Common use of PROFESSIONAL CONCERNS Clause in Contracts

PROFESSIONAL CONCERNS. 1. All bargaining unit members are eligible to apply for professional leaves in accordance with other leaves with or without pay. Bargaining unit members may be granted leave to attend professional meetings and programs, or trainings. In each case payment of fees, payment of related costs, and pay status are at the sole discretion of the University. 2. When the University requires attendance at a professional meeting, program, or training, the University will notify the bargaining unit members in writing and will pay the fees and related costs. Programs which are suggested or recommended are not "required" within the meaning of this Article. 3. The University shall not require attendance at a professional meeting, program or training that is scheduled to take place outside of the academic year, or during Thanksgiving, Winter, or Spring breaks. However, if such attendance is assigned in advance and mutually agreed upon, it will be compensated at a flat rate of $200.00 per day or $100.00 for four (4) hours or less. 4. When a leave has been granted pursuant to this Article, the University will notify the bargaining unit members in writing of the period of the leave, the pay status of the bargaining unit members during the leave, and which fees or related costs, if any, will be paid.