Graduate Level Courses Sample Clauses
The 'Graduate Level Courses' clause defines the requirements and conditions under which courses are considered to be at the graduate level within an academic program or agreement. Typically, this clause specifies the minimum course number, prerequisites, or academic standing required for enrollment, and may outline which courses count toward a graduate degree. Its core function is to ensure that only appropriately advanced coursework is recognized for graduate credit, thereby maintaining academic standards and clarifying eligibility for students and administrators.
Graduate Level Courses a. All credits taken at the graduate level must have the prior approval of the Superintendent. Graduate courses will be considered for salary credit only if:
1. the institution is regionally accredited, or
2. the institution is accredited by nationally recognized accredited agency, or
3. the accrediting agency is the Board of Regents, or
4. the accrediting agency is recognized by the U.S. Office of Education, and
5. graduate courses must be provided by the institutional instructional faculty of the college or university at which the course is taken. Credits earned through such courses must be acceptable by the college or university for a graduate degree bearing program provided by the institution. Such courses must be directly relevant to the subject(s) taught by the teacher as determined by the Superintendent of Schools.
b. No credit will be awarded for correspondence or video courses. On-line courses shall be accepted in the sole discretion of the Superintendent.
c. Credit will be given in connection with courses completed for lane movement purposes effective the September or February following the completion date and only if acceptable proof of completed courses is submitted within 45 days of said completion. In the event a member fails to submit the proof of completion within 45 days then said member may not be granted the right to move until the following September or February after said paperwork has been submitted. General Provisions
a. Effective July 1, 2018, and thereafter, in no event shall teachers be permitted to move more than one lane within any 24-month period. Notwithstanding this limitation, teachers progressing toward a second license in Bilingual, ENL or Special Education pursuant to a course of study approved by the Superintendent, shall be exempt from the provisions of Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) in connection with said specific program. This exemption shall also apply as to teachers who, prior to June 19, 2018, received approval from the Superintendent to commence a course of study leading to a second license even if other than, Bilingual, ENL or Special Education.
b. Effective July 1, 2018, and thereafter, in no event shall a teacher be entitled to accumulate more than 6 credits in a semester or 12 credits in a calendar year unless the teacher is on leave, or unless prior written approval is obtained from the Superintendent.
c. Effective July 1, 2018, and thereafter, credits accumulated in excess of those required for lane movement m...
Graduate Level Courses. Course reimbursement shall be paid for a maximum of eight credits per year at a rate not to exceed the UNH per credit rate for each bargaining unit member. Course reimbursement will be provided for direct tuition costs only. Funding for this benefit shall be capped at $85,000. This funding shall be apportioned as follows: one-half for summer coursework, one-quarter for fall coursework, and one-quarter for spring coursework. Funds will be allocated among the three terms on a first come first served basis for up to four credits for any teacher in a single term.
Graduate Level Courses. For each bargaining unit member, course reimbursement shall be paid in an amount not to exceed the monetary equivalent of eight UNH graduate credits per year. Course reimbursement will be based on UNH per credit rates for NH residents as follows:
1) Graduate courses taken as part of a program will be reimbursed at a rate not to exceed the UNH graduate rate for NH residents;
2) Other graduate courses will be reimbursed at a rate not to exceed the UNH continuing education course credit rate for NH residents. Course reimbursement will be provided for direct tuition costs only. Funding for this benefit shall be capped at $85,000. This funding shall be apportioned as follows: one-half for summer coursework, one- quarter for fall coursework, and one-quarter for spring coursework. Funds will be allocated among the three terms on a first come first served basis for up to four credits for any teacher in a single term.
Graduate Level Courses. Courses must be on the graduate level with the following exceptions:
(a) Undergraduate courses approved by the State for advancement from provisional to permanent certification.
(b) Undergraduate courses acceptable for provisional certificate to be acquired at request of school.
(c) Undergraduate courses approved by the State for coaching certification. Teachers received these credits will receive tuition reimbursement only.
(d) Others as approved by the Superintendent.
Graduate Level Courses. Grade Per Semester Hour Per Quarter Hour 3.5 or above 100% ($145 maximum) 100% ($90 maximum) 2.5 to 3.5 80% ($110 maximum) 80% ($70 maximum) The Superintendent or his/her designee will retain final authority to approve or deny all such tuition reimbursement requests, based on sound management practices, including the availability of funds. If limitation of funding prevents all tuition reimbursement requests from being approved, bargaining unit members enrolled in a degree program will receive first consideration. If funding limitation further prevents all members enrolled in a degree program from being approved, the member who has been continuously enrolled in a specific degree program will receive first consideration. Any such request for tuition reimbursement will not be unreasonably denied.