University Classes. Employees are encouraged to take classes offered by the First Nations University or the University of Regina. The work schedule of an employee may, by mutual written agreement between the employee and the supervisor, be arranged in order to permit a class to be taken during the day. Permission will not be unreasonably withheld. If permission is withheld, a written explanation will be provided by the supervisor to the employee with a copy to the Human Resources Department. The tuition and required fees for one credit or non-credit class per semester at the First Nations University or the University of Xxxxxx will be paid by the employer for employees. The maximum tuition per class, paid by the employer, shall not exceed that for a three credit hour class. The maximum assistance is tuition and required fees and the cost of required textbooks. An employee may make a written request to take a university class to the appropriate supervisor with a copy to the Human Resources Department, outlining the benefit to the employee and the employer, at least 60 days prior to the start date of the class and must be approved or denied by the supervisor within fourteen (14) days of the submitted request. The supervisor shall consider the employee’s career goals and the impact the member’s absence will have on the work unit in determining whether or not to approve the employee’s request. Should the request not be approved, the supervisor shall provide a written explanation to the employee with a copy to the Human Resources Department. Any employee who qualifies for educational assistance on the basis of aboriginal ancestry is required to pursue such funding prior to requesting assistance from the employer. In the event educational assistance on the basis of aboriginal ancestry is not approved for the employee, the employee will be required to provide proof of registration in the class. The employer will pay the tuition and required fees on behalf of the employee with the understanding that if the employee does not successfully complete the course, the employer will recover tuition costs by deduction from the employee’s pay.
University Classes. APT members are encouraged to take classes offered by the University or the University of Regina. The work schedule of an APT member may, by mutual written agreement between the APT member and the Director or equivalent, be arranged in order to permit a class to be taken during the day. Permission will not be unreasonably withheld. If permission is withheld, a written explanation will be provided by the Director or equivalent to the member with a copy to the Human Resources Department. The tuition for one class per semester at the University or the University of Xxxxxx will be paid by the University for APT members, provided that the class, whether credit or non-credit is mutually beneficial to the APT member and the University. The maximum tuition per class which will be paid to the APT member by the University shall not exceed that for a three credit hour class. Normally, the maximum assistance for those pursuing a program is registration fee or tuition, and assistance with book purchases. An APT member may make written request to the appropriate Director or equivalent, with a copy to the Human Resource Department, to take a university class, outlining the benefit to the employee and the University. The request will be made during the semester before the class is scheduled to begin, and must be approved prior to the APT member registering in the class. The appropriate Director or equivalent shall take into consideration the member’s performance evaluations, career goals, and the impact the member’s absence will have on the work unit. APT members who qualify for educational assistance on the basis of aboriginal ancestry are required to pursue such funding prior to requesting reimbursement from the University. In the event such educational assistance is unavailable during the period the class is to take place, the APT member will be required to pay for the tuition when registering for the class and the University will reimburse the member upon successful completion of the class and the submission of grades and receipts of payment for the tuition. Arrangements may be made between the member and the University for tuition to be deducted from the member’s pay cheque over a two-month period. In place of tuition for one class per semester at the University or the University of Xxxxxx, the University may pay tuition and/or course fees for other classes at another post-secondary institution provided the University does not offer an equivalent course and it is mut...
University Classes. Employees are encouraged to take classes offered by the First Nations University or the University of Xxxxxx. The work schedule of an employee may, by mutual written agreement between the employee and the supervisor, be arranged in order to permit a class to be taken during the day. Permission will not be unreasonably withheld. If permission is withheld, a written explanation will be provided by the supervisor to the employee with a copy to the Human Resources Department. The tuition and required fees for one class per semester at the First Nations University or the University of Xxxxxx will be paid by the employer for employees, provided that the class, whether credit or non-credit, is mutually beneficial to the employee and the employer. The maximum tuition per class, which will be paid to the employee by the employer, shall not exceed that for a three credit hour class. The maximum assistance for those pursuing a program is tuition and required fees and the cost of required textbooks. An employee may make a written request to take a university class to the appropriate supervisor with a copy to the Human Resources Department, outlining the benefit to the employee and the employer, at least 60 days prior to the start date of the class and must be approved or denied by the supervisor within fourteen
