Common use of Reimbursement and Salary Increases for Advanced Degrees Clause in Contracts

Reimbursement and Salary Increases for Advanced Degrees. 1. The College supports the continued studies for advanced degrees of bargaining unit members and/or the continuing education and professional development of bargaining unit members which contribute to the mission of the College. Requests for such enrollment and reimbursement should be developed by the faculty member in collaboration with the appropriate Xxxx/Director, and should clearly demonstrate how the proposed educational program aligns with the anticipated career contributions of the faculty member to the College. After approval, the Xxxx/Director will forward the request to the Academic Vice President/Xxxxxxx. Should the Xxxx/Director deny approval, the faculty member may appeal to the Academic Vice President/Xxxxxxx. The College agrees that upon submission of documented receipts for accredited College tuition and a grade report verifying a grade of "B" or better (or “Pass,” “Satisfactory,” or “Progress” in ungraded courses), a member of the bargaining unit shall receive reimbursement as described herein:

Reimbursement and Salary Increases for Advanced Degrees. 1. The College supports the continued studies for advanced degrees of bargaining unit members and/or the continuing education and professional development of bargaining unit members which contribute to the mission of the College. Requests for such enrollment and reimbursement should be developed by the faculty member in collaboration with the appropriate Xxxx/Director, and should clearly demonstrate how the proposed educational program aligns with the anticipated career contributions of the faculty member to the College. After approval, the Xxxx/Director will forward the request to the Academic Vice President/Xxxxxxx. Should the Xxxx/Director deny approval, the faculty member may appeal to the Academic academic Vice President/Xxxxxxx. The College agrees that upon submission of documented receipts for accredited College tuition and a grade report verifying a grade of "B" or better (or “Pass,” “Satisfactory,” or “Progress” in ungraded courses), a member of the bargaining unit shall receive reimbursement as described herein: