the participants a final decision may be implemented at the discretion of administration. If administration chooses to exercise this option after failure to reach agreement through discussion, a minimum of six (6) months advance notice shall be given before any changes in contract takes effect. Nevertheless, it is recognized that it is in the best interests of TMCC and the faculty if such changes are accomplished by mutual agreement. 4.4 Changes in Campus Assignments As part of their professionalism and devotion to their students, faculty members recognize that they should teach where their students are available for instruction. With regard to changing assignments from day to night, night to day, from one site to another, or between online and face-to-face instruction, the Department Chair/Director/APC/APD shall take into consideration the preferences of the affected faculty member(s) as well as the needs of the Truckee Meadows Community College students. In the absence of agreement between the Department Chair/Director/APC/APD and the faculty member, the matter may be taken by either party to the Dean for resolution. 4.5 Emergency Changes in Teaching Assignments In the event of emergency changes in teaching assignments—that is, re-assignments necessitated by unanticipated events (such as enrollment shortfalls requiring course cancellations, illness or resignation) occurring within a period of two (2) weeks before the semester through the end of the semester—the Department Chair/APC/APD may independently determine faculty re-assignment. In making such determination, however, the Department Chair/APC/APD shall take into consideration the preferences 2022-2025 TMCC-NFA Contract Article 4 Page 10
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