Common use of Course Work Clause in Contracts

Course Work. Faculty requesting tuition reimbursement must include a written rationale indicating how the course/program choices are supportive of their responsibilities at the College. For faculty members who have completed courses related to their area(s) of responsibility and approved in advance by College President or Vice President for Instruction, the Board shall pay the tuition and fees for credits completed, books, and other required course materials. The maximum reimbursement to any faculty member in any calendar year shall be capped at the IRS nontaxable limit. An intent to register form shall be completed prior to enrollment in the course(s) and documentation of costs and completion will precede payment. A faculty member on a leave(s) of absence is ineligible for this benefit. In the event a faculty member receives reimbursement for coursework under this section and voluntarily leaves employment with the College within five years of receiving the reimbursement, the faculty member shall reimburse the College for those payments. The amount of reimbursement shall be 20% after four years, 40% after three years, 60% after two years, 80% after one year and 100% if less than one year. Under extraordinary circumstances, the faculty member may request a waiver of reimbursement to the College’s President.