RELEASE TIME FOR FACULTY ASSOCIATION DUTIES Clause Samples
The 'Release Time for Faculty Association Duties' clause provides designated periods during which faculty members are relieved from some of their regular teaching or administrative responsibilities to perform duties related to the Faculty Association. Typically, this means certain faculty representatives are granted reduced course loads or administrative tasks so they can attend meetings, participate in negotiations, or handle union-related matters. The core function of this clause is to ensure that faculty association representatives have sufficient time and flexibility to effectively carry out their organizational responsibilities without compromising their primary employment obligations.
RELEASE TIME FOR FACULTY ASSOCIATION DUTIES. 6.01 Faculty Association Members required to serve in elected Association positions shall be granted the release time required to conduct the business of the Association, as approved by the Association. Such release time shall be arranged in consultation with the relevant ▇▇▇▇, or designate, to ensure continuing of instructional and other duties. The Faculty Association shall reimburse the University for the actual costs of the substitutes or replacements employed to replace Faculty Members engaged in Association business.
6.02 The President and Vice President of the Faculty Association shall not normally be required to participate on University committees while holding office, with the exception of departmental or area meetings and/or committees.
6.03 Service to the Faculty Association shall be considered service to the University under Article 13.08.