Common use of Mutual Interest in Distance Learning Clause in Contracts

Mutual Interest in Distance Learning. a) The parties recognize that advances in technology may allow for the development of technologically innovative methods of instruction, including but not limited to, electronic methods of instruction through live or recorded audio and/or visual presentations and material. b) The College and the NCSFA-AAUP recognize the value of such technologically innovative methods of instruction and agree that there is mutual interest in further developing these alternative techniques for reaching a broader spectrum of the potential students in the community. Faculty are encouraged to participate in developing and delivering courses using EMI, and the College will endeavor to support the faculty members who wish to incorporate innovative alternative technologies in their pedagogical approach. Any decision for development of such courses shall be made in collaboration with the full-time faculty. If a faculty member leaves academic employment at the College for any reason, including retirement, the faculty member shall retain the right to use all the distance learning courses that the faculty member developed. The faculty member can use these distance learning courses in any and all future endeavors including future employment.