Common use of MISCELLANEOUS WORKING CONDITIONS Clause in Contracts

MISCELLANEOUS WORKING CONDITIONS. A. Adjunct faculty traveling on approved official business and/or institutional trips shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses in accordance with College policies, as those policies may be amended from time to time. B. The College and the faculty agree to abide by applicable federal and state laws concerning health and safety in the workplace. The College shall make the minutes of the College Safety Committee meetings available to the Association either through computer posting or mailed copies. C. The parties hereby specifically incorporate into this Agreement by reference the College's Institutional Property Policy, the College's Computer Network Use Policy, and the College’s Intellectual Property Policy as these policies may be amended from time to time. D. Adjunct faculty shall be provided with a voicemail box number with which to be reached directly via express messaging and shall have reasonable access to telephone services including the use of the New Hampshire in- state line and out-of-state long distance service for academic business. E. Adjunct faculty shall have reasonable access to secretarial assistance, duplicating services and supplies for the preparation of teaching materials, examinations, and other related materials. F. Adjunct faculty members shall be issued photo ID cards at their request. G. Adjunct faculty members shall have the same rights and privileges of access to library materials and services as full-time faculty, with the presentation of their ID cards. H. In accordance with the College health and wellness goals, adjunct faculty shall have access to all Xxxxxxxxx Gym and Recreational Center facilities. For those facilities requiring membership payment, adjunct unit members will receive a 50% membership rate reduction. I. Adjunct faculty may apply for and receive a parking decal at no cost and may park in lots with an F/S designation. J. Adjunct faculty may receive the same ticket discounts as are available to full-time faculty members. K. Eligibility to Participate in Flexible Savings Accounts (FSAs): Effective January 1, 2011, members of the bargaining unit will be eligible to make pre-tax salary reductions to a Health FSA for qualified medical expense reimbursement and/or a Dependent Care FSA for qualified dependent care expenses. FSAs are subject to USNH guidelines and IRS rules, regulations and nondiscrimination testing. Pre-tax salary reduction elections must be made prior to the plan year through an open-enrollment period. The elections must be made on an annual basis each year. FSAs will be subject to the following annual minimum and maximum pre-tax salary deferrals: Health FSA Annual Minimum $100 And Maximum $2,000 Dependent Care FSA Annual Minimum $100 And Maximum $2,000 A. College-Association Communication 1. It is agreed that the Xxxxxxx and Vice President for Academic Affairs and the President of the Association, at the request of either, will meet periodically to discuss issues of mutual concern. Either party upon notice to the other may bring other representatives. Such meetings shall not occur more frequently than once a semester, except for urgent matters and/or by mutual agreement. Agendas shall be agreed upon within seven (7) days of such meetings. Such meetings shall not be for the purpose of negotiations nor for the resolution of grievances. 2. The College shall make available to the Association President, either through computer posting or mailed copies, a copy of the advance agenda of monthly meetings of the Board of Trustees and a copy of the minutes of such meetings. 3. The College shall provide to the Association, upon its written request and within a reasonable amount of time thereafter, such information and data as are necessary for collective bargaining and/or the implementation of this Agreement. The College shall not be obliged to prepare or otherwise produce such information and data in any form than already exists at the time of the request if such preparation or production would be unreasonably burdensome. 4. The College shall provide to the Association President a list of all bargaining unit members no later than one month after the commencement of the Fall and Spring semesters. B. Association Use of Facilities 1. The Association shall have the right to make reasonable use of College space, facilities and equipment in accordance with College policies and procedures, as may be amended from time to time, for activities relating to its position as the recognized representative of the members of its bargaining unit. 2. The Association shall be entitled to reasonable use of the campus mail, without cost, in accordance with College procedures. The Association agrees to limit its use to material directly related to its function as collective bargaining agent. 3. The Association shall have the right to post, at appropriate designated places on the campus, bulletins and notices relevant to official Association business. 4. Duly authorized representatives of the Association shall be permitted to transact official union business on campus at reasonable times provided it does not interfere with normal College operations. 5. The Association shall be entitled to hold meetings at reasonable times. The Association, its officers and members, shall not engage in Association activities which interfere with normal College operations. 6. This Association shall be entitled to the use of a locked file cabinet for storage of Association materials, and archive space at the Xxxxx Library. C. The College shall deduct, in four equal installments, usually beginning in October, the regular annual dues of the Association from the pay of each bargaining unit member who has submitted a payroll deduction form, or the member may request a single, lump-sum payroll deduction for dues. The Association will provide the College with the completed deduction forms for dues. Deductions authorized by faculty members submitted to the College after October 1 shall begin no later than three (3) weeks after submission. 1. Faculty may submit payroll deductions forms only during the months of September and January of each work year. 2. The amount to be deducted shall be certified by the Association to the College and the College will remit the aggregate deductions via direct deposit on a bi-weekly basis to a bank account designated by the KSCAA. The KSCAA shall complete all necessary forms to enable the College to make such deposit. In addition, the College shall provide the KSCAA with an itemized statement containing the names of faculty members with the amount of dues deducted for each one. 3. Membership in the Association shall be continuous. Any change from dues paying membership status shall be for the next academic year and must be made by the employee no later than May 15 of the current academic year in writing to the employer and the Association by certified mail, return receipt requested. D. The President of the KSCAA will receive a stipend equal to one four-credit course per academic year, and the KSCAA will also receive an equivalent amount to be shared among its officers.

MISCELLANEOUS WORKING CONDITIONS. A. Adjunct faculty traveling on approved official business and/or institutional trips shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses in accordance with College policies, as those policies may be amended from time to time. B. The College and the faculty agree to abide by applicable federal and state laws concerning health and safety in the workplace. The College shall make the minutes of the College Safety Committee meetings available to the Association either through computer posting or mailed copies. C. The parties hereby specifically incorporate into this Agreement by reference the College's Institutional Property Policy, the College's Computer Network Use Policy, and the College’s Intellectual Property Policy as these policies may be amended from time to time. D. Adjunct faculty shall be provided with a voicemail box number with which to be reached directly via express messaging and shall have reasonable access to telephone services including the use of the New Hampshire in- state line and out-of-state long distance service for academic business. E. Adjunct faculty shall have reasonable access to secretarial assistance, duplicating services and supplies for the preparation of teaching materials, examinations, and other related materials. F. Adjunct faculty members shall be issued photo ID cards at their request. G. Adjunct faculty members shall have the same rights and privileges of access to library materials and services as full-time faculty, with the presentation of their ID cards. H. In accordance with the College health and wellness goals, adjunct faculty shall have access to all Xxxxxxxxx Gym and Recreational Center facilities. For those facilities requiring membership payment, adjunct unit members will receive a 50% membership rate reduction. I. Adjunct faculty may apply for and receive a parking decal at no cost and may park in lots with an F/S designation. J. Adjunct faculty may receive the same ticket discounts as are available to full-time faculty members. K. Eligibility to Participate in Flexible Savings Accounts (FSAs): Effective January 1, 2011, members of the bargaining unit will be eligible to make pre-tax salary reductions to a Health FSA for qualified medical expense reimbursement and/or a Dependent Care FSA for qualified dependent care expenses. FSAs are subject to USNH guidelines and IRS rules, regulations and nondiscrimination testing. Pre-tax salary reduction elections must be made prior to the plan year through an open-enrollment period. The elections must be made on an annual basis each year. FSAs will be subject to the following annual minimum and maximum pre-tax salary deferrals: Health FSA Annual Minimum $100 And Maximum $2,000 Dependent Care FSA Annual Minimum $100 And Maximum $2,000 A. College-Association Communication 1. It is agreed that the Xxxxxxx and Vice President for Academic Affairs and the President of the Association, at the request of either, will meet periodically to discuss issues of mutual concern. Either party upon notice to the other may bring other representatives. Such meetings shall not occur more frequently than once a semester, except for urgent matters and/or by mutual agreement. Agendas shall be agreed upon within seven (7) days of such meetings. Such meetings shall not be for the purpose of negotiations nor for the resolution of grievances. 2. The College shall make available to the Association President, either through computer posting or mailed copies, a copy of the advance agenda of monthly meetings of the Board of Trustees and a copy of the minutes of such meetings. 3. The College shall provide to the Association, upon its written request and within a reasonable amount of time thereafter, such information and data as are necessary for collective bargaining and/or the implementation of this Agreement. The College shall not be obliged to prepare or otherwise produce such information and data in any form than already exists at the time of the request if such preparation or production would be unreasonably burdensome. 4. The College shall provide to the Association President a list of all bargaining unit members no later than one month after the commencement of the Fall and Spring semesters. B. Association Use of Facilities 1. The Association shall have the right to make reasonable use of College space, facilities and equipment in accordance with College policies and procedures, as may be amended from time to time, for activities relating to its position as the recognized representative of the members of its bargaining unit. 2. The Association shall be entitled to reasonable use of the campus mail, without cost, in accordance with College procedures. The Association agrees to limit its use to material directly related to its function as collective bargaining agent. 3. The Association shall have the right to post, at appropriate designated places on the campus, bulletins and notices relevant to official Association business. 4. Duly authorized representatives of the Association shall be permitted to transact official union business on campus at reasonable times provided it does not interfere with normal College operations. 5. The Association shall be entitled to hold meetings at reasonable times. The Association, its officers and members, shall not engage in Association activities which interfere with normal College operations. 6. This Association shall be entitled to the use of a locked file cabinet for storage of Association materials, and archive space at the Xxxxx Library. C. The College shall deduct, in four equal installments, usually beginning in October, the regular annual dues or service fee of the Association from the pay of each bargaining unit member who has submitted a payroll deduction form, or the member may request a single, lump-sum payroll deduction for duesdues or the service fee. The Association will provide the College with the completed deduction forms for duesdues or the service fee. Deductions authorized by faculty members submitted to the College after October 1 shall begin no later than three (3) weeks after submission. 1. Faculty may submit payroll deductions forms only during the months of September and January of each work year. 2. The amount to be deducted shall be certified by the Association to the College and the College will remit the aggregate deductions via direct deposit on a bi-weekly basis to a bank account designated by the KSCAA. The KSCAA shall complete all necessary forms to enable the College to make such deposit. In addition, the College shall provide the KSCAA with an itemized statement containing the names of faculty members with the amount of dues or service fees deducted for each one. 3. Effective July 1, 2007, all employees covered by this Agreement who are members of the bargaining unit shall be required to pay dues or a service fee for the expenses incurred by the Association related to collective bargaining, including but not limited to negotiations, grievance and arbitrations, and actions taken under RSA 273- A, in an amount not greater than Association dues. 4. Employees have the right to object to the payment of a service fee or to the amount of the service fee. The Association will provide written justification to the employee for the amount of the service fee charged. Employees who object shall notify both the employer and the Association of the specific objections by certified mail, return receipt requested, no later than November 1 in each academic year. 5. The only grounds for an exception to the dues or service fee shall be for an employee who is a member of a bona fide religious organization that specifically objects to the payment of dues or a service fee to public labor organizations. The employee who objects on these grounds shall provide appropriate documentation, including but not limited to his/her membership in such an organization and a copy of the organization's statement regarding such membership to the Association. 6. Membership in the Association shall be continuous. Any change from dues paying membership status to agency fee status shall be for the next academic year and must be made by the employee no later than May 15 of the current academic year in writing to the employer and the Association by certified mail, return receipt requested. D. The President of the KSCAA will receive a stipend equal to one four-credit course per academic year, and the KSCAA will also receive an equivalent amount to be shared among its officers.

MISCELLANEOUS WORKING CONDITIONS. A. Adjunct faculty traveling on approved official business and/or institutional trips shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses in accordance with College policies, as those policies may be amended from time to time. B. The College and the faculty agree to abide by applicable federal and state laws concerning health and safety in the workplace. The College shall make the minutes of the College Safety Committee meetings available to the Association either through computer posting or mailed copies. C. The parties hereby specifically incorporate into this Agreement by reference the College's ’s Institutional Property Policy, Policy and the College's ’s Computer Network Use Policy, and the College’s Intellectual Property Policy as these policies may be amended from time to time. D. Adjunct faculty shall be provided provide with a voicemail box number with which to be reached directly via express messaging and shall have reasonable access to telephone services including the use of the New Hampshire in- in-state line and out-of-state long distance service for academic business. E. Adjunct faculty shall have reasonable access to secretarial assistance, duplicating services and supplies for the preparation of teaching materials, examinations, and other related materials. F. Adjunct faculty members shall be issued photo ID cards at their request. G. Adjunct faculty members shall have the same rights and privileges of access to library materials and services as full-time faculty, with the presentation of their ID cards. H. In accordance with the College health and wellness goals, adjunct Adjunct faculty shall have access to all Xxxxxxxxx Gym facilities with the presentation of their ID cards and Recreational Center facilities. For those facilities requiring membership payment, adjunct unit members will receive a 50% membership rate reductionpayment of any required fees for staff members. I. Adjunct faculty may apply for and receive a parking decal at no cost and may park in lots with an F/S designation. J. Adjunct faculty may receive the same ticket discounts as are available to full-time faculty members. K. Eligibility to Participate in Flexible Savings Accounts (FSAs): Effective January 1, 2011, members of the bargaining unit will be eligible to make pre-tax salary reductions to a Health FSA for qualified medical expense reimbursement and/or a Dependent Care FSA for qualified dependent care expenses. FSAs are subject to USNH guidelines and IRS rules, regulations and nondiscrimination testing. Pre-tax salary reduction elections must be made prior to the plan year through an open-enrollment period. The elections must be made on an annual basis each year. FSAs will be subject to the following annual minimum and maximum pre-tax salary deferrals: Health FSA Annual Minimum $100 And Maximum $2,000 Dependent Care FSA Annual Minimum $100 And Maximum $2,000 A. College-Association Communication 1. It is agreed that the Xxxxxxx and Vice President for Academic Affairs and the President of the Association, at the request of either, will meet periodically to discuss issues of mutual concern. Either party upon notice to the other may bring other representatives. Such meetings shall not occur more frequently than once a semester, except for urgent matters and/or by mutual agreement. Agendas shall be agreed upon within seven (7) days of such meetings. Such meetings shall not be for the purpose of negotiations nor for the resolution of grievances. 2. The College shall make available to the Association President, either through computer posting or mailed copies, a copy of the advance agenda of monthly meetings of the Board of Trustees and a copy of the minutes of such meetings. 3. The College shall provide to the Association, upon its written request and within a reasonable amount of time thereafter, such information and data as are necessary for collective bargaining and/or the implementation of this Agreement. The College shall not be obliged to prepare or otherwise produce such information and data in any form than already exists at the time of the request if such preparation or production would be unreasonably burdensome. 4. The College shall provide to the Association President a list of all bargaining unit members no later than one month after the commencement of the Fall and Spring semesters. B. Association Use of Facilities 1. The Association shall have the right to make reasonable use of College space, facilities and equipment in accordance with College policies and procedures, as may be amended from time to time, for activities relating to its position as the recognized representative of the members of its bargaining unit. 2. The Association shall be entitled to reasonable use of the campus mail, without cost, in accordance with College procedures. The Association agrees to limit its use to material directly related to its function as collective bargaining agent. 3. The Association shall have the right to post, at appropriate designated places on the campus, bulletins and notices relevant to official Association business. 4. Duly authorized representatives of the Association shall be permitted to transact official union business on campus at reasonable times provided it does not interfere with normal College operations. 5. The Association shall be entitled to hold meetings at reasonable times. The Association, its officers and members, shall not engage in Association activities which interfere with normal College operations. 6. This Association shall be entitled to the use of a locked file cabinet for storage of Association materials, and archive space at the Xxxxx Library. C. The College shall deduct, in four equal installments, usually beginning in October, the regular annual dues of the Association from the pay of each bargaining unit member who has submitted a payroll deduction form, or the member may request a single, lump-sum payroll deduction for dues. The Association will provide the College with the completed deduction forms for dues. Deductions authorized by faculty members submitted to the College after October 1 shall begin no later than three (3) weeks after submission. 1. Faculty may submit payroll deductions forms only during the months of September and January of each work year. 2. The amount to be deducted shall be certified by the Association to the College and the College will remit the aggregate deductions via direct deposit on a bi-weekly basis to a bank account designated by the KSCAA. The KSCAA shall complete all necessary forms to enable the College to make such deposit. In addition, the College shall provide the KSCAA with an itemized statement containing the names of faculty members with the amount of dues deducted for each one. 3. Membership in the Association shall be continuous. Any change from dues paying membership status shall be for the next academic year and must be made by the employee no later than May 15 of the current academic year in writing to the employer and the Association by certified mail, return receipt requested. D. The President of the KSCAA will receive a stipend equal to one four-credit course per academic year, and the KSCAA will also receive an equivalent amount to be shared among its officers.

MISCELLANEOUS WORKING CONDITIONS. A. Adjunct faculty traveling on approved official business and/or institutional trips shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses in accordance with College policies, as those policies may be amended from time to time. B. The College and the faculty agree to abide by applicable federal and state laws concerning health and safety in the workplace. The College shall make the minutes of the College Safety Committee meetings available to the Association either through computer posting or mailed copies. C. The parties hereby specifically incorporate into this Agreement by reference the College's Institutional Property Policy, the College's Computer Network Use Policy, and the College’s Intellectual Property Policy as these policies may be amended from time to time. D. Adjunct faculty shall be provided with a voicemail box number with which to be reached directly via express messaging and shall have reasonable access to telephone services including the use of the New Hampshire in- state line and out-of-state long distance service for academic business. E. Adjunct faculty shall have reasonable access to secretarial assistance, duplicating services and supplies for the preparation of teaching materials, examinations, and other related materials. F. Adjunct faculty members shall be issued photo ID cards at their request. G. Adjunct faculty members shall have the same rights and privileges of access to library materials and services as full-time faculty, with the presentation of their ID cards. H. In accordance with the College health and wellness goals, adjunct faculty shall have access to all Xxxxxxxxx Gym and Recreational Center facilities. For those facilities requiring membership payment, adjunct unit members will receive a 50% membership rate reduction. I. Adjunct faculty may apply for and receive a parking decal at no cost and may park in lots with an F/S designation. J. Adjunct faculty may receive the same ticket discounts as are available to full-time faculty members. K. Eligibility to Participate in Flexible Savings Accounts (FSAs): Effective January 1, 2011, members of the bargaining unit will be eligible to make pre-tax salary reductions to a Health FSA for qualified medical expense reimbursement and/or a Dependent Care FSA for qualified dependent care expenses. FSAs are subject to USNH guidelines and IRS rules, regulations and nondiscrimination testing. Pre-tax salary reduction elections must be made prior to the plan year through an open-enrollment period. The elections must be made on an annual basis each year. FSAs will be subject to the following annual minimum and maximum pre-tax salary deferrals: Health FSA Annual Minimum $100 And Maximum $2,000 Dependent Care FSA Annual Minimum $100 And Maximum $2,000 A. College-Association Communication 1. It is agreed that the Xxxxxxx and Vice President for Academic Affairs and the President of the Association, at the request of either, will meet periodically to discuss issues of mutual concern. Either party upon notice to the other may bring other representatives. Such meetings shall not occur more frequently than once a semester, except for urgent matters and/or by mutual agreement. Agendas shall be agreed upon within seven (7) days of such meetings. Such meetings shall not be for the purpose of negotiations nor for the resolution of grievances. 2. The College shall make available to the Association President, either through computer posting or mailed copies, a copy of the advance agenda of monthly meetings of the Board of Trustees and a copy of the minutes of such meetings. 3. The College shall provide to the Association, upon its written request and within a reasonable amount of time thereafter, such information and data as are necessary for collective bargaining and/or the implementation of this Agreement. The College shall not be obliged to prepare or otherwise produce such information and data in any form than already exists at the time of the request if such preparation or production would be unreasonably burdensome. 4. The College shall provide to the Association President a list of all bargaining unit members no later than one month after the commencement of the Fall and Spring semesters. B. Association Use of Facilities 1. The Association shall have the right to make reasonable use of College space, facilities and equipment in accordance with College policies and procedures, as may be amended from time to time, for activities relating to its position as the recognized representative of the members of its bargaining unit. 2. The Association shall be entitled to reasonable use of the campus mail, without cost, in accordance with College procedures. The Association agrees to limit its use to material directly related to its function as collective bargaining agent. 3. The Association shall have the right to post, at appropriate designated places on the campus, bulletins and notices relevant to official Association business. 4. Duly authorized representatives of the Association shall be permitted to transact official union business on campus at reasonable times provided it does not interfere with normal College operations. 5. The Association shall be entitled to hold meetings at reasonable times. The Association, its officers and members, shall not engage in Association activities which interfere with normal College operations. 6. This Association shall be entitled to the use of a locked file cabinet for storage of Association materials, and archive space at the Xxxxx Library. C. The College shall deduct, in four equal installments, usually beginning in October, the regular annual dues or service fee of the Association from the pay of each bargaining unit member who has submitted a payroll deduction form, or the member may request a single, lump-sum payroll deduction for duesdues or the service fee. The Association will provide the College with the completed deduction forms for duesdues or the service fee. Deductions authorized by faculty members submitted to the College after October 1 shall begin no later than three (3) weeks after submission. 1. Faculty may submit payroll deductions forms only during the months of September and January of each work year. 2. The amount to be deducted shall be certified by the Association to the College and the College will remit the aggregate deductions via direct deposit on a bi-weekly basis to a bank account designated by the KSCAA. The KSCAA shall complete all necessary forms to enable the College to make such deposit. In addition, the College shall provide the KSCAA with an itemized statement containing the names of faculty members with the amount of dues or service fees deducted for each one. 3. Effective July 1, 2007, all employees covered by this Agreement who are members of the bargaining unit shall be required to pay dues or a service fee for the expenses incurred by the Association related to collective bargaining, including but not limited to negotiations, grievance and arbitrations, and actions taken under RSA 273- A, in an amount not greater than Association dues. 4. Employees have the right to object to the payment of a service fee or to the amount of the service fee. The Association will provide written justification to the employee for the amount of the service fee charged. Employees who object shall notify both the employer and the Association of the specific objections by certified mail, return receipt requested, no later than November 1 in each academic year. 5. The only grounds for an exception to the dues or service fee shall be for an employee who is a member of a bona fide religious organization that specifically objects to the payment of dues or a service fee to public labor organizations. The employee who objects on these grounds shall provide appropriate documentation, including but not limited to his/her membership in such an organization and a copy of the 6. Membership in the Association shall be continuous. Any change from dues paying membership status to agency fee status shall be for the next academic year and must be made by the employee no later than May 15 of the current academic year in writing to the employer and the Association by certified mail, return receipt requested. D. The President of the KSCAA will receive a stipend equal to one four-credit course per academic year, and the KSCAA will also receive an equivalent amount to be shared among its officers.