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UTCE-MnSCU Master Agreement 1999-2001

ARTICLE 30
Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 1. Physical Examinations.

Physical examinations and immunizations required by the Employer shall be paid for by the Employer and shall be consistent with state and federal laws.

Section 2. Substitutes.

Faculty members being temporarily replaced for any reason shall assist in determining if a substitute is qualified. Faculty member shall not be responsible for any expenses incurred to hire either a casual or long-term replacement for a faculty member.

Section 3. Attendance at Technical College Functions.

Faculty member attendance at all technical college functions and activities shall be voluntary unless part of the faculty member's workload.

Section 4. Safety Equipment.

Safety equipment such as uniforms, safety glasses (including full prescription lenses and frames), safety shoes, etc. as required by the Employer, will be provided to employees, as needed, by the Employer at no cost to the employee.

Section 5. Parking Fees.

Faculty members at a college will not be assessed any fee for parking greater than other employees at the same college.

Section 6. College Closing.

If a college closes because the Governor declares an emergency, or the College President or his/her designee declares an emergency pursuant to MnSCU board policy, faculty members will not be required to make up the time lost during such closing, and such faculty members shall not lose salary or benefits as a result of such closing. If college classes are canceled because the College President or his/her designee declares an emergency pursuant to MnSCU board policy, faculty members may make appropriate curricular adjustments as approved by the administration (e.g. office hours or other compensatory activities), or take personal leave. When the personal leave option is selected, the faculty member will submit the proper leave request as soon as possible.

Section 7. Paraprofessional Coordination.

Faculty input for the evaluation of paraprofessionals under their coordination shall be advisory to the administration.

Section 8. Correctional Facility Faculty.

Correctional Facility faculty shall not be required to perform lock-downs and cell searches. The parties agree to establish a sub-committee to discuss the mutual concerns of the parties on this issue. If possible, the sub-committee will recommend changes to this agreement to address those concerns.