Common use of Right of First Refusal for New Course Development Clause in Contracts

Right of First Refusal for New Course Development. Unit members who develop new courses (traditional and/or online) shall have the right of first refusal to teach the course, regardless of the unit member’s seniority status, for a period of two (2) consecutive academic years, including winter and summer sessions. This right of first refusal shall apply to the unit member’s contract load, and shall not apply to overload courses. Regardless of when a course was developed, the two-year right of first refusal commences the first semester the new course is taught. Unit members must notify the appropriate Xxxx of their intent to exercise this right of first refusal prior to the start of the following academic year. Failure to make such notification on or before March 1st shall be deemed as a waiver of this right.

Right of First Refusal for New Course Development. Unit members who develop new courses (traditional and/or online) shall have the right of first refusal to teach the course, regardless of the unit member’s seniority status, for a period of two (2) consecutive academic years, including winter and summer sessions. This right of first refusal shall apply to the unit member’s contract load, and shall not apply to overload courses. Regardless of when a course was developed, the two-year right of first refusal commences the first semester the new course is taughtupon ratification of this contract. Unit Commencing Fall 2012, unit members must notify the appropriate Xxxx of their intent to exercise this right of first refusal prior to the start of the following academic year. Failure to make such notification on or before March 1st shall be deemed as a waiver of this right.