Faculty Handbook

SUNY College of Optometry

Faculty Handbook 2022-23

8. Tuition Assistance Program When space is available, employees may enroll in a course on a tuition-free basis, subject to requirements outlined in the UUP Agreement and the State of New York and United University Professions Reference Compendium as follows: 1. The University determines when space is available, recognizing that such determination must be made in sufficient time to permit enrollment by employees; 2. Employees must meet course prerequisites; 3. All fees other than tuition shall be paid by employees; 4. Employees may enroll in a maximum of one course per semester and special session, for example, summer session and intersession; 5. Minimum enrollment requirements established by the University as a necessary condition for offering a course shall not be affected by students interested in enrolling in a course on a space available basis; and 6. The program shall continue for the term of the Agreement. Note: Tuition assistance benefits are not available for members of the employee's family under the program outlined above. 9. United University Professions (UUP) Employee Benefit Fund (Optional) All employees in positions designated as part of the UUP bargaining unit will have membership dues or the equivalent agency shop fees deducted from their paychecks and are entitled to various benefits. The UUP Benefit Fund provides dental insurance, vision care coverage, and Group Life Insurance for employees who meet the eligibility requirements. Delta Dental Plan PPO For eligible employees, it covers preventive and diagnostic services at 100% of the dental plan network allowance with a total annual maximum benefit of $2,500 per eligible member and/or dependent. Orthodontic services are available for both children and adults. Or Delta Dental DHMO (DeltaCare USA) For eligible employees, dental HMO-type program with no claim’s forms or maximums. The plan covers most preventive and diagnostic services at 100%. Reduced costs for basic restorative services. Orthodontic services are available for both children and adults. Vision Care Program Offers a comprehensive eye exam and one pair of glasses (or the benefit may be applied to contact lenses) once every twelve months for eligible UUP members and dependents. Group Life Insurance Is provided for all active UUP members in the Professional Services Negotiating Unit. The maximum benefit is $6,000.

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