Formal Coursework. The credential requires that an individual successfully complete coursework through an organization that is accredited or at least recognized within the specific field of study as a legitimate source of instruction. The coursework must also be completed outside of time that is considered contractual and completion of the course must require evidence of competency through some form of assessment. Faculty who petition the NACCC and are determined by the NACCC to meet the Tier 1 criteria in completion of the acquired credential shall be compensated a stipend equal to one half (½) the overload rate of pay for one (1) contact hour for said credential. Tier 2: Foundation Development – A faculty member is required to obtain a credential or develop new skills in a content area that, although related to their current area of responsibility, requires foundational learning and the acquisition of a substantially new base of knowledge and expertise. This type of preparation may require the formal coursework as described in Tier 1, as well as a significant amount of work in new course development. Faculty who petition the NACCC and are determined by the NACCC to meet the Tier 2 criteria in completion of the acquired credential shall be compensated a stipend equal to the overload rate of pay for one (1) contact hour for said credential. Stipends will not be awarded for work associated with normal course enhancements such as adoption of new textbooks, updates in existing software (excluding courses based on software), or any improvements in instructional design or improvements in instructional design or pedagogy. The NACCC shall be a five-person committee made up of three administrative staff and two faculty members appointed by their respective leadership within the collective bargaining process. The NACCC shall create the petition form for compensation of credentials and determine the protocol and timeliness for the petition process. Awarding of the stipend shall be approved by Academic Cabinet. Academic Cabinet shall base the award on the recommendation by the NACCC.
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Formal Coursework. The credential requires that an individual successfully complete coursework through an organization that is accredited or at least recognized within the specific field of study as a legitimate source of instruction. The coursework must also be completed outside of time that is considered contractual and completion of the course must require evidence of competency through some form of assessment. Faculty who petition the NACCC and are determined by the NACCC to meet the Tier 1 criteria in completion of the acquired credential shall be compensated a stipend equal to one half (½) the overload rate of pay for one (1) contact hour for said credential. Tier 2: Foundation Development – A faculty member is required to obtain a credential or develop new skills in a content area that, although related to their current area of responsibility, requires foundational learning and the acquisition of a substantially new base of knowledge and expertise. This type of preparation may require the formal coursework as described in Tier 1, as well as a significant amount of work in new course development. Faculty who petition the NACCC and are determined by the NACCC to meet the Tier 2 criteria in completion of the acquired credential shall be compensated a stipend equal to the overload rate of pay for one (1) contact hour for said credential. Stipends will not be awarded for work associated with normal course enhancements such as adoption of new textbooks, updates in existing software (excluding courses based on software), or any improvements in instructional design or improvements in instructional design or pedagogy. The NACCC shall be a five-person committee made up of three administrative staff and two faculty members appointed by their respective leadership within the collective bargaining process. The NACCC shall create the petition form for compensation of credentials and determine the protocol and timeliness for the petition process. Awarding of the stipend shall be approved by Academic Cabinet. Academic Cabinet shall base the award on the recommendation by the NACCC.
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