Negotiations: Article 8, WSU-AAUP Rights

Both AAUP-WSU and the administration wish to change Article 8, WSU-AAUP Rights. The parties exchanged their proposals on February 1; see the table immediately below. Current language proposed for deletion is shown in the strikethrough format, and proposed new language is shown in the red underlined format. For comparison, you may wish to view the entire current CBA and this article in particular.

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For reports on negotiations regarding this article, click here (or scroll to the bottom of the table immediately below).

AAUP-WSU Proposal for Article 8, WSU-AAUP Rights	Administration Proposal for Article 8, WSU-AAUP Rights
8.1 General: In addition to other rights and privileges accorded elsewhere in this Agreement, the AAUP-WSU shall have the rights specified below. 8.2 Access: Duly authorized representatives of the AAUP-WSU shall have access to the University premises for the purpose of transacting official AAUP-WSU business. 8.3 Use of University Facilities at No Cost: The AAUP-WSU shall be permitted reasonable use of University rooms for meetings on the same basis as other faculty groups or faculty members. The AAUP-WSU shall be permitted reasonable use of University Web pages, electronic mail system, bulletin boards, faculty mail boxes, and University mail service for communication.	8.1 General: In addition to other rights and privileges accorded elsewhere in this Agreement, the AAUP-WSU shall have the rights specified below. 8.2 Access: Duly authorized representatives of the AAUP-WSU shall have access to the University premises for the purpose of transacting official AAUP-WSU business. 8.3 Use of University Facilities at No Cost: The AAUP-WSU shall be permitted reasonable use of University rooms for meetings on the same basis as other faculty groups or faculty members. The AAUP-WSU shall be permitted reasonable use of University Web pages, electronic mail system, bulletin boards, faculty mail boxes, and University mail service for communication.
8.4 AAUP-WSU Office: The University will make space available to AAUP-WSU for an office. This office shall consist of at least two adjoining rooms; a conference room with no less than 160 square feet and an office with no less than 100 square feet. (The University will make space available satisfying these square footage requirements no later than December 1, 2005.) AAUP-WSU shall be responsible for the costs of telephone installation and service. The University will be responsible for normal custodial upkeep of this space. Should this space become unavailable, the University will find similar space for the AAUP-WSU office, with the University responsible for the costs associated with moving and reinstallation of phones and network ports.	8.4 AAUP-WSU Office: The University will make space available to AAUP-WSU for an office. This office shall consist of at least two adjoining rooms; a conference room with no less than 160 square feet and an office with no less than 100 square feet. (The University will make space available satisfying these square footage requirements no later than December 1, 2005.) AAUP-WSU shall be responsible for the costs of telephone installation and service. The University will be responsible for normal custodial upkeep of this space. Should this space become unavailable, the University will find similar space for the AAUP-WSU office, with the University responsible for the costs associated with moving and reinstallation of phones and network ports.
8.5 Use of Printing Services: The AAUP-WSU shall be permitted the reasonable use of University printing and duplication services, on a “cost-for-use” basis. Printing/duplicating services shall be available to the AAUP-WSU solely and exclusively for activities and communication directly related to its role as exclusive representative of the bargaining unit defined in Article 2. The charges to the AAUP-WSU for such services will not exceed those assessed against other on-campus groups or individuals. 8.6 Printing of Agreement: Not later than 90 days following the ratification of this Agreement, copies of this Agreement shall be printed at the University’s expense. The University shall provide the AAUP-WSU with 700 copies of the Agreement free of charge. The AAUP-WSU will distribute at least one copy of the Agreement to each Member of the Bargaining Unit. Further, the AAUP-WSU or its Members may purchase additional copies at cost.	8.5 Use of Printing Services: The AAUP-WSU shall be permitted the reasonable use of University printing and duplication services, on a “cost-for-use” basis. Printing/duplicating services shall be available to the AAUP-WSU solely and exclusively for activities and communication directly related to its role as exclusive representative of the bargaining unit defined in Article 2. The charges to the AAUP-WSU for such services will not exceed those assessed against other on-campus groups or individuals. 8.6 Printing of Agreement: Not later than 90 days following the ratification of this Agreement, copies of this Agreement shall be printed at the University’s expense. The University shall provide the AAUP-WSU with 700 copies of the Agreement free of charge. The AAUP-WSU will distribute at least one copy of the Agreement to each Member of the Bargaining Unit. Further, the AAUP-WSU or its Members may purchase additional copies at cost.
8.7 The University will grant a pool of 30 quarter hours release time per fiscal year for the AAUP-WSU. During the term of this Agreement, the AAUP-WSU may purchase up to an additional 30 hours of release time per fiscal year at a rate of $250 per credit hour. In 20072010-2008 2011 the AAUP-WSU may purchase an additional 12 hours of release time to be used exclusively for its Negotiating Team Members at a rate of $250 per credit hour.	8.7 The University will grant a pool of 30 quarter hours release time per fiscal year for the AAUP-WSU. During the term of this Agreement, the AAUP-WSU may purchase up to an additional 30 hours of release time per fiscal year at a rate of $250 per credit hour. In 2007-2008 the AAUP-WSU may purchase an additional 12 hours of release time to be used exclusively for its Negotiating Team Members at a rate of $250 per credit hour.
8.7.1 The AAUP-WSU may use its pool of hours to grant release time from research to individuals not eligible for release time from teaching. The AAUP-WSU will certify that release time from research is equivalent a specified number of quarter hours release time from teaching. Bargaining Unit Faculty Members receiving release time from research shall have the right to a proportionate adjustment in the relative weight assigned to their research in that year’s annual evaluation pursuant to Section 11.2.1. 8.7.2 The following individuals are eligible to receive an award of release time from the AAUP-WSU Executive Committee: the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Communications Officer, Chief Negotiator, Negotiating Team Members, Grievance and Contract Administration Officer (GCA Officer), a maximum of two Assistant(s) to the GCA Officer, and members of the Faculty Governance Committee. No individual, except the Chief Negotiator, the President, and the GCA Officer, shall be given more than one (1) course release per quarter. No individual shall be given course release(s) that eliminate all teaching in more than one quarter per academic year.	8.7.1 The AAUP-WSU may use its pool of hours to grant release time from research to individuals not eligible for release time from teaching. The AAUP-WSU will certify that release time from research is equivalent a specified number of quarter hours release time from teaching. Bargaining Unit Faculty Members receiving release time from research shall have the right to a proportionate adjustment in the relative weight assigned to their research in that year’s annual evaluation pursuant to Section 11.2.1. 8.7.2 The following individuals are eligible to receive an award of release time from the AAUP-WSU Executive Committee: the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Communications Officer, Chief Negotiator, Negotiating Team Members, Grievance and Contract Administration Officer (GCA Officer), a maximum of two Assistant(s) to the GCA Officer, and members of the Faculty Governance Committee. No individual, except the Chief Negotiator, the President, and the GCA Officer, shall be given more than one (1) course release per quarter. No individual shall be given course release(s) that eliminate all teaching in more than one quarter per academic year.
	8.7.3 As soon as possible, and not later than May 1, the AAUP-WSU will furnish to the Provost the names of those individuals to receive release time pursuant to Sections 8.7.1 and 8.7.2, indicating the number of hours each is to be released in the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters of the following academic year.
8.8 Information Needed for Contract Implementation. 8.8.1 Not later than October 31 of each academic year, the University will furnish to the AAUP-WSU the name, academic department, rank, tenure status and base salary of each Member of the Bargaining Unit. 8.8.2 Changes to the Bargaining Unit Faculty, including promotions, terminations, and new hires, will be provided to the AAUP-WSU following confirmation by the Board of Trustees. 8.8.3 The University will provide to the AAUP-WSU copies of the “Official Proceedings” of meetings of the Board of Trustees, including the annual budget workshop. 8.8.4 Upon written request by the AAUP-WSU, the University agrees to provide to the AAUP-WSU such data and information that is available and that is necessary for the enforcement of this Agreement or the negotiation of future agreements.	8.8 Information Needed for Contract Implementation. 8.8.1 Not later than October 31 of each academic year, the University will furnish to the AAUP-WSU the name, academic department, rank, tenure status and base salary of each Member of the Bargaining Unit. 8.8.2 Changes to the Bargaining Unit Faculty, including promotions, terminations, and new hires, will be provided to the AAUP-WSU following confirmation by the Board of Trustees. 8.8.3 The University will provide to the AAUP-WSU copies of the “Official Proceedings” of meetings of the Board of Trustees, including the annual budget workshop. 8.8.4 Upon written request by the AAUP-WSU, the University agrees to provide to the AAUP-WSU such data and information that is available and that is necessary for the enforcement of this Agreement or the negotiation of future agreements.

Reports on Negotiations about Article 8, WSU-AAUP Rights

Friday, February 15

The parties agreed to the following language in a new section 8.7.3: “Not later than April 1, the AAUP-WSU will, to the extent possible, provide the university with a list of course releases for the next academic year. As soon as possible, the AAUP-WSU will notify the University of any changes to this list.” It thus appears that negotiations on this Article 8 are complete.

Friday, February 8

Our Negotiating Team accepted the administration's proposed deletion in section 8.4, and the administration likewise accepted our proposed date changes in section 8.7.

Regarding its proposal for section 8.7.3, the administration explained that it needed a consistent, predictable flow of information regarding how AAUP-WSU would assign its course releases. Our team expressed surprise that this matter had caused a problem for the administration and offered to make a good faith effort to inform the administration of course release decisions applicable to a given academic quarter at least one week in advance of the date by which teaching schedules had to be set. We also explained that annual elections of new officers and other changes in officeholders sometimes would prevent us from meeting that objective. After some discussion, the parties tentatively agreed upon language along the following lines: To the extent possible, AAUP-WSU will provide the administration with a tentative schedule of course releases for the following academic year by the start of spring quarter; also, AAUP-WSU will make a good faith effort to notify the administration of changes to this schedule as soon as possible.

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