Common use of CLASS ADVANCEMENT Clause in Contracts

CLASS ADVANCEMENT. 20.2.1 Advancement from one (1) class to another will be authorized only after the individual involved has filed a request for such advancement and submitted satisfactory evidence substantiating the request, such as transcripts or grade cards. The evidence must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources on or before the second Friday in August and must be approved by the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources or designee. 20.2.2 Class advancement shall be limited to one (1) column per year. Any excess units earned while a Unit Member is attempting to qualify to advance to a specific class may be used to satisfy the requirements necessary for any further advancement. 20.2.3 All units are equated as semester units; quarter units will be converted to semester units on a ratio of one (1) quarter unit equaling two-thirds (2/3) semester unit. 20.2.4 Graduate and upper division units related to the Unit Member’s assignment qualify for advancement from one class to another. 20.2.5 Not more than fifteen (15) lower division units as listed below may qualify for each class advancement: 20.2.5.1 Units beyond the minimum qualifications which are related to the Unit Member’s assignment; 20.2.5.2 Units completed by a Unit Member in a District-approved retraining program; 20.2.5.3 Other units recommended by the Immediate Management Supervisor. 20.2.6 Equivalent unit credit for non-college work will qualify for advancement on the salary schedule subject to the following: 20.2.6.1 Equivalent units must be approved in advance by the appropriate Immediate Management Supervisor. In the event the Immediate Management Supervisor disapproves, an appeal may be taken to the Professional Growth and Development Committee for a final decision. After completion of the activity, verification must be submitted to the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources. 20.2.6.2 Activity participated in must be directly related to the area in which a Unit Member is assigned or is to be assigned on request of the Immediate Management Supervisor. 20.2.6.3 Equivalent units must be earned in activities that will enable Unit Members to grow in knowledge and experience as it relates to their assignment. 20.2.6.4 A Unit Member is eligible to apply for equivalent unit credit after completion of one (1) semester of service in the District. 20.2.6.5 No more than one-half (1/2) of the total number of units required for each class advancement may be equivalent units. Any excess equivalent units earned while a Unit Member is attempting to qualify to advance to a specific class may not be used to satisfy the requirements necessary for any further advancement. 20.2.6.6 A Unit Member may not receive equivalent units for activities of a repetitious nature during subsequent school years. 20.2.6.7 Equivalent units must be earned in one (1) or more of the following activities, must adhere to the restrictions noted, and cannot be earned during the hours required under the appropriate Load Sections. 20.2.6.7.1 For related work experience, one (1) equivalent unit of credit may be granted for each forty (40) hour week of full-time approved employment. One-half (1/2) unit may be granted for twenty (20) hours per week. Less than twenty

CLASS ADVANCEMENT. 20.2.1 Advancement from one (1) class to another will be authorized only after the individual involved has filed a request for such advancement and submitted satisfactory evidence substantiating the request, such as transcripts or grade cards. The evidence must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources on or before the second Friday in August and must be approved by the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources or designee. Refer to Appendix K for Course Advancement Forms 20.2.1.1 Lower division course work must be approved in advance by the Immediate Management Supervisor. 20.2.1.2 Upper division and graduate level course work is strongly recommended that the unit member confer with your Immediate Management Supervisor prior to taking any course(s). 20.2.2 Class advancement shall be limited to one (1) column per year. Any excess units earned while a Unit Member is attempting to qualify to advance to a specific class may be used to satisfy the requirements necessary for any further advancement. 20.2.3 All units are equated as semester units; quarter units will be converted to semester units on a ratio of one (1) quarter unit equaling two-thirds (2/3) semester unit. 20.2.4 Graduate and upper division units related to the Unit Member’s assignment qualify for advancement from one class to another. 20.2.5 Not more than fifteen (15) lower division units as listed below may qualify for each class advancement: 20.2.5.1 Units beyond the minimum qualifications which are related to the Unit Member’s assignment; 20.2.5.2 Units completed by a Unit Member in a District-approved retraining program; 20.2.5.3 Other units recommended by the Immediate Management Supervisor. 20.2.6 Equivalent unit credit for non-college work will qualify for advancement on the salary schedule subject to the following: 20.2.6.1 Equivalent units must be approved in advance by the appropriate Immediate Management Supervisor. In the event the Immediate Management Supervisor disapproves, an appeal may be taken to the Professional Growth and Development Committee for a final decision. After completion of the activity, verification must be submitted to the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources. 20.2.6.2 Activity participated in must be directly related to the area in which a Unit Member is assigned or is to be assigned on request of the Immediate Management Supervisor. 20.2.6.3 Equivalent units must be earned in activities that will enable Unit Members to grow in knowledge and experience as it relates to their assignment. 20.2.6.4 A Unit Member is eligible to apply for equivalent unit credit after completion of one (1) semester of service in the District. 20.2.6.5 No more than one-half (1/2) of the total number of units required for each class advancement may be equivalent units. Any excess equivalent units earned while a Unit Member is attempting to qualify to advance to a specific class may not be used to satisfy the requirements necessary for any further advancement. 20.2.6.6 A Unit Member may not receive equivalent units for activities of a repetitious nature during subsequent school years. 20.2.6.7 Equivalent units must be earned in one (1) or more of the following activities, must adhere to the restrictions noted, and cannot be earned during the hours required under the appropriate Load Sections. 20.2.6.7.1 For related work experience, one (1) equivalent unit of credit may be granted for each forty (40) hour week of full-time approved employment. One-half (1/2) unit may be granted for twenty (20) hours per week. Less than twentytwenty (20) hours per week will not be considered. Work experience credit will not be granted for the following: writing for publication; employment duplicating an assignment in the District; employment by relatives; self-employment; teaching at any level; work where the applicant is employed and paid by the District. 20.2.6.7.2 For industry-sponsored courses, adult education classes, commercial classes, professional conferences, or in-service training programs, one (1) equivalent unit of credit may be granted for every twenty (20) hours of attendance in approved and successfully completed courses or programs. 20.2.6.8 Unit Members with a four (4) year baccalaureate degree and three (3) years of graduate law school, terminating in the degree of LLB/JD, will receive the doctorate recognition amount and placement.