is to promote research and participation of part-time professors of University of St. Paul in
scholarly activities.
AFPC-PSAC-7120
Professional development fund
1
The employer agrees to provide financial support to the union to establish a fund which will cover the costs associated with the following activities:
- Participation in meetings of learned societies and professional associations related to the expertise of employees or the pedagogical needs of the University;
- Purchase of pedagogical materials and other resources related to teaching;
- Publication costs for books and journal articles.
2
On May 1 of each year, the employer shall provide the union with twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to maintain a professional development reimbursement fund. It is the responsibility of the union to manage this fund according to the criteria it will determine.
PSAC - AFPC
3
By April 30, the union agrees to provide the employer a report of the amounts spent during the year, with details of each contribution (employee name, amount of contribution, activities). Any amount not allocated during the year will be deducted from the subsequent contribution on May 1.