Article 29 - Equipment and Assistance

Feb 27, 2006 2:10 PM

1. All full-time Faculty members will be provided with a desk and file space and access to a telephone and computer. Part-time Faculty shall be provided with access to a shared workspace, files, telephones and computer, where possible.
2. A work study student helper shall be provided to assist Faculty with routine clerical tasks such as duplicating classroom materials.
3. With appropriate advance notice, the Education Department secretarial staff will do typing of examinations and other classroom materials, when possible.  When not possible, a timely notice will be given to affected Faculty.
4. Equipment shall be maintained in good working condition.  Prompt repairs shall be made so that instruction will not be adversely impacted.
5. Chef Instructor uniforms will be provided, maintained and laundered by AiNYC. AiNYC will periodically assess the need for new and/or upgraded uniforms and provide suitable replacements, as necessary, after consultation with the Union. The provider of AiNYC uniforms has offered a discount to Faculty Members who purchase shoes from the supplier.  In the event that the supplier decides to terminate the discount offer, AiNYC will seek to secure a similar discount from another supplier of shoes. 
6. Computers located in the Education Department shall be for the exclusive use of Faculty and Education Department staff.
7. The Employer will provide Faculty with licensed software which includes Adobe, Macromedia products and Microsoft Operating System(s) and Office Suite or any other software authorized by our licenses with the manufacturers on an annual basis.