Common use of Degrees Clause in Contracts

Degrees. Degrees applicable to salary schedule placement, advancement or degree-related stipends shall be issued by an accredited institution. An accredited institution shall be defined as one which has been accredited or is a recognized candidate for accreditation by a regional accreditation agency. In instances where the candidate for advancement, placement or degree-related stipend does not possess a degree from such an institution, but feels special circumstances exist, he/she may submit a request to the Vice President of Instruction for a special review of his/her degree. Upon recommendation of the Vice President of Instruction and approval of the Chancellor or his/her designee, such special degree may be accepted in whole or in part for advancement, placement or degree-related stipend.

Degrees. Degrees applicable to salary schedule placement, advancement or degree-related stipends shall be issued by an accredited institution. An accredited institution shall be defined as one which has been accredited or is a recognized candidate for accreditation by a regional accreditation agency. In instances where the candidate for advancement, placement or degree-degree- related stipend does not possess a degree from such an institution, but feels special circumstances exist, he/she may submit a request to the Vice President of Instruction for a special review of his/her degree. Upon recommendation of the Vice President of Instruction and approval of the Chancellor or his/her designee, such special degree may be accepted in whole or in part for advancement, placement or degree-related stipend.