Common use of Educational Courses Clause in Contracts

Educational Courses. Section 1. Employees with one (1) or more years of service who desire to enroll at an accredited educational institution in a course which would aid in performance of services to the Employer and contribute to their professional growth may submit an application to the Employer for reimbursement of the cost of tuition and books. To be eligible for consideration, such application must be submitted in advance of the employee commencing such course(s). Section 2. The employee's letter of application shall identify the educational institution, the course or courses to be taken by title and course number, and days and hours of attendance. The application shall also provide a short description of the content of the course and the projected cost of tuition and books. The Employer shall approve or disapprove the application on a reasonable basis by written notice to the employee within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of said application. Section 3. Upon proof of satisfactory completion of the course(s) and the amount actually expended for tuition and books, the employee will be reimbursed for such expenses or such portion thereof as the Employer approves pursuant to Section 2 above. The employee must be on the Employer's payroll in good standing at the time the reimbursement is made and must continue employment with the Employer for three (3) years after completion of the course or courses. If the employee voluntarily terminates employment or is terminated for misconduct within such three (3) year period, the employee shall reimburse the Employer for all amounts expended under this Article. Section 4. An employee who enrolls in an approved course or courses may, at the discretion of the Employer, also be allowed time off, without pay, to attend such courses if they are scheduled during working hours. Section 5. The Employer shall pay the Michigan Registered Nurse renewal fee every other year for all Registered Nurses.

Educational Courses. ‌ Section 1. Employees with one (1) or more years of service who desire to enroll at an accredited educational institution in a course which would aid in performance of services to the Employer and contribute to their professional growth may submit an application to the Employer for reimbursement of the cost of tuition and books. To be eligible for consideration, such application must be submitted in advance of the employee commencing such course(s). Section 2. The employee's letter of application shall identify the educational institution, the course or courses to be taken by title and course number, and days and hours of attendance. The application shall also provide a short description of the content of the course and the projected cost of tuition and books. The Employer shall approve or disapprove the application on a reasonable basis by written notice to the employee within thirty (30) 30 calendar days of receipt of said application. Section 3. Upon proof of satisfactory completion of the course(s) and the amount actually expended for tuition and books, the employee will be reimbursed for such expenses or such portion thereof as the Employer approves pursuant to Section 2 above. The employee must be on the Employer's payroll in good standing at the time the reimbursement is made and must continue employment with the Employer for three (3) years after completion of the course or courses. If the employee voluntarily terminates employment or is terminated for misconduct within such three (3) year period, the employee shall reimburse the Employer for all amounts expended under this Article. Section 4. An employee who enrolls in an approved course or courses may, at the discretion of the Employer, also be allowed time off, without pay, to attend such courses if they are scheduled during working hours. Section 5. The Employer shall pay the Michigan Registered Nurse renewal fee every other year for all Registered Nurses.