Common use of Training and Professional Development Clause in Contracts

Training and Professional Development. 13.1 The parties recognize the value of training and professional development programs that develop and maintain the skills of employees. The Employer agrees to provide employees in the bargaining unit with opportunities to participate in training that will broaden employees’ skills, enhance performance and support career development. 13.2 On an ongoing basis, employees may identify training needs or educational opportunities that will advance required skills in their current position and/or provide opportunities for career development. Such identified needs or opportunities will be communicated to the employee’s supervisor with a copy to Human Resources. All needs or opportunities thus communicated will be given consideration by the Employer. Where approved, the Employer may fund such training, including any leave required, in whole or in part. 13.3 Where the Employer sends employees to training courses, seminars, conferences etc., the Employer will cover the associated costs, including basic pay. Where such training occurs on a statutory holiday or an employee’s scheduled day off, the employee shall be given an alternate day off without loss of pay; all overtime provisions of this collective agreement will be waived. 13.4 Where training is a job requirement, including, without limitation, training required as the result of introduction of new equipment or work practices, the Employer will provide all required training at its expense. 13.5 No employee shall be disciplined or discharged for performance-related reasons where the employee has not been afforded adequate familiarization or, when new equipment or processes are introduced, adequate training to assist the employee in successfully performing the required tasks. 13.6 Where the Employer assigns an employee to train one or more other employees, a discussion shall take place between the Employer and the employee to determine the parameters of the training. During this discussion the Employer and the employee should also discuss whether modification to regular duties or additional compensation are warranted. The employee may be assisted by a representative of the Union in these discussions.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Training and Professional Development. 13.1 The parties recognize the value of training and professional development programs that develop and maintain the skills of employees1. The Employer agrees is responsible for establishing orientation and in-service training programs for all Employees. Such programs shall, at a minimum, provide training in the teaching of subject matter, an introduction to course goals, grading criteria and practices, and classroom procedures. Employees shall, as part of their regular duties, participate in such programs. 2. While such programs are important for all Employees, attendance will not be required for any Employee who is determined by the employing unit already to have the skills and experience equivalent to those provided in the program. 3. The Employer shall consider Employee input and participation in developing training programs. Employing units will consider Employee requests for additional training. 4. To gain feedback and increase Employees’ effectiveness, employing units and the Graduate College will be encouraged to provide employees avenues for professional development at no cost to the Employee. Such avenues may include mentorship in pedagogy and class observation by faculty and/or peers. 5. If required training occurs during the defined work period of an Employee’s employment, then time spent in training will be included as part of the hourly total in the bargaining unit with opportunities to participate in Employee’s workload. If required training that will broaden employees’ skillsoccurs before the defined work period of an Employee’s employment, enhance performance and support career development. 13.2 On an ongoing basis, employees may identify training needs or educational opportunities that will advance required skills in their current position and/or provide opportunities for career development. Such identified needs or opportunities the Employee will be communicated to compensated in salary at the employeehourly equivalent of the Employee’s supervisor with rate. Given a copy to Human Resources. All needs or opportunities thus communicated will be given consideration timely request by the Employer. Where approved, the Employer may fund such training, including any leave required, in whole or in part. 13.3 Where the Employer sends employees to training courses, seminars, conferences etc., the Employer will cover the associated costs, including basic pay. Where such training occurs on a statutory holiday or an employee’s scheduled day off, the employee shall be given an alternate day off without loss of pay; all overtime provisions of this collective agreement will be waived. 13.4 Where training is a job requirement, including, without limitation, training required as the result of introduction of new equipment or work practicesEmployee, the Employer will provide all required housing, if available, at the customary rates, to be paid by the Employer for Employees who attend training at its expenseprior to the first day of the defined work period of an Employee’s employment. 13.5 No employee shall 6. Employees will not be disciplined or discharged required to pay for performance-related reasons where the employee has not been afforded adequate familiarization or, when new equipment or processes are introduced, adequate mandatory training to assist the employee in successfully performing the required taskssessions. 13.6 Where 7. Upon request, the Employer assigns an employee agrees to train one meet with representatives of the Union, under the auspices of Article 16, to receive input, comments and suggestions relating to the need for specific training programs, the content of programs offered or more other employees, a discussion shall take place between programs to be considered for development. In such meetings the Employer and the employee agrees to determine the parameters arrange for participation of members of the training. During this discussion the Employer and the employee should also discuss whether modification to regular duties or additional compensation are warranted. The employee may be assisted by a representative of the Union in these discussionsUniversity community with appropriate expertise.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Training and Professional Development. 13.1 I. The parties recognize Employer is responsible for establishing orientation and in-service training programs for all Employees. Such programs shall, at a minimum, provide training in the value teaching of training subject matter, an introduction to course goals, grading criteria and professional development practices, and applicable classroom and laboratory procedures, as well as periodic classroom visitations. Classroom and/or laboratory procedures includes laboratory safety appropriate and applicable to the course, such as operation of laboratory equipment by students and handling of hazardous materials. Employees shall, as part of their regular duties, participate in such programs. II. While such programs that develop and maintain are important for all Employees, attendance will not be required for any Employee who is determined by the employing unit already to have the skills and experience equivalent to those provided in the program. III. Employing units will provide training that is specific to the assigned course at the outset of employeesthe employment period, as well as throughout the semester as necessary. The Employer agrees Employing unit shall determine responsibility for this training. Employing units shall consider Employee input and participation in developing training programs. Employing units will consider, when reasonable, Employee requests for additional training. IV. To gain feedback and increase Employees’ effectiveness, employing units will be encouraged to provide employees in the bargaining unit with opportunities to participate in training that will broaden employees’ skills, enhance performance and support career development. 13.2 On an ongoing basis, employees may identify training needs or educational opportunities that will advance required skills in their current position and/or provide opportunities avenues for career professional development. Such identified needs or opportunities avenues may include mentorship in pedagogy and class observation by faculty and/or peers. V. Required training during the defined work period of an Employee’s employment, will be communicated to included as part of the employeehourly total in the Employee’s supervisor with a copy to Human Resourcesworkload. All needs or opportunities thus communicated If required training occurs more than one (1) business day before the defined work period of an Employee’s employment, the Employee will be given consideration compensated in salary at the hourly equivalent of the Employee’s rate. Given a timely request by the Employer. Where approved, the Employer may fund such training, including any leave required, in whole or in part. 13.3 Where the Employer sends employees to training courses, seminars, conferences etc., the Employer will cover the associated costs, including basic pay. Where such training occurs on a statutory holiday or an employee’s scheduled day off, the employee shall be given an alternate day off without loss of pay; all overtime provisions of this collective agreement will be waived. 13.4 Where training is a job requirement, including, without limitation, training required as the result of introduction of new equipment or work practicesEmployee, the Employer will provide all required housing, if available, at the customary rates, to be paid by the Employee for Employees who attend training at its expenseprior to the first day of class. 13.5 No employee shall be disciplined or discharged for performance-related reasons where the employee has VI. Upon request, but not been afforded adequate familiarization ormore than twice a semester, when new equipment or processes are introducedunless mutually agreed, adequate training to assist the employee in successfully performing the required tasks. 13.6 Where the Employer assigns an employee agrees to train one or more other employees, a discussion shall take place between the Employer and the employee to determine the parameters of the training. During this discussion the Employer and the employee should also discuss whether modification to regular duties or additional compensation are warranted. The employee may be assisted by a representative meet with representatives of the Union in these discussionsto receive input, comment and suggestions relating to the need for specific training programs, the content of programs offered or programs to be considered for development. In such meetings the Employer agrees to arrange for participation of members of the University Community with appropriate expertise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Training and Professional Development. 13.1 I. The parties recognize Employer is responsible for establishing orientation and in-service training programs for all Employees. Such programs shall, at a minimum, provide training in the value teaching of training subject matter, an introduction to course goals, grading criteria and professional development practices, and classroom procedures, as well as periodic classroom visitations. Employees shall, as part of their regular duties, participate in such programs. II. While such programs that develop and maintain are important for all Employees, attendance will not be required for any Employee who is determined by the employing unit already to have the skills and experience equivalent to those provided in the program. III. Employing units will provide training that is specific to the assigned course at the outset of employeesthe employment period, as well as throughout the semester as necessary. The Employer agrees Employing unit shall determine responsibility for this training. Employing units shall consider Employee input and participation in developing training programs. Employing units will consider, when reasonable, Employee requests for additional training. IV. To gain feedback and increase Employees’ effectiveness, employing units will be encouraged to provide employees in the bargaining unit with opportunities to participate in training that will broaden employees’ skills, enhance performance and support career development. 13.2 On an ongoing basis, employees may identify training needs or educational opportunities that will advance required skills in their current position and/or provide opportunities avenues for career professional development. Such identified needs or opportunities avenues may include mentorship in pedagogy and class observation by faculty and/or peers. V. Required training during the defined work period of an Employee’s employment, will be communicated to included as part of the employeehourly total in the Employee’s supervisor with a copy to Human Resourcesworkload. All needs or opportunities thus communicated If required training occurs before the defined work period of an Employee’s employment, the Employee will be given consideration compensated in salary at the hourly equivalent of the Employee’s rate. Given a timely request by the Employer. Where approved, the Employer may fund such training, including any leave required, in whole or in part. 13.3 Where the Employer sends employees to training courses, seminars, conferences etc., the Employer will cover the associated costs, including basic pay. Where such training occurs on a statutory holiday or an employee’s scheduled day off, the employee shall be given an alternate day off without loss of pay; all overtime provisions of this collective agreement will be waived. 13.4 Where training is a job requirement, including, without limitation, training required as the result of introduction of new equipment or work practicesEmployee, the Employer will provide all required housing, if available, at the customary rates, to be paid by the Employee for Employees who attend training at its expenseprior to the first day of class. 13.5 No employee shall be disciplined or discharged for performance-related reasons where the employee has VI. Upon request, but not been afforded adequate familiarization ormore than twice a semester, when new equipment or processes are introducedunless mutually agreed, adequate training to assist the employee in successfully performing the required tasks. 13.6 Where the Employer assigns an employee agrees to train one or more other employees, a discussion shall take place between the Employer and the employee to determine the parameters of the training. During this discussion the Employer and the employee should also discuss whether modification to regular duties or additional compensation are warranted. The employee may be assisted by a representative meet with representatives of the Union in these discussionsto receive input, comment and suggestions relating to the need for specific training programs, the content of programs offered or programs to be considered for development. In such meetings the Employer agrees to arrange for participation of members of the University Community with appropriate expertise.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Training and Professional Development. 13.1 I. The parties recognize Employer is responsible for establishing orientation and in-service training programs for all employees. Such programs shall, at a minimum, provide training in the value teaching of training subject matter, an introduction to course goals, grading criteria and professional development practices, and classroom procedures, as well as periodic classroom visitations. Employees shall, as part of their regular duties, participate in such programs. II. While such programs that develop and maintain are important for all employees, attendance will not be required for any employee who is determined by the employing unit already to have the skills and experience equivalent to those provided in the program. III. Employing units will provide training that is specific to the assigned course at the outset of employeesthe employment period, as well as throughout the semester as necessary. The Employer agrees Employing unit shall determine responsibility for this training. Employing units shall consider employee input and participation in developing training programs. Employing units will consider, when reasonable, employee requests for additional training. IV. To gain feedback and increase employees’ effectiveness, employing units will be encouraged to provide employees in the bargaining unit with opportunities to participate in training that will broaden employees’ skills, enhance performance and support career development. 13.2 On an ongoing basis, employees may identify training needs or educational opportunities that will advance required skills in their current position and/or provide opportunities avenues for career professional development. Such identified needs or opportunities avenues may include mentorship in pedagogy and class observation by faculty and/or peers. V. Required training during the defined work period of an employee’s employment, will be communicated to included as part of the hourly total in the employee’s supervisor with a copy to Human Resourcesworkload. All needs or opportunities thus communicated will be given consideration by the Employer. Where approved, the Employer may fund such training, including any leave required, in whole or in part. 13.3 Where the Employer sends employees to training courses, seminars, conferences etc., the Employer will cover the associated costs, including basic pay. Where such If required training occurs on a statutory holiday or before the defined work period of an employee’s scheduled day offemployment, the employee shall be given an alternate day off without loss of pay; all overtime provisions of this collective agreement will be waived. 13.4 Where training is compensated in salary at the hourly equivalent of the employee’s rate. Given a job requirement, including, without limitation, training required as timely request by the result of introduction of new equipment or work practicesemployee, the Employer will provide all required housing, if available, at the customary rates, to be paid by the employee for employees who attend training at its expenseprior to the first day of class. 13.5 No employee shall be disciplined or discharged for performance-related reasons where the employee has VI. Upon request, but not been afforded adequate familiarization ormore than twice a semester, when new equipment or processes are introducedunless mutually agreed, adequate training to assist the employee in successfully performing the required tasks. 13.6 Where the Employer assigns an employee agrees to train one or more other employees, a discussion shall take place between the Employer and the employee to determine the parameters of the training. During this discussion the Employer and the employee should also discuss whether modification to regular duties or additional compensation are warranted. The employee may be assisted by a representative meet with representatives of the Union in these discussionsto receive input, comment and suggestions relating to the need for specific training programs, the content of programs offered or programs to be considered for development. In such meetings the Employer agrees to arrange for participation of members of the University Community with appropriate expertise.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Training and Professional Development. 13.1 I. The parties recognize Employer is responsible for establishing orientation and in-service training programs for all Employees. Such programs shall, at a minimum, provide training in the value teaching of subject matter, an introduction to course goals, grading criteria and practices, and applicable classroom and laboratory procedures, as well as periodic classroom visitations. Classroom and/or laboratory procedures includes laboratory safety appropriate and applicable to the course, such as operation of laboratory equipment by students and handling of hazardous materials. The University will offer a variety of training opportunities, including in programs informed by universal design for learning concepts and professional development principles and best practices for supporting students with disabilities and disability procedures. Employees shall, as part of their regular duties, participate in such programs. II. While such programs that develop and maintain are important for all Employees, attendance will not be required for any Employee who is determined by the employing unit already to have the skills and experience equivalent to those provided in the program. III. Employing units will provide training that is specific to the assigned course at the outset of employeesthe employment period, as well as throughout the semester as necessary. The Employer agrees Employing unit shall determine responsibility for this training. Employing units shall consider Employee input and participation in developing training programs. Employing units will consider, when reasonable, Employee requests for additional training. IV. To gain feedback and increase Employees’ effectiveness, employing units will be encouraged to provide employees in the bargaining unit with opportunities to participate in training that will broaden employees’ skills, enhance performance and support career development. 13.2 On an ongoing basis, employees may identify training needs or educational opportunities that will advance required skills in their current position and/or provide opportunities avenues for career professional development. Such identified needs or opportunities avenues may include mentorship in pedagogy and class observation by faculty and/or peers. V. Required training during the defined work period of an Employee’s employment, will be communicated to included as part of the employeehourly total in the Employee’s supervisor with a copy to Human Resourcesworkload. All needs or opportunities thus communicated If required training occurs more than one (1) business day before the defined work period of an Employee’s employment, the Employee will be given consideration compensated in salary at the hourly equivalent of the Employee’s rate. Given a timely request by the Employer. Where approved, the Employer may fund such training, including any leave required, in whole or in part. 13.3 Where the Employer sends employees to training courses, seminars, conferences etc., the Employer will cover the associated costs, including basic pay. Where such training occurs on a statutory holiday or an employee’s scheduled day off, the employee shall be given an alternate day off without loss of pay; all overtime provisions of this collective agreement will be waived. 13.4 Where training is a job requirement, including, without limitation, training required as the result of introduction of new equipment or work practicesEmployee, the Employer will provide all required housing, if available, at the customary rates, to be paid by the Employee for Employees who attend training at its expenseprior to the first day of class. 13.5 No employee shall be disciplined or discharged for performance-related reasons where the employee has VI. Upon request, but not been afforded adequate familiarization ormore than twice a semester, when new equipment or processes are introducedunless mutually agreed, adequate training to assist the employee in successfully performing the required tasks. 13.6 Where the Employer assigns an employee agrees to train one or more other employees, a discussion shall take place between the Employer and the employee to determine the parameters of the training. During this discussion the Employer and the employee should also discuss whether modification to regular duties or additional compensation are warranted. The employee may be assisted by a representative meet with representatives of the Union in these discussionsto receive input, comment and suggestions relating to the need for specific training programs, the content of programs offered or programs to be considered for development. In such meetings the Employer agrees to arrange for participation of members of the University Community with appropriate expertise.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Training and Professional Development. 13.1 The parties recognize the value of training and professional development programs that develop and maintain the skills of employees1. The Employer agrees is responsible for establishing orientation and in-service training programs for all Employees. Such programs shall, at a minimum, provide training in the teaching of subject matter, an introduction to course goals, grading criteria and practices, and classroom procedures. Employees shall, as part of their regular duties, participate in such programs. 2. While such programs are important for all Employees, attendance will not be required for any Employee who is determined by the employing unit already to have the skills and experience equivalent to those provided in the program. 3. The Employer shall consider Employee input and participation in developing training programs. Employing units will consider Employee requests for additional training. 4. To gain feedback and increase Employees’ effectiveness, employing units will be encouraged to provide employees in the bargaining unit with opportunities to participate in training that will broaden employees’ skills, enhance performance and support career development. 13.2 On an ongoing basis, employees may identify training needs or educational opportunities that will advance required skills in their current position and/or provide opportunities avenues for career professional development. Such identified needs or opportunities avenues may include mentorship in pedagogy and class observation by faculty and/or peers. 5. If required training occurs during the defined work period of an Employee’s employment, then time spent in training will be communicated to included as part of the employeehourly total in the Employee’s supervisor with a copy to Human Resourcesworkload. All needs or opportunities thus communicated If required training occurs before the defined work period of an Employee’s employment, the Employee will be given consideration compensated in salary at the hourly equivalent of the Employee’s rate. Given a timely request by the Employer. Where approved, the Employer may fund such training, including any leave required, in whole or in part. 13.3 Where the Employer sends employees to training courses, seminars, conferences etc., the Employer will cover the associated costs, including basic pay. Where such training occurs on a statutory holiday or an employee’s scheduled day off, the employee shall be given an alternate day off without loss of pay; all overtime provisions of this collective agreement will be waived. 13.4 Where training is a job requirement, including, without limitation, training required as the result of introduction of new equipment or work practicesEmployee, the Employer will provide all required housing, if available, at the customary rates, to be paid by the Employee for Employees who attend training at its expenseprior to the first day of the defined work period of an Employee’s employment. 13.5 No employee shall 6. Employees will not be disciplined or discharged required to pay for performance-related reasons where the employee has not been afforded adequate familiarization or, when new equipment or processes are introduced, adequate mandatory training to assist the employee in successfully performing the required taskssessions. 13.6 Where 7. Upon request, the Employer assigns an employee agrees to train one meet with representatives of the Union, under the auspices of Article 17, to receive input, comments and suggestions relating to the need for specific training programs, the content of programs offered or more other employees, a discussion shall take place between programs to be considered for development. In such meetings the Employer and the employee agrees to determine the parameters arrange for participation of members of the training. During this discussion the Employer and the employee should also discuss whether modification to regular duties or additional compensation are warranted. The employee may be assisted by a representative of the Union in these discussionsUniversity community with appropriate expertise.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement