Common use of Credential Clause in Contracts

Credential. Recognition 1. A Teaching Faculty member will be moved to the corresponding column of the appropriate compensation schedule at the member’s current step if the member obtains a higher academic degree related to the field in which the member is teaching and the degree is from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education. Upon written request of the member or recommendation of the responsible Xxxx and approval of the Executive Director of Human Resources (whose decision shall be final unless proven to be arbitrary and capricious), a Teaching Faculty member in the HS, AD, or BD salary column may be moved to a higher salary column based on government-recognized certifications or licenses coupled with tested experience related to the field in which the member is teaching. If approved, the effective date of the compensation adjustment will be the beginning of the semester beginning on or after the date on which the written request has been submitted and the Human Resources Department receives the official transcript showing that the degree or credential has been awarded. 2. Because the compensation level of Academic Professionals is based on the degree, license, or certification required to perform the assigned work, an Academic Professional member’s pay rate will not change based on obtaining a higher academic degree or additional license or certification.

Credential. Recognition 1. A Teaching Faculty member will be moved to the corresponding column of the appropriate compensation schedule at the member’s current step if the member obtains a higher academic degree related to the field in which the member is teaching and the degree is from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education. Upon written request of the member or recommendation of the responsible Xxxx and approval of the Executive Director of Human Resources (whose decision shall be final unless proven to be arbitrary and capricious), a Teaching Faculty member in the HS, AD, or BD salary column may be moved to a higher salary column based on government-recognized certifications or licenses coupled with tested experience related to the field in which the member is teaching. If approved, the effective date of the compensation adjustment will be the beginning of the semester beginning on or after the date on which the written request has been submitted and the Human Resources Department receives the official transcript showing that the degree or credential has been awarded. 2. Because the compensation level Level of Academic Professionals is based on the degree, license, or certification required to perform the assigned work, an Academic Professional member’s pay rate will not change based on obtaining a higher academic degree or additional license or certification.