Common use of Distance Education Clause in Contracts

Distance Education. A. Unit members will not be required to teach in ITV programs except when consistent with terms contained in letters of appointment. Videotapes of ITV program offerings shall conform to use policies established by the unit member and shall not be routinely kept by the University except for examination review, for make-up of student absences or for the unit member's self-study purposes. Videotapes shall not be used for evaluation purposes except where permitted by department or division evaluation procedure. Scheduling of ITV obligations shall conform with the other provisions of this Article. The University agrees not to retransmit by electronic means the work product of a unit member without the written consent of the unit member or his/her authorized representative and with any additional compensation as determined by mutual agreement. The use of videotapes as an ADA accommodation will be determined by the campus ADA officer in consultation with the faculty member. B. Compensation for distance education courses identified in Appendix F as Regular ITFS, Enhanced ITFS and TV Plus shall use the following formula for a three credit course: For courses with fewer than 20 students 3 credits For courses with at least 20 but fewer than 30 students 4 credits For courses with at least 30 but fewer than 40 students 5 credits For courses with at least 40 but fewer than 50 students 6 credits For courses with 50 or more students 6 credits + faculty assistance The credit hours are minimum rates for compensation which do not preclude additional payment for courses which are deemed writing intensive or for innovative work which benefits the campus and/or the System. The credit hours shall be determined by the enrollment at the start of the third full week of classes. This schedule becomes effective when the enrollment at receiving sites exceeds 5 students. C. The minimum preparation fee for a new course shall not be less than $500. This minimum does not preclude a higher preparation fee where deemed appropriate. Major revision preparation fees shall be determined after evaluation of the written application. D. In exploring options for compensation of unit members for teaching web-based courses and emerging technologies, the parties shall be guided by the finding of the Teaching Through Technology Task Force.

Distance Education. A. Unit members will not be required to teach in ITV programs except when consistent with terms contained in letters of appointment. Videotapes of ITV program offerings shall conform to use policies established by the unit member and shall not be routinely kept by the University except for examination review, for make-up of student absences or for the unit member's self-study purposes. Videotapes shall not be used for evaluation purposes except where permitted by department or division evaluation procedure. Scheduling of ITV obligations shall conform with the other provisions of this Article. The University agrees not to retransmit by electronic means the work product of a unit member without the written consent of the unit member or his/her authorized representative and with any additional compensation as determined by mutual agreement. The use of videotapes as an ADA accommodation will be determined by the campus ADA officer in consultation with the faculty member. B. Compensation for distance education courses identified in Appendix F as Regular ITFS, Enhanced ITFS and TV Plus shall use the following formula for a three credit course: For courses with fewer than 20 students 3 credits For courses with at least 20 but fewer than 30 students 4 credits For courses with at least 30 but fewer than 40 students 5 credits For courses with at least 40 but fewer than 50 students 6 credits For courses with 50 or more students 6 credits + faculty assistance The credit hours are minimum rates for compensation which do not preclude additional payment for courses which are deemed writing intensive or for innovative work which benefits the campus and/or the System. The credit hours shall be determined by the enrollment at the start of the third full week of classes. This schedule becomes effective when the enrollment at receiving sites exceeds 5 students. C. The minimum preparation fee for a new course shall not be less than $500. This minimum does not preclude a higher preparation fee where deemed appropriate. Major revision preparation fees shall be determined after evaluation of the written application. D. In exploring options The University and the Association shall establish a Joint Distance Education / Academic Computing Committee of four representatives from each party which shall meet at least once per semester to discuss unresolved and emergent issues relative to distance education, including working conditions, compensation for compensation of unit members for teaching web-based courses course offerings, and emerging technologies, the parties shall be guided by the finding of the Teaching Through Technology Task Forceacademic computing.

Distance Education. A. Unit members will not be required to teach in ITV programs except when consistent with terms contained in letters of appointment. Videotapes of ITV program offerings shall conform to use policies established by the unit member and shall not be routinely kept by the University except for examination review, for make-up of student absences or for the unit member's self-study purposes. Videotapes shall not be used for evaluation purposes except where permitted by department or division evaluation procedure. Scheduling of ITV obligations shall conform with the other provisions of this Article. The University agrees not to retransmit by electronic means the work product of a unit member without the written consent of the unit member or his/her authorized representative and with any additional compensation as determined by mutual agreement. The use of videotapes as an ADA accommodation will be determined by the campus ADA officer in consultation with the faculty member. B. Compensation for distance education courses identified in Appendix F as Regular ITFS, Enhanced ITFS and TV Plus shall use the following formula for a three credit course: For courses with fewer than 20 students 3 credits For courses with at least 20 but fewer than 30 students 4 credits For courses with at least 30 but fewer than 40 students 5 credits For courses with at least 40 but fewer than 50 students 6 credits For courses with 50 or more students 6 credits + faculty assistance The credit hours are minimum rates for compensation which do not preclude additional payment for courses which are deemed writing intensive or for innovative work which benefits the campus and/or the System. The credit hours shall be determined by the enrollment at the start of the third full week of classes. This schedule becomes effective when the enrollment at receiving sites exceeds 5 students.assistance C. The minimum preparation fee for a new course shall not be less than $500. This minimum does not preclude a higher preparation fee where deemed appropriate. Major revision preparation fees shall be determined after evaluation of the written application. D. In exploring options The University and the Association shall establish a Joint Distance Education / Academic Computing Committee of four representatives from each party which shall meet at least once per semester to discuss unresolved and emergent issues relative to distance education, including working conditions, compensation for compensation of unit members for teaching web-based courses course offerings, and emerging technologies, the parties shall be guided by the finding of the Teaching Through Technology Task Forceacademic computing.

Distance Education. A. Unit members will not be required to teach in ITV programs except when consistent with terms contained in letters of appointment. Videotapes of ITV program offerings shall conform to use policies established by the unit member and shall not be routinely kept by the University except for examination review, for make-up of student absences or for the unit member's self-study purposes. Videotapes shall not be used for evaluation purposes except where permitted by department or division evaluation procedure. Scheduling of ITV obligations shall conform with the other provisions of this Article. The University agrees not to retransmit by electronic means the work product of a unit member without the written consent of the unit member or his/her authorized representative and with any additional compensation as determined by mutual agreement. The use of videotapes as an ADA accommodation will be determined by the campus ADA officer in consultation with the faculty member. B. Compensation for distance education courses identified in Appendix F as Regular ITFS, Enhanced ITFS and TV Plus shall use the following formula for a three credit course: For courses with fewer than 20 students 3 credits For courses with at least 20 but fewer than 30 students 4 credits For courses with at least 30 but fewer than 40 students 5 credits For courses with at least 40 but fewer than 50 students 6 credits For courses with 50 or more students 6 credits + faculty assistance The credit hours are minimum rates for compensation which do not preclude additional payment for courses which are deemed writing intensive or for innovative work which benefits the campus and/or the System. The credit hours shall be determined by the enrollment at the start of the third full week of classes. This schedule becomes effective when the enrollment at receiving sites exceeds 5 students. C. The minimum preparation fee for a new course shall not be less than $500. This minimum does not preclude a higher preparation fee where deemed appropriate. Major revision preparation fees shall be determined after evaluation of the written application. D. In exploring options for compensation of unit members for teaching web-based courses and emerging technologies, the parties shall be guided by the finding of the Teaching Through Technology Task Force. A. The parties recognize that chairpersons have both administrative and collegial functions and that unit members have legitimate concern in the selection, retention and performance of individuals serving as chairpersons. B. Chairpersons at the following campuses shall be unit members: UMFK, UMM, USM. C. Chairpersons at the following campuses shall not be unit members: UMA, UM, UMPI, UMF.* The nomination and selection of non-unit chairpersons shall be in accordance with current governance policy in effect at the appropriate campus. Governance policies which are in effect at the time of execution of this Agreement are attached (Appendix D). Although revisions to such policies may occur during the term of this Agreement in accordance with appropriate governance procedures, such revisions shall recognize the legitimate concerns of unit members described in Section A above. Any changes in governance policies pertaining to the nomination and selection of non-unit chairpersons shall be promptly forwarded to the Association. D. In the case of unit chairpersons, the department, division or other appropriate unit shall recommend to the chief administrative officer or his/her designee a candidate whenever an opening for chairperson arises. 1. If the opening is to be filled from outside the department, division or other appropriate unit, Article 7, Appointment, Reappointment and Non-Reappointment and Contract Status, will be followed. The chief administrative officer or his/her designee(s) may accept or reject the recommendation and that decision shall be final. Prior to rejecting any department, division or other appropriate unit recommendation, the chief administrative officer or his/her designee(s) will meet with the department or division faculty involved to discuss the recommendation. In the event that the recommendation of the department, division or other appropriate unit is rejected, the faculty involved will be asked to submit another recommendation. E. The position of chairperson may be filled on a temporary (acting) basis at the discretion of the chief administrative officer or his/her designee for a period not to initially exceed one (1) year. The position may continue to be filled on a temporary (acting) basis for up to one (1) additional year if a chairperson has not been timely appointed on a regular basis within the initial year, or if such action is in accord with a recommendation of the department, division, or other appropriate unit. F. 1. Workload reduction and additional compensation for unit chairpersons shall be based on the number of full-time equivalent faculty in the department inclusive of the chairperson. In the calculation of full-time equivalent faculty, full-time regular faculty shall each count as one (1) full-time equivalent, and each twelve (12) credit hours taught by part-time and temporary faculty shall count as one (1) full-time equivalent. For any year, this calculation shall be based on an average of the number of full-time equivalent faculty in the department in each of the two (2) semesters in the preceding academic year. Unit chairpersons shall receive no less than the following workload reduction and additional compensation: Size Reduced Load Stipend July 1, 2013- June 30, 2014 Stipend July 1, 2014- June 30, 2015 fewer than 11 1 course or 25% and $1,990/yr. and $2,030/yr. at least 11 but fewer than 16 1 course or 25% and $2,590/yr. and $2,642/yr. 16+ 1 course or 25% and $3,270/yr. and $3,335/yr. Following consultation with the chairperson if it is the opinion of the campus administration that the chairperson cannot accept a reduced workload, reimbursement shall be at the appropriate overload rate.

Distance Education. A. Unit members will not be required to teach in ITV programs except when consistent with terms contained in letters of appointment. Videotapes of ITV program offerings shall conform to use policies established by the unit member and shall not be routinely kept by the University except for examination review, for make-up of student absences or for the unit member's self-study purposes. Videotapes shall not be used for evaluation purposes except where permitted by department or division evaluation procedure. Scheduling of ITV obligations shall conform with the other provisions of this Article. The University agrees not to retransmit by electronic means the work product of a unit member without the written consent of the unit member or his/her authorized representative and with any additional compensation as determined by mutual agreement. The use of videotapes as an ADA accommodation will be determined by the campus ADA officer in consultation with the faculty member. B. Compensation for distance education courses identified in Appendix F as Regular ITFS, Enhanced ITFS and TV Plus shall use the following formula for a three three-credit course: For courses with fewer than 20 students 3 credits For courses with at least 20 but fewer than 30 students 4 credits For courses with at least 30 but fewer than 40 students 5 credits For courses with at least 40 but fewer than 50 students 6 credits For courses with 50 or more students 6 credits + faculty assistance The credit hours are minimum rates for compensation which do not preclude additional payment for courses which are deemed writing intensive or for innovative work which benefits the campus and/or the System. The credit hours shall be determined by the enrollment at the start of the third full week of classes. This schedule becomes effective when the enrollment at receiving sites exceeds 5 students. C. The minimum preparation fee for a new course shall not be less than $500. This minimum does not preclude a higher preparation fee where deemed appropriate. Major revision preparation fees shall be determined after evaluation of the written application. D. In exploring options for compensation of unit members for teaching web-based courses and emerging technologies, the parties shall be guided by the finding of the Teaching Through Technology Task Force.