Common use of INSTRUCTIONAL AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Clause in Contracts

INSTRUCTIONAL AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. The Faculty Association and the University recognize that Instructional and Information Technology is extensively used in teaching and that the terms and conditions associated with such use are changing rapidly. The parties also recognize that this use has an impact on the duties and workloads of academic staff members. Accordingly, the Faculty Association and the University agree to establish a committee to study and make recommendations concerning the application and use of Instructional and Information Technology in teaching and implications for duties and workloads of members. The committee shall be established and report within six months of signing the Collective Agreement. The structure and mandate of the committee shall be established jointly by the two parties. As part of the mandate, the committee shall survey academic staff members who have taught, or are planning to teach, using Instructional and Information Technology. Academic year July 1 to June 30 Review year January 1 to December 31 Normal date of appointment for academic staff members in faculty, instructor, and laboratory instructor categories. July 1