broader than that 65 minimum. In like manner, the professional 61 obligation of other professional 66 employees is not easily susceptible to quantification. The 62 University has the right, 67 in making assignments, to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that 68 comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 69 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various 70 components of 65 the obligation. 66 71 (d) Furthermore, the University properly has the obligation constantly to regularly monitor and 67 72 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to consolidate 73 inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classes. 69.
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Samples: Assignment of Responsibilities
Considerations in Assignment. (aA) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with the person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express concerns regarding:
32 (1i) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 (2ii) the employee's ’s qualifications and experiences, including professional growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 (3iii) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of the 36 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours of instruction, the preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) course in the past, the average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) course in past semesters and the time required by the course(s)course, 39 whether travel to another location is required, whether the development of instructional technology, online or electronic courses is required, the number of preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in other semesters, the terms and conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the employee is compensated, the use of instructional technology, the 42 availability and adequacy of materials and equipment, clerical secretarial services, student assistants, 43 and other support services needed to perform the assignments, and any changes that which have 44 been made in the assignment, including those which may have resulted from previous 45 evaluations of the employee;; and 2246 2247 2248 2249 2250 2251 2252 2253 2254 2255 2256 2257 2258 2259 2260 2261 2262 2263 2264 2265 2266 2267 2268 2269 2270 2271 2272 2273 2274 2275 2276 2277 2278 2279 2280 2281 2282 2283 2284 2285 2286 2287 2288 2289
46 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, whether the responsibilities 48 of the position have appreciably changed or increased since the past year, whether travel to 49 another location is required, the availability and adequacy of materials and equipment and 50 other support services needed to perform the assignment, any changes in the assignment 51 that may have resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 (5iv) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, promotion, successive fixed multi-year appointments, and merit salary 53 increases, and awards.
(bv) the assignment in the event that it includes the development of an online course, the time required to prepare the materials, the aptitude of the employee to deliver the online course and the support to be provided.
(B) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment does not 55 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon written request, an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns with an administrator at the next higher level.
(cC) The University and the UFF recognize that, while Although the Legislature has described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve (12) contact hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research research/scholarship and service, the professional obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member an employee will ordinarily be broader than that minimum. In like mannermaking assignments, the professional 61 obligation of other professional employees is not easily susceptible to quantification. The 62 University has the right, in making assignments, right to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various components of 65 the obligation. 66 These assignments, including platform of delivery, shall accord with the written policies and/or procedures developed by each department/unit and approved by the university (d"Differential Assignment Policies Procedures”) FurthermoreThe employees of each department/unit who are eligible to vote in department/unit governance shall participate in the development of these policies and shall recommend implementation by vote of a majority of at least a quorum of those employees.
(i) The proposed policies, or revisions thereof, shall be first reviewed at the College level by the Xxxx for consistency with College missions and goals and then reviewed by the Xxxxxxx or designee to ensure that they are consistent with the mission and goals of the University and that they comply with the BOT-UFF Agreement and all relevant University policies.
(ii) If the Xxxxxxx or designee determines that the recommended policies are not consistent with the missions and goals of the University, the BOT-UFF Agreement, or relevant University policies, the proposal shall be referred to the department/unit for revision with a written statement of reasons for non-approval. Upon final approval of the Xxxxxxx or designee, the policies will become 2290 2291 2292 2293 2294 2295 2296 2297 2298 2299 2300 2301 2302 2303 2304 2305 2306 2307 2308 2309 2310 2311 2312 2313 2314 2315 2316 2317 2318 2319 2320 2321 2322 2323 2324 2325 2326 2327 2328 2329 2330 2331 2332 2333 effective at the beginning of the next evaluation period unless otherwise agreed.
(iii) All approved policies, and revisions thereof, shall be kept on file in the department/unit office and may be placed on the University website for access by employees and the UFF-FIU chapter. Upon request, employees in each department/unit shall be provided a copy of that department/unit's current policies for differential assignment.
(D) The University properly has the obligation constantly to monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classes.
(E) No employee's assignment, including the platform of delivery, shall be imposed arbitrarily or unreasonably. 69If an employee believes that the assignment has been so imposed, the employee should proceed to address the matter through the expedited procedure contained in the Neutral, Internal Resolution of Policy Disputes process. Other claims of alleged violations of this Policy with respect to an employee’s assignments are subject to the Neutral, Internal Resolution of Policy Disputes process.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Considerations in Assignment. (a) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with the person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express concerns regarding:
32 (1) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 (2) the employee's qualifications and experiences, including professional growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 (3) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of the 36 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours of instruction, the preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) in the past, the average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) in past semesters and the time required by the course(s), 39 whether travel to another location is required, the number of preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in other semesters, the terms and conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the employee is compensated, the use of instructional technology, the 42 availability and adequacy of materials and equipment, clerical services, student assistants, 43 and other support services needed to perform the assignments, and any changes that have 44 been made in the assignment, including those which may have resulted from previous 45 evaluations of the employee;
46 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, whether the responsibilities 48 of the position have appreciably changed or increased since the past year, whether travel to 49 another location is required, the availability and adequacy of materials and equipment and 50 other support services needed to perform the assignment, any changes in the assignment 51 that may have resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 and
(5) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, promotion, merit salary 53 increases, and awards.
(b) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment does not 55 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon written request, an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns with an administrator at the next higher level.
(c) The University and the UFF recognize that, while the Legislature has described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve contact hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research and service, the professional obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member will ordinarily be broader than that minimum. In like manner, the professional 61 obligation of other professional employees is not easily susceptible to quantification. The 62 University has the right, in making assignments, to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various components of 65 the obligation. 66 .
(d) Furthermore, the University properly has the obligation and authority constantly to regularly monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classes. 69.
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Samples: Assignment of Responsibilities
Considerations in Assignment. (a) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with the person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express concerns regarding:
32 (1) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 (2) the employee's qualifications and experiences, including professional growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 (3) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of the 36 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours of instruction, the preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) in the past, the average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) in past semesters and the time required by the course(s), 39 whether travel to another location is required, the number of preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in other semesters, the terms and conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the employee is compensated, the use of instructional technology, the 42 availability and adequacy of materials and equipment, clerical services, student assistants, 43 and other support services needed to perform the assignments, and any changes that have 44 been made in the assignment, including those which may have resulted from previous 45 evaluations of the employee;
46 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, whether the responsibilities 48 of the position have appreciably changed or increased since the past year, whether travel to 49 another location is required, the availability and adequacy of materials and equipment and 50 other support services needed to perform the assignment, any changes in the assignment 51 that may have resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 and
(5) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, promotion, merit salary 53 increases, and awards.
(b) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment does not 55 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon written request, an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns with an administrator at the next higher level.
(c) The University and the UFF recognize that, while the Legislature has described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve contact hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research and service, the professional obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member will ordinarily be broader than that minimum. In like manner, the professional 61 obligation of other professional employees is not easily susceptible to quantification. The 62 University has the right, in making assignments, to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various components of 65 the obligation. 66 .
(d) Furthermore, the University properly has the obligation constantly to monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classes. 69.
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Considerations in Assignment. (a) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with the 32 person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express toexpress concerns regarding:
32 33 (1) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 34 (2) the employee's qualifications and experiences, including professional includingprofessional 35 growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 36 (3) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of the 36 37 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours ofhours of instruction, the 38 preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) in the past, the 39 average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) in past semesters and the time 40 required by the course(s), 39 whether travel to another location is required, the number of 41 preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in other semesters, the terms and 42 conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the whichthe employee is compensated, the use of 43 instructional technology, the 42 availability theavailability and adequacy of materials and equipment, 44 clerical services, student assistants, 43 and other support services needed to perform the 45 assignments, and any changes that have 44 been made in 46 the assignment, including those which may have resulted from previous 45 fromprevious evaluations of 47 the employee;
46 48 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional 49 assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, whether 50 the responsibilities 48 of the position have positionhave appreciably changed or increased since the past 51 year, whether travel whethertravel to 49 another location is required, the availability and adequacy of 52 materials and equipment and 50 other support services needed to perform the assignment, 53 any changes in the assignment 51 that may have resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 and
54 (5) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, ,promotion, merit 55 salary 53 increases, and awards.
(b) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment does not 55 57 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon written request, 58 an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns thoseconcerns with an administrator at the next higher level.
(c) The University and the UFF recognize that, while the Legislature has described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve contact hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research and service, the professional obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member will ordinarily be broader than that minimum. In like manner, the professional 61 obligation of other professional employees is not easily susceptible to quantification. The 62 University has the right, in making assignments, to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various components of 65 the obligation. 66 (d) Furthermore, the University properly has the obligation constantly to monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classes. 69
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Considerations in Assignment. (a) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with the person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express concerns regarding:
32 (1) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 (2) the employee's qualifications and experiences, including professional growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 (3) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of the 36 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours of instruction, the preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) course(s)[CP4] in the past, the average 38 number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) in past semesters and the time required by the 39 course(s), 39 whether travel to another location is required, the number of preparations 40 required, the 40 employee's assignments in other semesters, the terms and conditions of a 41 contract or grant 41 from which the employee is compensated, the use of instructional 42 technology, the 42 availability and adequacy of materials and equipment, clerical services, 43 student assistants, 43 and other support services needed to perform the assignments, and any 44 changes that have 44 been made in the assignment, including those which may have resulted 45 from previous 45 evaluations of the employee;
46 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, whether the responsibilities 48 of the position have appreciably changed or increased since the past year, whether travel to 49 another location is required, the availability and adequacy of materials and equipment and 50 other support services needed to perform the assignment, any changes in the assignment 51 that may have resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 (5) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, promotion, merit salary 53 increases, and awards.
(b) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment does not 55 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon written request, an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns with an administrator at the next higher level.
(c) The University and the UFF recognize that, while the Legislature has described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve contact hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research and service, the professional obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member will ordinarily be broader than that minimum. In like like[CP5] manner, the professional 61 obligation of other professional employees is not easily susceptible to of to[CP6] quantification. 62 The 62 University has the right, in making assignments, to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various components of 65 the obligation. 66 (d) Furthermore, the University properly has the obligation constantly to monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classesclasses[CP7]. 69
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Considerations in Assignment. (a) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with 32 the person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express concerns regarding:
32 33 (1) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 34 (2) the employee's qualifications and experiences, including professional 35 growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 36 (3) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of 37 the 36 assignment, including but not limited to the number of hours of instruction, 38 the preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) in the 39 past, the average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) in past semesters 40 and the time required by the course(s), 39 whether travel to another location is 41 required, the number of preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in 42 other semesters, the terms and conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the 43 employee is compensated, the use of instructional technology, the 42 availability and 44 adequacy of materials and equipment, clerical services, student assistants, 43 and 45 other support services needed to perform the assignments, and any changes that 46 have 44 been made in the assignment, including those which may have resulted from 47 previous 45 evaluations of the employee;
46 48 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional 49 assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, 50 whether the responsibilities 48 of the position have appreciably changed or 51 increased since the past year, whether travel to 49 another location is required, the 52 availability and adequacy of materials and equipment and 50 other support services 53 needed to perform the assignment, any changes in the assignment 51 that may have 54 resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 55 (5) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure, promotion, merit 56 salary 53 increases, and awards.
(b) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment 58 does not 55 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon 59 written request, an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns with an administrator 60 at the next higher level.
(c) The University and the UFF recognize that, while the Legislature has 62 described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve contact 63 hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research and service, the professional 64 obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member will ordinarily be broader than that 65 minimum. In like manner, the professional 61 obligation of other professional 66 employees is not easily susceptible to quantification. The 62 University has the right, 67 in making assignments, to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that 68 comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 69 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various 70 components of 65 the obligation. 66 71 (d) Furthermore, the University properly has the obligation constantly and authority to regularly 72 monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to 73 consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large 74 classes. 69.
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Samples: Assignment of Responsibilities
Considerations in Assignment. (a) The employee shall be granted, upon written request, a conference with the person 31 responsible for making the assignment to express concerns regarding:
32 (1) the needs of the program or department/unit;
33 (2) the employee's qualifications and experiences, including professional growth and 34 development and preferences;
35 (3) for employees who have an instructional assignment, the character of the 36 assignment,, including but not limited to the number of hours of instruction, the preparation 37 required, whether the employee has taught the course(s) course in the past, the average number of 38 students enrolled in the course(s) course in past semesters and the time required by the course(s)course, 39 whether travel to another location is required, the number of preparations required, the 40 employee's assignments in other semesters, the terms and conditions of a contract or grant 41 from which the employee is compensated, the use of instructional technology,, the 42 availability and adequacy of materials and equipment,, clerical services, student assistants, 43 and other support services needed to perform the assignments, and any changes that have 44 been made in the assignment,, including those which may have resulted from previous 45 evaluations evaluationsevaluations of the employee;; and
46 (4) for A&P employees and other employees without an instructional assignment, the 47 preparation required, the number of students or clients served, whether the responsibilities 48 of the position have appreciably changed or increased since the past year, whether travel to 49 another location is required, the availability and adequacy of materials and equipment and 50 other support services needed to perform the assignment, any changes in the assignment 51 that may have resulted from previous evaluations, and 52 and
(5) the opportunity to fulfill applicable criteria for tenure,, promotion,, multi-year appointments appointments, and merit salary 53 increases, and awards.
(b) If the conference with the person responsible for making the assignment does not 55 resolve the employee's concerns, the employee shall be granted, upon written request, an 56 opportunity to discuss those concerns with an administrator at the next higher level.
(c) The University and the UFF recognize that, while the Legislature has described the 58 minimum full academic assignment in terms of twelve contact hours of instruction or 59 equivalent research and service, the professional obligation undertaken by a faculty 60 member will ordinarily be broader than that minimum. In like manner, the professional 61 obligation of other professional employees is not easily susceptible to quantification. The 62 University has the right, in making assignments, to determine the types of duties and 63 responsibilities that comprise the professional obligation and to determine the mix or relative 64 proportion of effort an employee may be required to expend on the various components of 65 the obligation. 66 (d) Furthermore, the University properly has the obligation constantly to monitor and 67 review the size and number of classes and other activities, to consolidate inappropriately 68 small offerings, and to reduce inappropriately large classes. 69
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
