Continuing Sessional Standing Program Clause Samples
The Continuing Sessional Standing Program clause establishes the criteria and procedures for sessional (part-time or contract) academic staff to maintain their employment status across academic terms. Typically, this clause outlines the performance standards, teaching load requirements, and evaluation processes that sessional instructors must meet to remain eligible for future teaching assignments. By clearly defining these expectations, the clause ensures transparency and consistency in the reappointment process, helping both the institution and sessional staff understand the conditions for ongoing employment and reducing uncertainty regarding contract renewals.
Continuing Sessional Standing Program. (Article 12.01)
Continuing Sessional Standing Program. Eligibility Bargaining unit employees shall be granted Continuing Sessional Standing upon the completion of three consecutive contract years (September 1 to August 31) with an average annual minimum teaching intensity of 2 Type 1 or equivalent positions over the three years. Further:
(i) All employees with Continuing Sessional Standing will retain this status unless and until such status ends pursuant to the terms set out below.
(ii) The contract year (September 1 to August 31) will be used for the purposes of determining whether the eligibility criteria for Continuing Sessional Standing have been met.
Continuing Sessional Standing Program. At the request of either party, the joint committee will also discuss the Continuing Sessional Standing Program (“CSSP”) with the purpose of making recommendations for mutually agreeable amendments to that Program.
Continuing Sessional Standing Program