Faculty Contract

Download 2003-2009 UH Faculty Contract (PDF) by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2008-08-11 14:32

2003-2009 University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA) and University of Hawaii Board of Regents (UH BOR) Agreement.

2003-2009 References by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2006-03-16 14:36

Reference Sections R-1 through R-18 relating to 2003-2009 UHPA-UH BOR Faculty Contract

Clarification of Article XXII re Health Benefit Premiums by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-05-07 17:49

May 7, 2007 letter to Marie Laderta, State's Chief Negotiator, to clarify understanding of contract language relating to the employer contributions for Bargaining Unit 7 members.

Article XXI, Salaries by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2006-03-16 14:38

Information about effective salary increases for faculty, lecturer fees, additional compensation, and special salary adjustment.

R-18, Procedures for Special Salary Adjustment & Bonus Payments by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-02 15:21

R-18, Memorandum of Understanding on the Procedures for Special Salary Adjustments & Bonus Payments (Reference section from the 2003-2009 UHPA/UH BOR Agreement)

Article IV, Faculty Professional Responsibilities & Workload by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2006-04-06 14:59

Article IV, Faculty Professional Responsibilities & Workload, of the 2003-2009 UHPA/UH BOR Agreement provides information regarding the faculty member's responsibilities to teaching, research, specialized educational services, community service, students, etc. Article IV provides the principles upon which faculty workload are based.

Article VI-A, Sabbatical Leaves by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-02 15:23

Section A of Article VI, Leaves of Absence with Pay in the 2003-2009 UHPA/UH-BOR Agreement provides information about Sabbatical Leaves.

Article VI-F, Family Leave by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-02 15:24

Section F of Article VI, Leaves of Absence with Pay, in the 2003-2009 UHPA/UH-BOR Agreement provides information about Family Leave. The Reference Section of the Agreement has information about leave sharing and the State of Hawaii's Family Leave Law.

Article VII-A, Leave Without Pay for Professional Improvement by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-02 15:24

Section A of Article VII, Leaves Without Pay, in the 2003-2009 UHPA/UH-BOR Agreement provides information about taking leave without pay for professional improvement.

Article VII-B, Leave Without Pay for Personal Reasons by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-02 15:34

Section B of Article VII, Leaves Without Pay, in the 2003-2009 UHPA/UH-BOR Agreement provides information about taking leave without pay for personal reasons.

Article VIII, Faculty Travel by Kathy Yamashita — last modified 2006-10-31 16:36

Article VIII, Faculty Travel, provides information about per diem rates, mileage reimbursement, subsidized parking at University campuses, etc. (Effective January 1, 2006)

Article XIII, Faculty Appointments Not Eligible for Tenure by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2006-04-26 21:45

General description of faculty appointments not eligible for tenure, conversion of temporary positions to probationary status, limited term contracts, and faculty hired specifically on research or training grants, and/or on non-state general funded contracts.

Article XVIII. Disciplinary Actions by Kathy Yamashita — last modified 2007-02-01 13:41

Article XVIII explains procedures for disciplinary actions.

Article XIX. Personnel Files by Kathy Yamashita — last modified 2007-02-01 13:40

Article XIX explains the employee and employer rights to personnel files.

Article XXIII, Appointment, Duties and Compensation for Academic Chairs by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2006-04-26 21:51

Article XXIII explains who can serve as Department, Division, or Program Chair, their length of service, how they are appointed, and how much compensation is earned.

Article XXIV, Grievance Procedure by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2006-03-16 15:07

Article XXIV, Grievance Procedure, in the 2003-2009 UHPA/UH-BOR Agreement provides information and timelines on the filing of a grievance.

Article I, Recognition by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 13:53

Recognition of the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA) as the exclusive representative for Bargaining Unit 7.

Article II, Non-Discrimination by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 14:10

Indicates that the Employer and Union will not discriminate against faculty members based on the reasons provided.

Article III. Conditions of Service by Kathy Yamashita — last modified 2007-02-01 13:41

Includes Maintenance of Rights and Benefits, Outside Employment, Exemption From Tuition, Legal Representation, Faculty Evaluation, Teaching Assignments and Equivalencies, Political Leave and Leave Sharing.

Article V, Duty Period by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 15:38

Provides information of the faculty member's duty period (9-month/11-month appointments).

Article VI, Leaves of Absence with Pay by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 15:33

Provides information about the various leaves of absence with pay: Sabbatical Leaves, Study Leaves, Vacation Leaves, Sick Leaves, Bereavement Leaves, Family Leaves, Holidays, and Leave for Jury or Witness Duty.

Article VII, Leaves Without Pay by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 16:07

Provides information that leaves for professional improvement, personal reasons, rehabilitation for substance dependency are without pay and what is required for taking such leave.

Article IX, Academic Freedom by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 16:16

Provides information about academic freedom, procedures for dealing with infringements, breaches of professional ethics, etc. and the composition of the Faculty Advisory Committee on Academic Freedom.

Article X, Department or Division Procedures Governing Tenure, Promotion & Contract Renewal by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 16:27

Indicates that each department, division, or comparable unit with the University shall have written procedures that address tenure, promotion, and contract renewal with information of the process and its requirements.

Article XI, Intellectual Property, Patents, & Copyrights by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 16:33

Provides information relating to classroom lectures and recording of presentations, distance learning and multimedia presentations, and patents and copyrights.

Article XII, Tenure & Service by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 16:57

Provides information relating to the probationary period, contract renewals, tenure application, its review, and notification, tenure evaluation procedures, negative actions, locus and transfer of tenure, etc.

Article XII, Tenure and Service, Paragraph E. Tenure Application, Review and Notification by Kathy Yamashita — last modified 2007-06-07 21:19

Memorandum of Agreement amending article. Amendment effective August 1, 2007

Article XIV, Promotion by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 16:45

Provides information on the recommending procedures, salary upon promotion, negative recommendation, the Promotion Review Panel, the Panel of Referees, etc.

Article XV, Faculty Personnel Panel by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 17:04

Indicates the Faculty Personnel Panel's function, membership, and representation on Tenure and Promotion Review Committees. It also provides information about the exclusion option.

Article XVI, Retrenchment by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 17:09

Provides information as to when retrenchment may occur, the order of layoffs, notices of termination and vacancies, placements and reappointments, etc.

Article XVII, Representation Rights by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 17:16

Indicates the rights of the Union and its staff representatives conducting official business on University premises, the use of equipment and facilities, information of faculty members who are elected or appointed to Union positions, etc.

Article XX, Adequate Security, Health & Safety by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 17:23

Indicates that the Employer shall provide a safe and healthy place of employment as prescribed by law.

Article XXII, Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-05-07 18:00

Faculty health benefit plans are provided by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (also known as EUTF). This article indicates the cost in premiums for faculty members of the various benefit plans.

Article XXV, Rights of the Employer by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 19:23

Explains the rights of the employer.

Article XXVI, Savings Clause & Operation of Section 89-10(a) by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 20:01

Explains validation of the faculty contract (Agreement) as it relates to Section 89-10(a) of the Hawaii Revised Statute (HRS).

Article XXVII, Entirety & Modification by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 20:05

Explains that after settlement, except what has been indicated in this article, no other changes may be made to the contract agreement.

Article XXVIII, Conflict by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 19:44

Addresses issue of conflict between the provisions of the contract agreement and any rules, regulations or policies of the Employer.

Article XXIX, No Strike or Lockout by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 19:48

Information about work stoppage, sick-out, picketing, striking, and lockout during the life of the contract agreement.

Article XXX, Duration by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-02-01 19:51

Effective dates of the contract agreement for members of Bargaining Unit 7.

Archives by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2006-03-14 16:37

UHPA/UH BOR collective bargaining Agreements from prior years.

Article XII re Tenure Status for Foreign National Faculty by Pam L. Tsuru — last modified 2007-09-19 13:55

See Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Linda Johnsrud's August 23, 2007 memorandum, which clarifies the new conditional tenure process for foreign national faculty in tenure-track positions.

Board of Regents Policies Section 9-16 by admin — last modified 2008-03-31 15:56

Teaching assignments for instructional faculty

Memorandum of Agreements by Rovena K. Varde — last modified 2008-06-24 17:19

MOAs amending specific articles of the 2003-2009 Agreement between the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly and the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii.