Understanding the Faculty Agreement: Overview and Key Points
Explore the Faculty Agreement, a collaborative framework between residential and adjunct faculty and administration. Learn about its history, purpose, structure, and key aspects such as adjunct inclusion, delegated duties, pay progression, evaluation processes, and conflict resolution opportunities.
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The Faculty Agreement An Overview
Topics Brief History and Purpose Users Guide / Structure 5 Big Things to Know
Brief History and Purpose February 27, 2018 Governing Board passes resolution ending Meet & Confer / Residential Faculty Policies. January 22, 2019 Governing Board repeals resolution on Meet & Confer / Residential Faculty Policies and institutes Faculty Administration Collaboration Team (FACT). January 30, 2019 FACT begins to meet on a weekly basis. February 23, 2021 Governing Board votes 5-2 to adopt the Faculty Agreement.
Why have the Faculty Agreement? The Faculty Agreement (FA) creates a framework for collaboration between the residential faculty, the adjunct faculty, and the administration that is agreed upon by these parties. The FA addresses policy, procedure, and practice (PPP) affecting teaching, learning, and faculty working conditions. Clearly delineated PPP brings clarity, ensures greater consistency, and instills confidence in our system. Honoring the FA is an important aspect of honoring our culture of collaboration.
Users Guide / Structure The Faculty Agreement contains many of the key aspects of the RFP and Adjunct Faculty Handbook. The table of contents is hyperlinked and is your best starting point. A crosswalk from the RFP to the FA is in development. The FACT intends to make the FA user friendly. We are always open to feedback about how to improve the agreement. We will be seeking involvement from stakeholders on developing practices. Stay tuned!
1st Big Thing to Know - Adjunct Inclusion 1 Faculty defined by Adjunct, Residential, and All within the agreement (Article 1) Part of Shared Governance with defined roles (Article 2) Academic Freedom relates to All (Article 3) Intellectual Property includes provisions related to Adjunct (Article 4)
1st Big Thing to Know - Adjunct Inclusion Delegated Duties can be assigned, Charter includes Adjunct reappointment, Chair Evaluation participation (Article 7) Adjunct Pay Progression includes 3 levels (Article 10) Adjunct Evaluation and Development process defined (Article 19) Conflict Resolution opportunities (Article 20)
2nd Big Thing to Know - Departments / Divisions Leadership (Article 7) Structure/Charters (Article 7.2.11.) Describes operational processes Chair Training (Article 7.2.3.) Faculty Leadership Academy Chair Elections (Article 7.2.2.) Per the College Plan
3rd Big Thing to Know - Compensation / Leadership The Formula Baseline formula: Supervision Budget = $57 x Instructional Load + $230,000 Recording with greater explanation: https://maricopa.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/maricopa/recording/pla yback/ef793ddc8a834bc183d07f4c4e6ff889 Password: 9mVJJ2gS Delegation of Duties Some duties may be delegated and some duties may not be delegated Delegable Duties e.g., Class Scheduling, Adjunct Evaluations, Evenings & Summer Supervision Non-delegable Duties e.g., Budget, Conflict Resolution, Facilitate Meetings, Communicate Policy
4th Big Thing to Know - Discipline and Administrative Evaluation Faculty Discipline (Article 21) Absent from policy; useful for all parties to define a process Progressive Problem Solving Approach (Pre discipline) Counseling, verbal warning, 1-2 written warnings Peer review required when related to professional competence Faculty representative may be present for written warning(s) Exceptions exist for issues involving discrimination, etc.
4th Big Thing to Know - Discipline and Administrative Evaluation Corrective Actions: Disciplinary Sanctions: Actions on salary, including one- time salary reductions Demotion or removal from a faculty leadership position Suspension (with or without pay) Dismissal Modified teaching assignments and/or professional responsibilities Class monitoring Mandatory counseling Public censure Financial restitution Temporary withholding of compensation increases
4th Big Thing to Know - Discipline and Administrative Evaluation Reserved for serious misconduct Multiple actions / sanctions may apply Actions / sanctions should be proportionate to misconduct Peer review is always required Extra due process needed to impose a disciplinary sanction
4th Big Thing to Know - Discipline and Administrative Evaluation Administrative Evaluation (Article 20.6) The process remains the same, except After receiving the request for an AE, the College President asks the CHRO to assemble an Administrative Evaluation Team from the District Administrative Evaluation membership roster.
4th Big Thing to Know - Discipline and Administrative Evaluation AE Team: One VPAA Two appointive Residential Faculty One Adjunct Faculty (additional, and optional) District AE membership roster (approximate): 1 Residential Faculty from each college Up to 1 Adjunct Faculty from each college 5 VPAAs Roster members will receive case-based training in skills and process
4th Big Thing to Know - Discipline and Administrative Evaluation Administrative Evaluation (Article 20.6) The process remains the same, except AE s may proceed during non-accountability days by agreement of the faculty on the committee
5th Big Thing to Know - Innovation Tools for Innovation and Adaptability (Article 6) MOUs (Article 6.1.) Used to revise a Faculty Agreement Article A new matter that is expected for less than one academic year Variance to the Faculty Agreement (Article 6.1.1.) A Rapid Solution when you want to Pilot or a Proof of Concept Timeframe: Less than four semesters May be extended up to eight semesters Requires an Application and a Variance Evaluation (Both to be developed)
5th Big Thing to Know - Innovation College Plan (Article 6.2) Developed by the College s Residential Faculty, in consultation with its Adjunct Faculty and Administration, and approved by the College President. Department/Division Charters (Article 6.3) Document developed by each College s Residential Faculty, in consultation with its Adjunct Faculty, for each of the College s departments and/or divisions.
