Common use of Criteria for Layoff Clause in Contracts

Criteria for Layoff. In laying off faculty members in accordance with the order listed in Section 14.5 of the Article, the following criteria shall be utilized: a) Program viability shall be the controlling consideration in all instances. b) A reduction in force shall be made in such a way that the remaining faculty members possess necessary qualifications to perform assigned duties needed for offering a viable program. c) Faculty members with higher academic preparation in their teaching field, after considering program viability, shall be given retention preference in laying off faculty members that are similarly situated. However, if faculty members have the same academic preparation, the member with more years of teaching service to the college shall be retained.

Criteria for Layoff. In laying off faculty members in accordance with the order listed in Section 14.5 5 of the Article, the following criteria shall be utilized: a) Program viability shall be the controlling consideration in all instances. b) A reduction in force shall be made in such a way that the remaining members of the faculty members possess necessary qualifications to perform assigned duties needed for offering a viable program. c) Faculty members with higher academic preparation in their teaching fieldpreparation, after considering program viability, shall be given retention preference in laying off faculty members that are similarly situated. However, if faculty members have the same academic preparation, the member with more years of teaching service to the college shall be retained.