Graduate Degrees Sample Clauses
The 'Graduate Degrees' clause defines the requirements or recognition of advanced academic qualifications, such as master's or doctoral degrees, within the context of the agreement. It may specify which degrees are considered acceptable, outline the process for verifying such credentials, or detail how holding a graduate degree affects eligibility, compensation, or responsibilities. This clause ensures clarity regarding the role and value of graduate-level education in fulfilling the terms of the contract, helping to prevent misunderstandings about qualifications or entitlements.
Graduate Degrees. Graduate degrees will be counted as years of experience as follows:
(1) A Master’s degree counts as one (1) year.
(2) A PhD that is completed except for the dissertation counts as one (1) year if the faculty member has a Master’s degree, or two (2) years if the faculty member does not have a Master’s degree.
(3) A completed PhD or equivalent professional degree counts as two (2) years if the faculty member has a Master’s degree, or three (3) years if the faculty member does not have a Master’s degree.
(4) Additional and other degrees, such as two (2) Master’s degrees in unrelated fields, will be determined on a case-by- case basis, using the above as a guide.
Graduate Degrees. Completion of an advanced degree from an accredited institution shall place the person on the appropriate lane provided that the credits have not been previously used to earn a lane change. Only credit earned after