Common use of Professional Currency Leave Clause in Contracts

Professional Currency Leave. ‌ 8.20.1 The Parties are committed to a high quality of programming and recognize that the responsibility of program quality is shared by the College and the faculty members in each program. In order to provide faculty members with an opportunity to maintain currency and professional competence in their field, the College shall, with the approval of the appropriate Vice President, grant Professional Currency leaves of between 6 and 12 months, provided the following conditions are met: a) the faculty member is a permanent regular faculty member at commencement of leave granted hereunder; b) the faculty member has a minimum of 5 years of service; c) the percentage of leave requested is equivalent to the entire FTE status which the faculty member holds; d) an appropriately qualified replacement is available to assume the faculty member's responsibilities; and e) the ultimate replacement faculty member is identified and, wherever possible, shall be at the minimum step of the salary range. 8.20.2 Faculty members may apply for Professional Currency leave of less than 6 months. For Professional Currency leaves of less than 4 months, the Xxxx/Director may require that such leave be taken in combination with professional development, vacation or other leaves so that their combined total meets the scheduling requirements of the department or area. Approval of such applications will not be unreasonably denied. 8.20.3 A maximum of 3 FTE Professional Currency leaves shall be granted per fiscal year. The procedure for application and allocation shall be as follows: a) Faculty members shall submit written applications for Professional Currency leave no later than December 31st for the following fiscal year. Applications must include details outlining the value of the leave to enhancing the faculty member’s currency and professional competency as well as the value of the leave to advancing the excellence of the College’s programs. b) Should the total number of leaves applied for under 8.20.2 exceed the maximum FTE Professional Currency leaves indicated in 8.20.3 above, the allocation of the maximum FTE Professional Currency leaves per year shall be on the basis of seniority. c) Should the maximum allowable quota of leaves not be reached through the process outlined above, further Professional Currency leaves shall be granted during the fiscal year in which the leave(s) is to commence, provided the faculty member submits a written application for the leave a minimum of 3 months prior to the commencement of the leave and that a suitable replacement can be found. Such leaves shall be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. 8.20.4 Professional Currency leave shall be unpaid, but shall carry with it the following benefits: a) A stipend of $1,200 per month for full-time faculty members and pro-rata for part-time faculty members and faculty members on part-time leave. b) Medical, Extended Health, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Dental, and Group Life benefits. c) Faculty members taking Professional Currency leave may opt for the continuance of Short-term and Long-term Disability by payment of the necessary premiums. 8.20.5 A faculty member on unpaid Professional Currency leave must advise the College, in writing, no later than 2 months prior to expiration of the leave confirming their intention to return to duty. 8.20.6 A faculty member who works elsewhere while on leave and has any of the insurance benefits listed in Article 8.20.4 provided at a rate of contributions equal to or superior to the College's contribution is required to notify the College and take the benefits available elsewhere. 8.20.7 A faculty member on unpaid Professional Currency leave who becomes disabled and is unable to satisfy the terms of the Professional Currency leave, and who has accumulated sick leave credit, shall, concurrent with the commencement of said disability, be placed on internal sick leave and the Professional Currency leave shall immediately cease. 8.20.8 After a period of leave under this Article, the faculty member must return to active employment for a period of time at least equal to the length of the leave before being eligible to access further leave under this provision or under Article 8.19

Professional Currency Leave. ‌ 8.20.1 The Parties are committed to a high quality of programming and recognize that the responsibility of program quality is shared by the College and the faculty members in each program. In order to provide faculty members with an opportunity to maintain currency and professional competence in their field, the College shall, with the approval of the appropriate Vice President, grant Professional Currency leaves of between 6 and 12 months, provided the following conditions are met: a) the faculty member is a permanent regular faculty member at commencement of leave granted hereunder; b) the faculty member has a minimum of 5 years of service; c) the percentage of leave requested is equivalent to the entire FTE status which the faculty member holds; d) an appropriately qualified replacement is available to assume the faculty member's ’s responsibilities; and e) the ultimate replacement faculty member is identified and, wherever possible, shall be at the minimum step of the salary range. 8.20.2 Faculty members may apply for Professional Currency leave of less than 6 months. For Professional Currency leaves of less than 4 months, the Xxxx/Director may require that such leave be taken in combination with professional development, vacation or other leaves so that their combined total meets the scheduling requirements of the department or area. Approval of such applications will not be unreasonably denied. 8.20.3 A maximum of 3 FTE Professional Currency leaves shall be granted per fiscal year. The procedure for application and allocation shall be as follows: a) Faculty members shall submit written applications for Professional Currency leave no later than December 31st for the following fiscal year. Applications must include details outlining the value of the leave to enhancing the faculty member’s currency and professional competency as well as the value of the leave to advancing the excellence of the College’s programs. b) Should the total number of leaves applied for under 8.20.2 exceed the maximum FTE Professional Currency leaves indicated in 8.20.3 above, the allocation of the maximum FTE Professional Currency leaves per year shall be on the basis of seniority. c) Should the maximum allowable quota of leaves not be reached through the process outlined above, further Professional Currency leaves shall be granted during the fiscal year in which the leave(s) is to commence, provided the faculty member submits a written application for the leave a minimum of 3 months prior to the commencement of the leave and that a suitable replacement can be found. Such leaves shall be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. 8.20.4 Professional Currency leave shall be unpaid, but shall carry with it the following benefits: a) A stipend of $1,200 per month for full-time faculty members and pro-rata for part-part- time faculty members and faculty members on part-time leave. b) Medical, Extended Health, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Dental, and Group Life benefits. c) Faculty members taking Professional Currency leave may opt for the continuance of Short-term and Long-term Disability by payment of the necessary premiums. 8.20.5 A faculty member on unpaid Professional Currency leave must advise the College, in writing, no later than 2 months prior to expiration of the leave confirming their intention to return to duty. 8.20.6 A faculty member who works elsewhere while on leave and has any of the insurance benefits listed in Article 8.20.4 provided at a rate of contributions equal to or superior to the College's ’s contribution is required to notify the College and take the benefits available elsewhere. 8.20.7 A faculty member on unpaid Professional Currency leave who becomes disabled and is unable to satisfy the terms of the Professional Currency leave, and who has accumulated sick leave credit, shall, concurrent with the commencement of said disability, be placed on internal sick leave and the Professional Currency leave shall immediately cease. 8.20.8 After a period of leave under this Article, the faculty member must return to active employment for a period of time at least equal to the length of the leave before being eligible to access further leave under this provision or under Article 8.19