Introduction of Degree-Completion Programs. The College and the Faculty Association recognize the importance of expanding access to degree-completion programs in the College region and also recognize the importance of ensuring that the initiation of new degree-completion programs proceed smoothly. Therefore, should the College choose and be approved to offer degree-completion programs or should the College enter into an agreement with an existing or new degree-granting institution to provide access to degree-completion programs beyond first and second year level using College instructional personnel, the College and the Faculty Association agree as follows:
a. That the Faculty Association shall be the sole bargaining agent for all full-time and part-time employees of the College of New Caledonia primarily engaged in teaching functions of degree-completion programs.
b. That the Faculty Association and the College shall, within sixty (60) days of the College decision and approval of the introduction of degree-completion programs, commence negotiations on matters affecting faculty involved in the introduction and delivery of such programs. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such matters shall include faculty duties and responsibilities, workload, seniority, non-teaching functions, salary and benefits. This list of matters for negotiation does not constitute either party's agreement to the necessity of changes to articles relating to such matters. Should the College and the Faculty Association be unable to reach agreement on issues raised during negotiations by either party affecting faculty involved in the introduction and delivery of such programs, the matter(s) of disagreement shall be referred to under Article 3.6. The decision of the arbitrator shall have the force of Collective Agreement provisions.
