As is often the case in the college sector some traditional management
functions such as scheduling are handled for the most part by the department
and at the department level. These functions are set out in our Collective
Agreement.
The forty plus Department Heads are in the union as are 3 Instructional
Associates and several Coordinators and Assistant Department Heads.
Excluded management effectively has three levels: Dean or Director,
Vice-President and President.
Union/Management Consultation Meetings
Article 3.11 of the Collective Agreement obligates the College to manage
"significant matters" using "consultative processes"
and both parties acknowledge that the "active and continuing"
participation of the VCCFA is required.
"Significant" applies to any matter so identified by another
party and "consultative" is defined as "processes that
involve the serious exchange of information and ideas before action is
taken".
The Union and College meet regularly under the auspices of this Article
to discuss a wide range of issues. If you wish to have the Union raise
a significant issue please contact the office.
Joint Steering Committee
Article 3.10 sets up this task-oriented union/management committee. Since
1990 it has worked on a variety of issues and procedures that have become
part of the Collective Agreement.
The Election or Selection of Instructors with Responsibility Allowances
(IRAs); Evaluation and Appraisal of IRAs; Evaluation and Appraisal Procedures
for Instructors; Hiring Procedures and Area Designation have all gone
through the Joint Steering Committee. *
* Currently the Joint Steering Committee continues to
monitor and review the general Evaluation and Appraisal processes.
