In our opinion this was not the intent of the new contract. The above applies to the FMI appeal panel and committee as well. The contract language dealing with this issue is clear in our opinion. Please note that SSI appeals are also heard by a committee chosen from the FMI appeal panel. The department review of SSIs, however, does not contain the same language.
Campuses have more flexibility regarding departmental review for award of SSIs.
The CFA has expressed its concern about the movement of FMI funds between departments. Chancellor Reed informed the CFA that the movement of these funds is dependent upon the extent to which departments undertake meaningful reviews, and make recommendations that do not treat all faculty in essentially the same manner. He has informed the union that if this is the case, while we can anticipate some movement of department funds, it will likely not be excessive. As you know, the collective bargaining agreement between the CSU and the CFA contains various requirements for the reporting of FMI awards. Each campus will be required to track certain data so that it can be collected, tabulated, and reported.