MnSCU Human Resources

The Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) agree that the MSUAASF/MnSCU Agreement shall apply, in its entirety, to the Minnesota State University-Akita (MSU-A) except as supplemented and or modified by this letter of understanding.

Provost. For the purposes of the various articles of the Agreement, the term provost shall have the same meaning as President of the other universities.

Fiscal year. The fiscal year for MSU-A shall be defined as beginning April 1 and ending March 31 yearly.

Compensation. ASF Members' salaries shall be set in dollars. ASF Members may, at the beginning of each appointment period, elect to be compensated in yen, dollars or a combination of both currencies, and shall designate the amount and location to which compensation is to be sent.

The exchange rate for the purpose of this Agreement shall be set at 125 yen: one (1) U. S. dollar for all funds designated to be paid in Japan. The rate of exchange will be reviewed annually in April. The Provost shall not modify the rate of exchange by more than ten (10%) percent. If the rate is modified, it shall only be changed once a year. The Provost shall present any proposed modifications, along with an explanation of the basis for the modification and a proposed implementation date at Meet and Confer at least thirty (30) days prior to the intended implementation date.

Through March 31, 1998 all ASF Members assigned to the Akita campus shall receive a salary supplement of 25% of the contract salary not to exceed $11,940 per year.

As of April 1, 1998, annually ASF Members shall receive a salary supplement to be paid in monthly increments, of 26% of contract salary not to exceed $12,600 per year. The salary schedule in effect under Article 12 for each MnSCU fiscal year shall be applicable in the corresponding year at MSU-A.

Travel to United States. Each 12 month period MSU-A will reimburse each ASF Member for the cost of one round trip from the ASF Member's home city to Akita in an amount not to exceed $2,050. In addition, MSU-A shall reimburse flight expenses up to $500 each for the ASF Member's spouse and up to two (2) children living at Akita.

Shipping. MSU-A will reimburse the ASF Member up to $200 for assignments of six (6) months or less, and up to $300 for assignments of more than six (6) months, for costs of shipping personal belongings and professional materials. ASF Members continuing their employment in second and subsequent years shall be reimbursed up to $300 for shipping expenses.

Benefits for Japanese Nationals. Japanese Nationals who are employed at MSU-A as ASF Members, and who are not eligible for Employer contributions to FICA, TRA, Supplemental Retirement and State of Minnesota provided health, dental and life insurance coverages, shall have their base salaries and salary supplement adjusted upward by twenty-five percent at the time of appointment. In the third and subsequent years, the adjustment shall be twenty-seven (27%) percent.

The Akita Administration and MSUAASF are committed to working together in addressing the issue of benefits for Japanese National employees. With this understanding the Akita Administration shall make a proposal to MSUAASF regarding these benefits no later than December 31, 1998.

Bereavement and Personal Leave. Upon request, ASF Members at MSU-A shall be granted up to ten (10) days of bereavement leave, and/or emergency/personal leave, consistent with other provisions of this Agreement. Fifty percent (50%) of the ASF Member's travel costs between his/her destination and MSU-A may be reimbursed by MSU-A, subject to approval by the Provost. Such decision is not subject to the grievance procedure.

Housing. ASF Members shall be provided with basic housing in facilities provided by MSU-A without charge for the period of employment. ASF Members shall be responsible for utilities.

Professional Improvement Funds. The amount of Professional Improvement Funds (PIF) available for ASF members in the bargaining unit at Akita shall be $1,000 per fiscal year through March 31. 1998. Effective April 1, 1998, PIF funds will be allocated to MSU-A for use by ASF members assigned to MSU-A from the PIF fund pool as outlined in Article 15, Section B. The use of the funds shall be pursuant to Article 15, Section B of the collective bargaining agreement.

Insurance. ASF Members assigned to MSU-A shall be provided insurance coverage consistent with Article 13. In addition, ASF Members shall be provided access to the Japanese National Health Insurance System, to the extent permitted under Japanese law. MSU-A will pay the full cost of Japanese National Health Insurance for the ASF Member and for the ASF Member's dependents who are a part of his/her household in Akita.

Holidays. Following meet and confer with the Campus Association, the Provost shall designate eleven (11) of the holidays listed below as paid holidays when they occur during an ASF Member's appointment period, and shall designate the day to be observed when a paid holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

1997-1999 MSUAASF Master Agreement

APPENDIX D
AKITA CAMPUS

1997-1999 MSUAASF Master Agreement

APPENDIX D AKITA CAMPUS

APPENDIX D
AKITA CAMPUS