All NSF are eligible to apply for professional leaves in accordance with other leaves
with or without pay. NSF may be granted leave to attend professional meetings and
programs. In each case payment of fees, payment of related costs, and pay status
are at the sole discretion of the University.
When a leave has been granted pursuant to this Article, the University will notify the
NSF in writing of the period of the leave, the pay status of the NSF during the leave,
and which fees or related costs, if any, will be paid.
When the University requires attendance at a professional meeting or program, the
University will notify the NSF in writing and will pay the fees and related costs.
Programs which are suggested or recommended, but not required, are not
"required" within the meaning of this Article.
During the period of leave, the NSF shall be responsible for the submission of any
course reports, etc. required during the period of the leave. The NSF, whenever
possible, agrees to consult with and assist the University in securing a replacement.
COMMITTEES
In an effort to encourage and facilitate unit member participation on University
and/or Academic Senate committees, the Union hereby authorizes its
members to participate in any and all Academic Senate committees and
hereby specifically agrees not to accuse or charge the University with
violations of HEERA
in relation to said participation. This express waiver
does not waive or modify in any way the Union's right to meet and confer with
the University.
In the event either the University or the Union seeks to pursue unit member
participation on University committees dealing with terms and conditions of
employment the parties will meet and discuss such participation on a case-by-case basis.
In the event no agreement is reached, the Union retains all of
its rights under HEERA.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND POOL
Campuses will establish a Professional Development Fund Pool dedicated to
providing support for professional development of NSF. This Development Fund
and program is separate from the program referenced in Article 8. This Professional
Development Fund Pool will be established and administered as follows:
The Professional Development Fund Pool will be funded annually, and each
campus will allocate $135 per NSF Full Time Equivalent (FTE), based on the
October 1, 2002 FTE count. The University shall place these funds in a
special campus account for this purpose no later than October 1, 2003 or the
first day of the month following ratification of this MOU, whichever comes
later. This allocation is a minimum amount and shall not preclude the
allocation of additional funds at the discretion of the University.
Individual NSF will be eligible to submit requests for funding to support
proposals for professional development, including but not limited to
professional meetings, training seminars, software, and paid leave, all of
which should be in support of pedagogical endeavors. Only those NSF with
continuing appointments will be eligible to submit requests for paid leave.
The University will establish on each campus a NSF Council on Professional
Development. The Council shall be comprised of five (5) NSF. The
appropriate University official will appoint the Council members from a list of
nominations provided by the UC-AFT. The Council shall develop guidelines
and procedures in accordance with campus protocol for awarding
professional development funds. The Council will review applications and
make recommendations to the appropriate University official.
NSF participation on the committee is voluntary.
In any grievance alleging a violation of this Article, the Arbitrator shall have no
authority to review or modify the University's decisions whether or not to
provide funds to a particular NSF for professional development.
The same University policies that apply to all faculty, including Senate Faculty, in the
areas of intellectual property and distance education shall apply to NSF.
