Common use of University Participation Clause in Contracts

University Participation. 9.1 While SUOAF-AFSCME as the elected bargaining agent retains the exclusive right to negotiate and reach agreement on terms and conditions of employment for members of the bargaining unit and the Board of Trustees retains its legal rights to manage and direct the State University system, the parties recognize the desirability of a collegial governance system for the faculty in areas of academic or professional concern. It is desirable that the collegial system of governance be maintained and strengthened throughout the State University so that the faculty will have a mechanism and procedure for making recommendations to appropriate management officials. It is understood that the rights to freedom of debate and communication exercised in governance forums shall not impinge upon the rights of SUOAF- AFSCME nor upon the rights of the Board. Neither the Board nor the Union shall use the collegial governance system to unilaterally implement recommendations on any matter within the scope of collective bargaining or to implement any recommendation which impinges upon the rights of either party under this Agreement. 9.2 Both parties to this Agreement recognize and endorse the participation of the administrative faculty in the governance of the academic community. Administrative faculty members shall participate in university, systemwide, and professional activities as appropriate. Such participation shall include, but not be limited to, attendance at general faculty meetings, voting membership in the University senate, participation on search committees, and service as advisors to student organizations. Service as an advisor shall be considered within the "scope of employment" consistent with CGS 4-165. 9.3 When any Presidency in the State University System or the Chancellorship becomes vacant, the Board will consult with the administrative faculty in a manner it deems most appropriate. 9.4 Under the President's direction, each University shall prepare, publish, and distribute a handbook to the administrative faculty, which shall contain but not be limited to the following:

University Participation. 9.1 While SUOAF-AFSCME as the elected bargaining agent retains the exclusive right to negotiate and reach agreement on terms and conditions of employment for members of the bargaining unit and the Board of Trustees Regents retains its legal rights to manage and direct the State University system, the parties recognize the desirability of a collegial governance system for the faculty in areas of academic or professional concern. It is desirable that the collegial system of governance be maintained and strengthened throughout the State University so that the faculty will have a mechanism and procedure for making recommendations to appropriate management officials. It is understood that the rights to freedom of debate and communication exercised in governance forums shall not impinge upon the rights of SUOAF- AFSCME nor upon the rights of the Board. Neither the Board nor the Union shall use the collegial governance system to unilaterally implement recommendations on any matter within the scope of collective bargaining or to implement any recommendation which impinges upon the rights of either party under this Agreement. 9.2 Both parties to this Agreement recognize and endorse the participation of the administrative faculty in the governance of the academic community. Administrative faculty members shall participate in university, systemwide, and professional activities as appropriate. Such participation shall include, but not be limited to, attendance at general faculty meetings, voting membership in the University senate, participation on search committees, and service as advisors to student organizations. Service as an advisor shall be considered within the "scope of employment" consistent with CGS 4-165. 9.3 When any Presidency in the State University System or the Chancellorship becomes vacant, the Board will consult with the administrative faculty in a manner it deems most appropriate. 9.4 Under the President's direction, each University shall prepare, publish, and distribute a handbook to the administrative faculty, which shall contain but not be limited to the following:

University Participation. ‌ 9.1 While SUOAF-AFSCME as the elected bargaining agent retains the exclusive right to negotiate and reach agreement on terms and conditions of employment for members of the bargaining unit and the Board of Trustees Regents retains its legal rights to manage and direct the State University system, the parties recognize the desirability of a collegial governance system for the administrative faculty in areas of academic or professional concern. It is desirable that the collegial system of governance be maintained and strengthened throughout the State University so that the administrative faculty will have a mechanism and procedure for making recommendations to appropriate management officials. It is understood that the rights to freedom of debate and communication exercised in governance forums shall not impinge upon the rights of SUOAF- SUOAF-AFSCME nor upon the rights of the Board. Neither the Board nor the Union shall use the collegial governance system to unilaterally implement recommendations on any matter within the scope of collective bargaining or to implement any recommendation which impinges upon the rights of either party under this Agreement. 9.2 Both parties to this Agreement recognize and endorse the participation of the administrative faculty in the governance of the academic community. Administrative faculty members shall participate in university, systemwide, and professional activities as appropriate. Such participation shall include, but not be limited to, attendance at general faculty meetings, voting membership in the University senate, participation on search committees, and service as advisors to student organizations. Service as an advisor shall be considered within the "scope of employment" consistent with CGS 4-165. 9.3 When any Presidency in the State University System or the Chancellorship becomes vacant, the Board will consult with the administrative faculty in a manner it deems most appropriate. 9.4 Under the President's direction, each University shall prepare, publish, and distribute a handbook to the administrative faculty, which shall contain but not be limited to the following: