Article 31
SALARIES AND BENEFITS

SETTING BASIC ANNUAL SALARIES FOR ASMs AT THE TIME OF HIRING

FACULTY MEMBERS
31.01 The minimum starting Basic Annual Salary of a Faculty Member appointed on or after September 1, 2002 shall be determined by adding:

1. the number of years of experience in the rank of Lecturer or equivalent or above in a university or degree-granting equivalent institution as calculated in accordance with Clause 31.04;

2. a number for the highest degree achieved

   1. for a master's degree or equivalent: 1

   2. for a Ph.D. or equivalent: 6;

3. a number for the rank

   1. for Associate Professor: 2

   2. for Professor: 5;

4. a number to represent other relevant experience calculated in accordance with Clauses 31.05 and 31.06.

   The resulting number represents the lowest salary step number on the scale in Appendix D.1 at which the Faculty Member may be paid upon appointment except in accordance with Clause 31.02.

31.02 A Faculty Member who is appointed to the rank of Assistant Professor or above who, at the time of appointment is enrolled in a graduate programme but has not completed all the requirements for the terminal qualification for the discipline, in accordance with Clause 11.04, shall have his or her starting Basic Annual Salary adjusted as follows:

1. the number for the highest degree achieved shall be in accordance with Clause 31.01(b) but as though the higher degree had already been awarded;

2. a provisional Basic Annual Salary placement, not below the floor for the rank, shall be determined based on the factors listed in Clause 31.01 except that the Faculty Member shall be assumed to have completed the higher degree;

3. if a Faculty Member holds a master's degree and is working toward completion of a doctoral degree, the starting Basic Annual Salary shall be reduced by:

   1. $7165 per annum if appointed between September 1, 2002 and August 31, 2003;

   2. $7345 per annum if appointed between September 1, 2003 and February 29, 2004;

   3. $7530 per annum if appointed between March 1, 2004 and August 31, 2004.

   4. $7720 per annum if appointed between September 1, 2004 and February 28, 2005.

   5. $7915 per annum if appointed between March 1, 2005 and August 31, 2005.

4. if a Faculty Member holds only a bachelor's degree and is working toward completion of a doctoral degree, the starting Basic Annual Salary shall be reduced by:

   1. $8598 per annum if appointed between September 1, 2002 and August 31, 2003;

   2. $8814 per annum if appointed between September 1, 2003 and February 29, 2004;

   3. $9036 per annum if appointed between March 1, 2004 and August 31, 2004;

   4. $9264 per annum if appointed between September 1, 2004 and February 28, 2005;

   5. $9498 per annum if appointed between March 1, 2005 and August 31, 2005.

5. if a Faculty Member holds only a bachelor's degree and is working toward completion of a master's degree, the starting Basic Annual Salary shall be reduced by:

   1. $1433 per annum if appointed between September 1, 2002 and August 31, 2003;

   2. $1469 per annum if appointed between September 1, 2003 and February 29, 2004;

   3. $1506 per annum if appointed March 1, 2004 and August 31, 2004;

   4. $1544 per annum if appointed between September 1, 2004 and February 28, 2005;

   5. $1583 per annum if appointed between March 1, 2005 and August 31, 2005.

6. Following completion of the higher degree, the salary shall be adjusted in accordance with Clause 31.45.

31.03 A Visiting Assistant Professor, Visiting Associate Professor or Visiting Professor appointed to a teaching term appointment as outlined in Clause 23.08 shall be paid as if he or she held the rank of Lecturer on the scale set out in Appendix D.1 according to the factors in Clause 31.01.

31.04 The number of years of experience in the rank of Lecturer or equivalent or above in a university or equivalent degree-granting institution shall be assessed in accordance with the following rules:

1. A "University or equivalent degree-granting institution" is a recognized institution. Equivalency of the level of courses or of instruction at any other type of institution is not a sufficient condition to qualify for this status.

2. "Experience in the rank of Lecturer or equivalent or above" is employment in a recognized academic rank in a university or equivalent institution, with duties totalling at least one-half the normal work load in each academic term of the employment. It includes service as a Research Associate where major teaching duties were assigned.

3. For a series of term or per-course appointments which qualify under (a) and (b), a total of six (6) Laboratory Courses or nine (9) non-laboratory lecture courses shall be considered to be equivalent to one (1) full year of relevant academic experience.

4. Except for sabbatical or administrative leave, experience shall not be credited for periods when the individual was on leave for one (1) semester or longer.

5. Experience shall not be credited for duties performed by an individual not holding academic rank while engaged in full-time graduate studies.

6. No additional credit shall be given under this clause for duties otherwise credited as "other relevant experience" under Clause 31.05.

31.05 "Other relevant experience" for Faculty Members shall include academic, research, professional or other employment which was relevant to the appointment, or which is relevant to the required duties of the Faculty Member in his or her present position. For these purposes, relevant experience applies only to experience acquired since the Faculty Member obtained his or her first degree. For Faculty Members, "other relevant experience" shall include the following:

1. Academic employment in a non-degree-granting, post-secondary institution, or full-time employment in a teaching capacity below the rank of Lecturer in a degree-granting institution.

2. Research employment as a principal or independent investigator, including, but not limited to, positions as Research Fellow, Research Associate, Research Director, or Research Scientist. Time shall not be credited for research conducted as a graduate student.

3. Professional employment in an area appropriate to the discipline of the applicant's appointment or relevant to the required duties. School teaching experience shall be credited for Faculty Members appointed to teach Education or Human Kinetics and Recreation. Accounting experience shall be credited only if performed as a Chartered Accountant or equivalent.

4. Experience shall not be credited for duties performed by an individual not holding academic rank while engaged in full-time graduate studies.

31.06 Calculation of the total amount of experience to be credited for Faculty Members shall conform to the following rules:

1. Months of experience rounded to full months within each of the following categories shall be added:

   1. Academic experience, as specified in Clause 31.04;

   2. Post-secondary teaching experience as detailed in Clause 31.05(a);

   3. Research experience as specified in Clause 31.05(b);

   4. Relevant professional experience as specified in Clause 31.05(c).

2. The total in each case shall be rounded to whole years, following the rounding rule of one-half or greater rounded to one (1).

3. For prior experience in the rank of Lecturer or above, as specified in Clause 31.04, the total number of years shall be credited, with each year = 1.0.

4. Other relevant experience, as specified in Clause 31.05, shall be credited as follows:

   Years 1 through 5: each year = 1.0
   Years 6 through 15: each year = 0.5
   Years 16 and above: each year = 0.0

LIBRARIANS
31.07 The minimum starting Basic Annual Salary of a Librarian appointed on or after September 1, 2002 shall be determined by adding:

1. the number of years of experience in the rank of Librarian I or equivalent or above in a university or degree-granting equivalent institution is calculated in accordance with Clause 31.08;

2. a number for the highest degree achieved

   1. for a master's degree or equivalent: 1

   2. for a Subject master's: 2

   3. for a Ph.D.: 4;

3. a number for the rank

   1. for Librarian II: 1

   2. for Librarian III: 3

   3. for Librarian IV: 5;

4. number to represent other relevant experience calculated in accordance with Clauses 31.09 and 31.10.

   The resulting number represents the lowest salary step on the appropriate rank scale in Appendix D.3 at which the Librarian may be paid upon appointment unless the step is higher than the highest step for the rank in which case the highest step for the rank is substituted.

31.08 The number of years of experience in the rank of Librarian I or equivalent or above at a university or equivalent degree-granting institution shall include professional service in a university library and professional service as a specialist librarian in a non-university library.

1. A "University or equivalent degree-granting institution" shall be a recognized institution. Equivalency of the level of courses or of instruction at any other type of institution is not a sufficient condition to qualify for this status.

2. No additional credit shall be given under this clause for duties otherwise credited as "other relevant experience" under Clause 31.09.

31.09 "Other relevant experience" for Librarians shall include academic, research, professional or other employment which was relevant to the appointment, or which is relevant to the required duties of the Librarian in his or her present position. For these purposes, relevant experience applies only to experience acquired since the Librarian obtained his or her first degree and shall include the following:

1. Service as a professional librarian other than that specified in Clause 31.08.

2. Service in an academic position other than librarian at a University or equivalent degree-granting institution which is directly relevant to the duties of the individual as a Librarian.

31.10 Calculation of the total amount of experience to be credited for Librarians shall conform to the following rules:

1. Months of experience rounded to full months within each of the following categories shall be added:

   1. Academic experience, as specified in Clause 31.08;
   2. Other relevant experience, as specified in Clause 31.09.

2. The total in each case shall be rounded to whole years, following the rounding rule of one-half or greater rounded to one (1).

3. For prior experience in the rank of Librarian I or above, as specified in Clause 31.08, the total number of years shall be credited, with each year = 1.0.

4. Other relevant experience, as specified in Clause 31.09, shall be credited as follows:

   Years 1 through 5: each year = 1.0
   Years 6 through 15: each year = 0.5
   Years 16 and above: each year = 0.0

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION COORDINATORS
31.11 The minimum starting Basic Annual Salary of a CEC shall be determined by the step number corresponding to

1. the number of years of experience as a CEC I or equivalent or above in a university or degree-granting equivalent institution as described in Clause 31.04(a); and

2. "Other relevant experience" for CECs shall include professional, scholarly and academic employment which was relevant to the appointment, or which is relevant to the required duties of the CEC in his or her present position. For these purposes, relevant experience applies only to experience acquired since the CEC obtained his or her first degree and shall include the following:

   1. Service as a CEC other than that specified in Clause 31.11(a);
   2. Service in a professional position other than as a CEC in an area which is directly relevant to the duties of the individual as a CEC;
   3. Service in an academic, research or scholarly position other than as a CEC which is directly relevant to the duties of the individual as a CEC; and

3. a number for the highest degree achieved
   1. for a master's degree or equivalent: 2
   2. for a Ph.D. or equivalent: 4.

31.12 Calculation of the total amount of experience to be credited for CECs shall conform to the following rules:

1. Months of experience rounded to full months within each of the following categories shall be added:

   1. Experience as a CEC or equivalent as specified in Clause 31.11(a);

   2. Other relevant experience, as specified in Clause 31.11(b);

2. The total in each case shall be rounded to whole years, following the rounding rule of one-half (½) or greater rounded to one (1);

3. For prior experience in the classification of CEC I or above, as specified in Clause 31.11(a), the total number of years shall be credited with each year = 1.0.

4. Other relevant experience, as specified in Clause 31.11(b), shall be credited as follows:

   Years 1 through 5: each year = 1.0
   Years 6 through 15: each year = 0.5
   Years 16 and above: each year = 0.0

31.13 The resulting number represents the lowest salary step on the salary scale in Appendix D.4 which the CEC may be paid unless the step is higher than the highest step for the classification in which case the highest step for the classification is substituted.

FACULTY MEMBERS, LIBRARIANS AND COOPERATIVE EDUCATION COORDINATORS
31.14 For Faculty Members, Librarians and CECs only one (1) type of experience may be credited for any given time period. If an ASM has more than one (1) type of experience for a given time period, the type of experience used to calculate the ASM's annual salary at appointment shall be the one which yields the highest step.

TREATMENT OF BASIC ANNUAL SALARY FOR FACULTY MEMBERS FOLLOWING INITIAL APPOINTMENT
31.15 No ASM's total salary (Basic Annual Salary plus market differential) shall be lowered from its value as of August 31, 2002 as a result of the implementation of this Article.

31.16 This section of the Collective Agreement details the manner in which Basic Annual Salaries of Faculty Members holding appointments as of the date of signing of this Collective Agreement shall change throughout the life of this agreement. In addition, the Basic Annual Salaries of Faculty Members hired after the date of signing of this Collective Agreement shall change in accordance with the remainder of this Article wherever the dates specified follow their date of hiring.

31.17 Effective September 1, 2002 the Basic Annual Salary of all Faculty Members shall increase in accordance with the table shown in Appendices D.1 and D.2. The step size shall increase from $1,365 to $1,433 and the salary floors and caps for Faculty Members shall be as follows:

31.18 Effective April 1, 2003 the Basic Annual Salary of each Faculty Member whose Basic Annual Salary is below the cap for his or her rank shall be increased by one (1) step ($1,433).

31.19 Effective September 1, 2003 the Basic Annual Salary of all Faculty Members shall increase in accordance with the table shown in Appendices D1 and D.2 . The step size shall increase from $1,433 to $1,469 and the salary floors and caps for Faculty Members shall be as follows:

31.20 Effective March 1, 2004 the Basic Annual Salary of all Faculty Members shall increase in accordance with the table shown in Appendices D.1 and D.2. The step size shall increase from $1,469 to $1,506 and the salary floors and caps for Faculty Members shall be as follows:

31.21 Effective April 1, 2004 the Basic Annual Salary of each Faculty Member whose Basic Annual Salary is below the cap for his or her rank shall be increased by one (1) step ($1,506).

31.22 Effective September 1, 2004 the Basic Annual Salary of all Faculty Members shall increase in accordance with the table shown in Appendices D.1 and D.2. The step size shall increase from $1,506 to $1,544 and the salary floors and caps for Faculty Members shall be as follows:

31.23 Effective March 1, 2005 the Basic Annual Salary of all Faculty Members shall increase in accordance with the table shown in Appendices D.1 and D.2. The step size shall increase from $1,544 to $1,583 and the salary floors and caps for Faculty Members shall be as follows:

31.24 Effective April 1, 2005 the Basic Annual Salary of each Faculty Member whose Basic Annual Salary is below the cap for his or her rank shall be increased by one (1) step ($1,583).

TREATMENT OF BASIC ANNUAL SALARY FOR LIBRARIANS FOLLOWING INITIAL APPOINTMENT
31.25 This section of the Collective Agreement details the manner in which Basic Annual Salaries of Librarians holding appointments as of the date of signing of this Collective Agreement shall change throughout the life of this agreement. In addition, the Basic Annual Salaries of Librarians hired after the date of signing of this Collective Agreement shall change in accordance with the remainder of this Article wherever the dates specified follow their date of hiring.

31.26 Effective September 1, 2002, the Basic Annual Salary of all Librarians shall increase in accordance with the table shown in Appendix D.3. The step size shall increase from $1,365 to $1,433 and the salary floors and caps for Librarians shall be as follows:

31.27 Effective April 1, 2003 the Basic Annual Salary of each Librarian whose Basic Annual Salary is below the cap for his or her rank shall be increased by one (1) step ($1,433).

31.28 Effective September 1, 2003 the Basic Annual Salary of all Librarians shall increase in accordance with the table shown in Appendix D .3. The step size shall increase from $1,433 to $1,469 and the salary floors and caps for Librarians shall be as follows:

31.29 Effective March 1, 2004 the Basic Annual Salary of all Librarians shall increase in accordance with the table shown in Appendix D.3. The step size shall increase from $1,469 to $1,506 and the salary floors and caps for Librarians shall be as follows:

31.30 Effective April 1, 2004 the Basic Annual Salary of each Librarian whose Basic Annual Salary is below the cap for his or her rank shall be increased by one (1) step ($1,506).

31.31 Effective September 1, 2004 the Basic Annual Salary of all Librarians shall increase in accordance with the table shown in Appendix D.3. The step size shall increase from $1,506 to $1,544 and the salary floors and caps for Librarians shall be as follows:

31.32 Effective March 1, 2005 the Basic Annual Salary of all Librarians shall increase in accordance with the table shown in Appendix D.3. The step size shall increase from $1,544 to $1,583 and the salary floors and caps for Librarians shall be as follows:

31.33 Effective April 1, 2005 the Basic Annual Salary of each Librarian whose Basic Annual Salary is below the cap for his or her rank shall be increased by one (1) step ($1,583).

TREATMENT OF BASIC ANNUAL SALARY FOR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION COORDINATORS FOLLOWING INITIAL APPOINTMENT
31.34 CECs employed as of October 1, 2002 shall be placed on the salary scale in Appendix D.4 using the procedures detailed in Clauses 31.11, 31.12
and 31.13. If the placement on the scale results in a salary lower than the CEC was receiving prior to October 1, 2002 the CEC shall continue to receive the higher salary.

31.35 This section of the Collective Agreement details the manner in which Basic Annual Salaries of CECs holding appointments as of the date of signing of this Collective Agreement shall change throughout the life of this agreement. In addition, the Basic Annual Salaries of CECs hired after the date of signing of this Collective Agreement shall change in accordance with the remainder of this Article wherever the dates specified follow their date of hiring.

31.36 Effective October 2, 2002, the Basic Annual Salary of all CECs shall increase in accordance with the table shown in Appendix D.4. The step size shall increase from $1,365 to $1,433 and the salary floors and caps for CECs shall be as follows:

31.37 Effective April 1, 2003 the Basic Annual Salary of each CEC whose Basic Annual Salary is below the cap for his or her classification shall be increased by one (1) step ($1,433).

31.38 Effective September 1, 2003 the Basic Annual Salary for all CECs shall increase in accordance with the table shown in Appendix D.4. The step size shall increase from $1,433 to $1,469 and the salary floors and caps for CECs shall be as follows:

31.39 Effective March 1, 2004 the Basic Annual Salary of all CECs shall increase in accordance with the table shown in Appendix D.4. The step size shall increase from $1,469 to $1,506 and the salary floors and caps for CECs shall be as follows:

31.40 Effective April 1, 2004 the Basic Annual Salary of each CEC whose Basic Annual Salary is below the cap for his or her classification shall be increased by one (1) step ($1,506).

31.41 Effective September 1, 2004 the Basic Annual Salary of all CECs shall increase in accordance with the table shown in Appendix D.4. The step size shall increase from $1,506 to $1,544 and the salary floors and caps for CECs shall be as follows:

31.42 Effective March 1, 2005 the Basic Annual Salary of all CECs shall increase in accordance with the table shown in Appendix D.4. The step size shall increase from $1,544 to $1,583 and the salary floors and caps for CECs shall be as follows:

31.43 Effective April 1, 2005 the Basic Annual Salary of each CEC whose Basic Annual Salary is below the cap for his or her classification shall be increased by one (1) step ($1,583).

31.44 Effective April 1 of each year throughout the life of this Collective Agreement, the Basic Annual Salary of each CEC whose Basic Annual Salary is below the cap for his or her classification shall be increased by one (1) step ($1,583).

ACADEMIC STAFF MEMBERS
31.45 A tenure-track or tenured ASM who receives a promotion or completes the requirements for a higher degree, as certified by the degree-granting institution, shall have his or her Basic Annual Salary increased as follows:

1. A tenure-track or tenured ASM who receives a promotion to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Librarian II, Librarian III or Librarian IV shall have his or her Basic Annual Salary increased by an amount equal to two (2) steps effective the date the promotion becomes effective or to the floor for the rank whichever is greater.

2. A Faculty Member who receives a promotion to Professor shall have his or her Basic Annual Salary increased by an amount equal to three (3) steps effective the date the promotion becomes effective or to the floor for the rank whichever is greater.

3. A Faculty Member who completes a higher degree shall have his or her Basic Annual Salary increased effective the date of notification of completion of the degree as follows:

   1. by an amount equal to one (1) step when the degree is a master's degree for which the Faculty Member has not already been credited;

   2. by an amount equal to five (5) steps when the degree is a doctorate and the Faculty Member already holds a master's degree;

   3. by an amount equal to six (6) steps when the degree is a doctorate and the Faculty Member's highest degree had been the bachelor's;

4. A Librarian who completes a higher degree shall have his or her Basic Annual Salary increased effective the date of notification of completion of the degree as follows:

   1. by an amount equal to one (1) step when the degree is a Subject master's and the Librarian previously held a master's degree;

   2. by an amount equal to three (3) steps when the degree is a Ph.D. and the Librarian previously held a master's degree;

   3. by an amount equal to two (2) steps when the degree is a Ph.D. and the Librarian previously held a Subject master's degree.

5. A CEC I who obtains a master's degree in a subject relevant to his or her duties shall be classified as CEC II. Effective the date the University is notified of the CEC having successfully completed all requirements for the higher degree, the CEC's salary shall be increased by two (2) steps. The salary of a CEC who obtains a doctoral degree in a subject relevant to his or her duties shall be increased by two (2) additional steps on the salary scale.

31.46 Notwithstanding the provisions of Clause 31.45(c), a Faculty Member who received an increase in accordance with Clauses 31.20 or 31.23 of the Collective Agreement signed January 25, 2001 shall have the increase in Clause 31.45(c) reduced by the number of steps received in either Clause 31.20 or 31.23 of the Collective Agreement signed January 25, 2001.

31.47 From April 1 of each year after March 1, 2005, the Basic Annual Salary of each ASM whose Basic Annual Salary is below the cap for his or her rank or classification shall be increased by one (1) step on the appropriate salary scale.

31.48

1. Retroactive increases shall be paid to all ASMs who retired between September 1, 2002 and the date of signing of this Collective Agreement. ASMs who resigned, or whose term appointments expired, between September 1, 2002 and the date of signing of this Collective Agreement shall receive retroactive increases provided they contact the Department of Human Resources in writing within sixty (60) days of the signing of this Collective Agreement.

2. Retroactive increases shall be paid to CECs who retired or died between October 1, 2002 and January 6, 2004. CECs who resigned between October 1, 2002 and January 6, 2004 shall receive retroactive increases provided they contact the Department of Human Resources in writing within sixty (60) days of the signing of Article 30.

31.49 Except for salaries subject to the provisions of Clause 31.02, no ASM shall be paid a salary below the floor for his or her rank.

PAYMENT FOR EXTRA DUTIES
Stipends for Overload Teaching

On-Site Courses
31.50 A Faculty Member who teaches an extra course or courses or equivalent in any standard or non-standard teaching format as provided for in Clause 3.27 (new CA Clause number 3.28), and any Librarian or CEC teaching a course or courses or equivalent in any standard or non-standard teaching format, shall have the choice of being paid $3800 for each course or equivalent or receiving a future remission in teaching equivalent to the extra teaching carried out. An ASM who is being considered for assignment of an extra course or courses or equivalent shall advise the University of his or her compensation choice, at which time the University shall have the option of seeking an alternative teacher.

31.51 The University may, in special circumstances, pay ASMs more than the amounts specified in Clause 31.50 but only with the prior written agreement of the Association.

31.52 An ASM who takes on extra teaching in accordance with Clause 3.30 and teaches less than a full course shall be remunerated on a pro rata basis.

31.53 An ASM who teaches a Laboratory Course in accordance with Clauses 31.50, 31.51 or 31.52 and who elects to receive remuneration rather than future teaching remission shall be paid an additional $1,000 per course.

Distance Education
31.54 The University shall not use Distance Education courses in a way that undermines the on-site offerings of the St. John's or Grenfell College campuses.

31.55 An ASM who develops instructional materials for Distance Education in accordance with the Distance Education contract in effect February, 1999 shall be paid an amount agreed between the ASM and the University.

31.56 An ASM who delivers a Distance Education course when extra to the assigned teaching, shall be remunerated at the rate of one hundred and six dollars ($106) per student as of the last day of dropping courses without financial penalty or as of the first date on which a written assignment had been received, whichever is earlier.

31.57 Notwithstanding Clause 31.56, an ASM who delivers a course solely by teleconference when extra to the assigned teaching, shall be remunerated in accordance with Clause 31.50.

31.58 An ASM who delivers a course using a combination of teleconference and correspondence modes, when extra to the assigned teaching, shall be remunerated as specified in Clause 31.56 and shall be paid an additional eighty-five dollars ($85) per each teleconference session of one and one-half hours.

Stipends for Administrative Duties
31.59 The following stipends shall be paid to ASMs appointed to the following positions:

1. Grenfell College Programme Chairs shall :

   1. be paid $750 per annum; and

   2. receive teaching remission of at least two (2) courses if either: (a) the total number of students declared as Specialization or Honours students in the College Degree Programme is greater than fifty-nine (59) or (b) the number of Full Time Equivalent Faculty and Staff in the Programme is six (6) or more; or

   3. if neither condition (i) nor (ii) in Clause 31.59(a) is satisfied, receive teaching remission of one (1) course if the total number of students declared as Specialization or Honours students in the College Degree Programme is greater than twenty (20) and less than sixty (60), or the number of Full Time Equivalent Faculty and Staff in the Programme is at least four (4) but fewer than six (6).

   4. For the purposes of Clauses 31.59(a)(ii) and 31.59(a)(iii), the expression "Full Time Equivalent Faculty and Staff" shall refer to the sum of the number of Faculty Members who, when teaching the norm, are required to offer the Programme and one-half the number of support staff required for the Programme. If a course is required by more than one (1) Degree Programme, the "Full Time Equivalent Faculty and Staff" corresponding to that course shall be apportioned to the Degree Programmes so that the total is equal to the "Full Time Equivalent Faculty and Staff" that would be required to teach the course in a single Degree Programme. In case of a disagreement in these calculations, an ad hoc committee consisting of the Vice-Principal (Academic) and two (2) elected ASMs from the College, not members of the College Programme Units concerned, shall provide a resolution.

   5. College Programme Unit membership, as defined in Clause 28.08, shall not be used to determine course remission.

2. Programme Coordinators and First-Year Coordinators - $750 per Active Semester

3. Deputy Heads -$2500 Per Annum.

4. Library Division Heads - $2500 Per Annum

5. A CEC Program Manager shall be paid a stipend per annum equivalent to that paid to a Deputy Head.

BENEFITS
Professional Development Expense Reimbursement
31.60 The University shall provide Professional Development Expense Reimbursement (PDER) for each tenure-track or tenured ASM and permanent CEC who is employed as of April 1 at this University. The Administrative Head shall approve the expenditures using the criterion of whether or not the expenditure contributes to the professional development of the ASM so the ASM can better serve the University and its students.

31.61 For the fiscal years beginning each April 1 after March 31, 2002, expenses of up to $400 per year incurred during the fiscal year and in the prior fiscal year, may be claimed by each ASM. An ASM who ceases to be an employee shall not receive a PDER.

31.62 The ASM shall be reimbursed only for qualifying expenditures which are related to his or her research and professional development. Qualifying expenditures are limited to:

1. books, subscriptions, equipment, computer software, instruments, materials or supplies which shall remain the property of the University;

2. travel, accommodation, or cost of supplies directly related to meetings or research activities including field trips not covered by other University funds;

3. registration fees for scholarly conferences;

4. page and reprint charges or costs incurred in the preparation and completion of scholarly manuscripts;

5. academic association memberships where such memberships are unrelated to professional licensing or certification procedures.

31.63 An ASM shall be reimbursed for qualifying expenditures only upon the written request of the ASM to the Administrative Head. Only one (1) such request may be made in a fiscal year, and must be submitted to the Director of Financial and Administrative Services All claims shall be reimbursed within thirty (30) days unless the claim is submitted between February 1 and April 30.

Credit Courses
31.64 An ASM may register for or audit one (1) credit course at the University during each semester.

31.65 Financial assistance is limited to the cost of University tuition fees for the course.

Moving Expenses
31.66 An ASM who is newly appointed or transferred shall receive up to one-way economy air fare plus transportation costs to the airport for himself or herself and for his or her spouse and children from his or her place of residence prior to appointment or transfer to his or her normal place of employment as defined by the University. If the ASM travels by private motor vehicle, or by other than the most direct route, he or she shall be reimbursed the actual cost of travel up to the amount of economy class air fare. Vouchers covering travelling expenses must be produced when the reimbursement is claimed.

31.67 For an ASM appointed to a tenured or tenure-track appointment or to a term appointment of two (2) years or longer, the University shall pay seventy-five (75) percent of the cost of moving his or her household and professional goods and effects by surface freight from the then place of residence to the normal place of employment as defined by the University. Reimbursement will be made in accordance with the University's Household Removal and Relocation Guidelines in effect February 21, 2000. The cost of moving all scholarly and technical books, and technical equipment relevant to the ASM's scholarly activity, shall be reimbursed. Signed authorization from the Vice-President (Academic) for the moving of any technical equipment shall be secured before the move is authorized. Should the University adopt practices on household removal more advantageous to the ASM than those in effect on February 21, 2000, the more favorable practices shall apply.

31.68 The University shall pay living expenses incurred by the ASM and his or her family for one (1) day at his or her then place of residence and for up to six (6) nights upon arrival at the normal place of employment as defined by the University.

31.69 An ASM who received reimbursement under Clause 31.67 and who voluntarily fails to complete two (2) years of service with the University from the date of initial appointment must repay one-half of the amount that was expended by the University on his or her movement to, and settlement in, the normal place of employment as defined by the University.

Insured Employee Benefit Plans 31.70 All insurance benefit plans in place at the time this Collective Agreement is signed shall remain in force on the current cost-sharing basis. The benefit plans shall include the following:

• Basic Life Insurance;
• Optional Life Insurance;
• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment;
• Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment;
• Health Insurance;
• Dental Insurance;
• Long Term Disability.

31.71 Except when an urgent decision is necessary, or when the insurer is late providing documents, when decisions about insured employee benefit plans or the pension plan which have financial implications for ASMs are to be made by the Board of Regents, the information relevant to those decisions shall be circulated to the members of the Employee Benefits Committee or the Pensions Committee, as appropriate, at least twenty (20) days in advance of the Board meeting at which the decisions are scheduled to be made. ASMs who are members of these committees shall undertake not to unnecessarily delay the business of the committees.

31.72 The University shall, beginning with the first pay day in September, 2003, provide ASMs with a printed message on the envelope containing the deposit notification or pay cheque indicating that detailed information concerning the benefit plans are on the Human Resources web site, along with the specific URL address. The University shall also direct Human Resources to provide the equivalent information in the form of a printed booklet to newly-hired ASMs.

31.73 The University shall provide each ASM with a list of bi-weekly premiums for insured benefit plans as changes occur.

31.74 Prior to an ASM travelling on University business for a duration of sixty (60) calendar days or less he or she may apply, through the Director of Financial and Administrative Services, for approval to purchase additional medical insurance at the University's expense.

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