Common use of Degree Completion Clause in Contracts

Degree Completion. It is hereby agreed by and between the ▇▇▇▇ Oaks Community College Board of Trustees and the ▇▇▇▇ Oaks Support Staff Employees SMEA that the Collective Bargaining Agreement establishes the minimum guidelines for establishing a ▇▇▇▇▇ member’s hourly pay rate and that the Employer is entitled to augment the hourly pay rate as outlined in the Degree Completion Program at their sole and exclusive discretion. In such event, the Employer retains the exclusive right to establish the regulations associated with the augmented portion and make subsequent modifications to the amounts and regulations and may discontinue the augmentation, all at their sole and exclusive discretion. In the event of such augmentation(s), modifications and/or discontinuation thereof, the Employer agrees to notify the Union and the affected employees.