Common use of Prioritizing of Courses, Programs and Services Clause in Contracts

Prioritizing of Courses, Programs and Services. If the number of Faculty Members is to be reduced, the President, after consultation with the Contract Administration Committee and with such other advice the President deems necessary, shall decide which courses, Programs and services are most necessary to maintain quality education and support the College’s mission. The President shall declare (same notice as referenced in D.1.a) the duties associated with such courses, Programs and services to be essential and thus not subject to Reduction-in-Force. Consultation with CAC may include verifying or updating the RIF list and/or reviewing the RIF process. The President consults with CAC at least 10 contract days before moving into the formal procedure section of this article (section D). In making decisions on reductions, the President may consider factors including but not limited to: i. Budget limitations; ii. The enrollment and the trends in enrollment for six (6) consecutive quarters (excluding summer quarters), if applicable and their effect upon each area or Program; iii. The past, present and anticipated needs and use of services of the College by its students and prospective students; iv. Information concerning Faculty and Administrative vacancies occurring through retirement, resignation and professional and other leave; v. Changes in educational policies and goals; vi. Ability to meet federal, state, or accreditation requirements; vii. Staffing needs.

Prioritizing of Courses, Programs and Services. If the number of Faculty Members is to be reduced, the President, after consultation with the Contract Administration Committee and with such other advice the President deems necessary, shall decide which courses, Programs and services are most necessary to maintain quality education and support the College’s mission. The President shall declare (same notice as referenced in D.1.aC.1.a) the duties associated with such courses, Programs and services to be essential and thus not subject to Reduction-in-Force. Consultation with CAC may include verifying or updating the RIF list and/or reviewing the RIF process. The President consults with CAC at least 10 contract days before moving into the formal procedure section of this article (section DC). In making decisions on reductions, the President may consider factors including but not limited to: i. Budget limitations; ii. The enrollment and the trends in enrollment for six (6) consecutive quarters (excluding summer quarters), if applicable and their effect upon each area or Program; iii. The past, present and anticipated needs and use of services of the College by its students and prospective students; iv. Information concerning Faculty and Administrative vacancies occurring through retirement, resignation and professional and other leave; v. Changes in educational policies and goals; vi. Ability to meet federal, state, or accreditation requirements; vii. Staffing needs.