B. A merit pay system must be characterized by openness. The names of those who receive awards and the size of the awards must be public knowledge. C. Reasons for denial of awards shall be communicated in writing to those denied, by the person or committee making the decision. D. Conflict of interest should be avoided. Faculty members may not evaluate themselves, their spouses, or their relatives.
Any additional restrictions are up to each campus.
E. Aggregate data regarding recipients of merit compensation awards will be reviewed and analyzed by the parties periodically, after awards have been made. Every Unit 3 member, in consultation with the department chair and dean, prepares a professional development plan. Group projects may be part of an individual's professional development plan. The plan is updated every one to three years. Near the end of each academic year, each Unit 3 member writes an annual review of their progress relative to the plan.