If approved it will be implemented, and HR will execute a communications plan to staff members during April-July. Employees may move within their level or up one level without the benchmark clock being reset. Anticipates displeasure from staff members about benchmark adjustments coming after merit increases. TC believes that credit-bearing courses are paid, but this is determined by the academic dean. A staff member's supervisor must agree to any winter-term teaching arrangement.
Supervisors are responsible for applying the policy fairly and consistently among their employees.