Nov 2011
Right to Representation
It is very important for faculty to know that any time they are called in for a meeting that might lead to possible discipline, the Weingarten decision gives them the right to ask for FA, AFT 6157 representation. The Weingarten decision basically states that if a faculty member even suspects that there is any possibility that discipline could arise, then the request to have a Union representative cannot be denied. The importance of always having a Union representative with you at these meetings cannot be stressed strongly enough.... continue...
Oct 2011
Evaluation of Tenure Track-Faculty
To earn tenure, newly hired tenure-track faculty must complete a four-year evaluation process. The purpose of the review allows new faculty the opportunity to show that they meet the performance criteria outlined in Article 20 Evaluation of the Tenure-Track Contract Faculty in the AFT 6157 Collective Bargaining Agreement... continue...
Sep 2011
Evaluation of Tenured Faculty
As the new semester begins, it is always a good idea to review the evaluation process for tenured faculty. The primary goals of the evaluation process are to communicate with the tenured faculty member about the faculty member’s performance, to document and measure performance and to set professional goals. As stated in the contract, tenured faculty members shall be evaluated once every three years. Please note that the accreditation report made an important point that many of our tenured faculty members have not been evaluated in a long time. Please be prepared, as evaluations may begin.. continue...
Feb 2011
A Snapshot of Your Rights
During these difficult times, it is incumbent upon all full time faculty to keep abreast of contractually agreed upon working rights and how they impact their teaching overload. Article 15 of the AFT 6157 Collective Bargaining Agreement addresses overload and faculty rights to this working condition. Here is a brief snapshot of those rights as they affect FULL TIME faculty. continue...
Oct 2010
Class Size
With the new semester here, it is always a good idea to review and understand the guidelines set for class size negotiated between the Faculty Association and the District. In 2006, the Class Size List was negotiated by the FA, AFT 6157 and the District. This list is used to set maximum class size for all classes where there is agreement between the parties.. continue...
Oct 2010
Sabbatical Applications Are Due November 1st
As always we encourage faculty to begin work on their sabbatical applications and get them into their deans before November 1, 2010 for the 2011/2012 academic year. One the gravest consequences of this economic crisis and stalemate in Sacramento are the lack of staff development money and opportunity for our faculty. continue...
May 2010
Moving Back the Hands of Time
I was hired temporary full-time in the English Department at San Jose City College Fall 2001. I had been a finalist for a full-time position, but it was determined by the administration at the time that no one would in fact be hired. I was initially understandably disappointed, but when I was offered a temporary FT position, I was euphoric. continue...
April 2010
Professional Development Days
Each academic year, faculty are required to attend a certain number of Professional Development days (PDD). Friday, April 16, 2010 is the next PDD. This day has been designated as a mandatory day. All full time faculty must attend the program on their college. There are no alternate activities for April 16th.. continue...
February 2010
Class Cancellation and Full Time Faculty
Knowing the various aspects of class cancellation procedures should be on the minds of all full time faculty members, particularly in these difficult budget times. The contract is very clear about what happens. Here are some of the important points related to class cancellations. continue...
December 2009
Accessing Your Personnel File - Article 6
Wondering about your personnel file with the district? What it contains and who has access? Well, the district keeps personnel files on all full time and adjunct faculty members. . continue...
December 2009
Right to Collect Unemployment over Intersession
Adjunct faculty have the right to collect unemployment (UE) over intersession, based on a Superior Court decision filed by the CFT called Cervisi et al vs. Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board. The Superior Court stated the following: “….. continue...
September 2009
Updating your Faculty Service Areas (FSA’s)
Many full time faculty believe that when they get hired, the District reviews all their transcripts and enters all their potential faculty service areas onto the seniority list. That is not the case. continue...
September 2009
Right to Representation
It is very important for faculty to know that any time they are called in for a meeting that might lead to possible discipline, the Weingarten decision gives them the right to ask for FA, AFT 6157 representation.. continue...
May 2009
Adjunct Faculty: Right to Collect Unemployment Over the Summer
Adjunct faculty have the right to collect unemployment (UE) over summer, based on a Supreme Court decision filed by the CFT called Cervisi et al vs. Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board. The Superior Court stated the following: continue...
May 2009
Adjunct Faculty: Right to Collect Unemployment Over the Summer
Adjunct faculty have the right to collect unemployment (UE) over summer, based on a Supreme Court decision filed by the CFT called Cervisi et al vs. Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board. The Superior Court stated the following: continue...
March 2009
Clarification on March 30th Professional Development Day
Change and modification almost always leads to some confusion and that certainly occurred when the Union and District agreed to change the March 20th continue...
February 2009
Tenure Review Process
Tenure review is a four year process for non-tenured faculty, both instructional and non-instructional, to demonstrate their ability to meet the performance criteria established in the contract. One of the first things a non-tenured faculty member should do is read continue...
December 2008
Adjunct Faculty: Right To Collect Unemployment Over Intersession
Adjunct faculty have the right to collect unemployment (UE) over intersession, based on a Superior Court decision filed by the CFT called Cervisi et al vs. Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board. The Superior Court stated the following... continue...
October 2008
How To Get a Raise
I got a raise in my salary this fall that many of you did not get. How? I made use of one of several provisions in the FA, AFT 6157/SJECCD Collective Bargaining Agreement that allows individuals (both full-time and adjunct faculty) to improve their position on our salary schedules. continue...
February 2008
Adjunct Non Instructional Faculty
Adjunct faculty who are in non instructional positions must also ensure that they are appropriately accruing sick leave and the right to jury duty/personal necessity, bereavement etc, according to Article 9.19. Whereas instructional adjunct faculty are continue...
December 2007
Adjunct Faculty: Right to Collect Unemployment over the Summer and Intersession
Adjunct faculty have the right to collect unemployment (UE) over intersession, based on a Supreme Court decision filed by the CFT called Cervisi et al vs. Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board. continue...
October 2007
Sabbatical Requests
Please be aware that sabbatical leave applications for sabbatical leaves that take place in the 2008-2009 fiscal year must be filed in the Human Resources Office by 1 November 2007. continue...
September 2007
Adjunct Faculty and Unemployment Benefits
Right to Collect Unemployment over the Summer and Intersession
Adjunct faculty have the right to collect unemployment insurance (UI) over the summer and intersession, based on a Supreme Court decision filed by the CFT called Cervisi et al vs. Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board. continue...
May 2007
Change in 2007-2008 Calendar
During contract negotiations 2 years ago, the Union and the District agreed to a calendar for 2007-08 with 2 non contract days (days without classes) due to the leap year and other calendar issues. At that time, both sides agreed that there would be no classes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, a day that is often light on students anyway and no classes the Monday after Spring Break. continue...
April 2007
Weingarten Rights & Potential Discipline
Right to Representation
It is very important for faculty to know that any time they are called in for a meeting that might lead to possible discipline, the Weingarten decision gives them the right to ask for FA, AFT 6157 representation. The importance of always having a Union representative with you at these meetings cannot be stressed strongly enough. continue...
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