PROGRAM REDUNDANCY. 3.8.1 This Article applies only to those situations in which the declaration of Program Redundancy may result in the layoff of employees. 3.8.1.1 A Program Redundancy refers to the cancellation of an academic program for reasons other than Financial Exigency and when verified by the Redundancy Committee. The Board may only declare a Program Redundancy, on the advice of Senate, for bona fide academic reasons including the following: (i) a Program does not meet acceptable academic standards, or (ii) a Program does not contribute in a significant way to the mission of the University, or (iii) a Program does not have an enrolment sufficient to justify maintaining the Program. 3.8.1.2 Program Redundancy shall apply only to academic programs, not to individuals within a Program. 3.8.1.3 If low student enrolment is argued as a bona fide academic reason, it must be demonstrated that a major decline has occurred which has produced a condition of low enrolments for at least three consecutive years, and there is no probability of an increase in enrolment over the next three years. 3.8.2 Subject to the provisions of this Article, the Parties recognize the authority of Senate to advise the Board on the restructure of the University’s programs by introducing new programs, by changing existing programs, or by cancelling programs. No Member shall either: (a) be transferred for the purpose of labour adjustment except in accordance with this Article; or (b) be laid-off, terminated, or otherwise penalized with respect to terms and conditions of employment and/or rights or privileges relating to employment for academic reasons except in accordance with this Article. 3.8.3 An academic program is one or more of: (a) a group of courses approved by Senate which may lead to a diploma, certificate, or degree, (b) a research program.
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