Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Sample Clauses
The Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition clause establishes a process for evaluating and granting credit for knowledge and skills acquired outside traditional academic settings. This may include work experience, professional certifications, or informal training, which are assessed against established academic standards to determine if they meet course or program requirements. By formally recognizing prior learning, this clause helps individuals avoid redundant coursework and accelerates their progress toward credentials, ensuring that relevant experience is acknowledged and educational pathways are more efficient.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ University operates an integrated PLAR office that handles both Campus and Open Learning Division programs, courses, and students. This Article applies only to Open Learning Division programs, courses, and students. This Article does not apply to PLAR work performed by Senior OLFMs. OLFMs will be invited to apply for PLAR work annually. Qualified applicants will be placed on a roster. The size of the roster will be determined annually by forecasting the need for this work. Qualified OLFMs will be given consideration for PLAR work; the Union acknowledges that at the sole discretion of the Employer, outside experts may be assigned PLAR work. The compensation rate will be the Exam Marking Fee rate in Appendix A.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition. (PLAR) A faculty member who carries out a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) will be credited with assigned duty time as follows:
a. Each hour of PLAR activity will be credited with one (1) hour of assigned duty.
b. The credit for the completion of an Assessment and the awarding of appropriate recognition will not normally exceed five (5) hours.
c. The faculty member must consult with their School Chair regarding the crediting of assigned duty hours for this activity.