Article XIV

PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS

Section A. Full-Time Contracts

1. Nine-month contracts: The employment contract for each academic year shall include 172
working days of fall and spring semester employment within the instructor's program date
requirements. The academic calendar shall determine non-contract days upon approval by
the College Board of Trustees. Programs with instructors who provide instruction for
additional working days will be paid at their per diem rate for each additional day of service
if their additional days need to number more to reach the next contract level.
2. Ten-month, Eleven-month, and Twelve-month contracts: The employment contracts for
each academic year shall include 191 working days for ten-month, 210 working days for
eleven-month, and 229 working days for twelve-month, depending upon the instructional
requirements needed to complete the instructional programs. The academic calendar shall
determine non-contract days upon approval by the College Board of Trustees.