University Governance. Except as expressly provided for in the Certification Order and this Collective Agreement, the parties agree:
University Governance. 29.5.1 Members have the right and responsibility to participate in University governance by providing counsel and advice on matters of planning and policy. Members share a right and responsibility for shaping the direction of their respective Departments and Faculties/Schools, and for serving on University-wide councils and committees. Since participation of Members in these areas is vital to academic governance, the University and all its Members have a shared responsibility to participate in University governance.
University Governance. 9.01 Except as expressly provided for in the certification order or in this Collective Agreement, the Board acknowledges the importance of participation by Members and other academic staff in the collegial process, including the internal regulation of the University and the selection of academic administrators, in accordance with arrangements approved from time to time by the Senate and the Board.
University Governance. 11.2.5 g) The University Librarian: The Search Committee for the University Librarian shall be composed of the following ±e 17 voting members: • The Vice-President: Academic who shall chair the committee; • 1external member of the Board of Governors • 1Dean; • 1Associate University Librarian; • 1undergraduate student; • 1graduate student; • 1staff member; • 1faculty member from the Waterloo Lutheran Seminary; • 7 Librarian Members with Continuing Appointment elected by the Library Council, at least one of whom shall be a Librarian Member from Laurier Brantford who may have a Candidacy appointment; and • 2 Senate Members elected by Senate.
University Governance. The rights of both parties with respect to matters concerning university governance are reserved. 7:02 (a) No changes in existing practices in force as of the effective date of this Collective Agreement, affecting academic staff, other than those provided for in this Collective Agreement, shall be instituted without the agreement of the Association. The decision of the Board to alter such practices shall be subject to the grievance and arbitration procedures established by this Agreement. Existing practices mean practices with respect to terms and conditions of employment, which are reasonable, certain, known, in force at the date of the commencement of this Agreement or during the preceding academic year.
University Governance. The parties recognize that the collegial process will continue to be fundamental to the life of the University. The parties undertake to respect that principle and thus recognize the right and responsibility of members to participate individually, in accordance with each member's responsibilities in the formulation of policies and procedures for the functioning of the University and to take part in the work of the appropriate committees, councils and assemblies.
University Governance. The rights of both parties with respect to matters concerning university governance are reserved. 7:02 (a) (b) No changes in existing practices in force as of the effective date of this Collective Agreement, affecting academic staff, other than those provided for in this Collective Agreement, shall be instituted without the agreement of the Union. The decision of the Employer to alter such practices shall be subject to the grievance and arbitration procedures established by this Agreement. Existing practices mean practices with respect to terms and conditions of employment, which are reasonable, certain and known, in force at the date of the commencement of this Agreement or during the preceding academic year. The onus of establishing an existing practice within the meaning of Clause 7:02 (a) shall rest on the party or person who alleges the existence of such existing practice. 7:03 (a) The Employer acknowledges a continuing responsibility to maintain a climate in which the responsibilities of the academic staff may be carried out, and undertakes, therefore, to continue to provide a reasonable level of facilities and support services consistent with this responsibility. The University will endeavour to maintain reasonable levels of working space, secretarial services, laboratory facilities, instructional aids, library and technical expertise, and support services, including telephone, computing, printing and copying. The university shall indemnify and save harmless each Union member against damages and shall maintain liability insurance coverage at the current or comparable level insuring members who are acting within the scope of their employment against liability claims. While a member may choose to hire outside legal counsel, if the member is seeking restitution for the related expenses, prior approval of the President and Vice-Chancellor (or the Board in cases where the President and Vice Chancellor is in a conflict of interest) is required.
University Governance. The rights of both parties with respect to matters concerning university governance are reserved.
University Governance. A. The Board of Trustees of the University is responsible for overseeing the mission, leadership, and operations of the University.
