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Section 2. The University shall allow breast-feeding mothers for a period of two(2) months
reinstatement, a one (1) hour official time during morning and afternoon in between time in and
time out to attend to her child feeding needs. Beyond which the time consumed shall be
considered absent and be deducted from her leave credits.

Section 3. The University shall provide facilities conducive to working condition such as proper
room ventilation, potable drinking water, and free from polluted environment.

ARTICLE IX
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Section 1. The UNIVERSITY shall support the approved Staff Development Plan of the
Association for Personnel Growth and Development.

That the University, under the said plan, gives emphasis and utmost consideration to the
employee staffing patterns, reclassification, upgrading position levels, professional development,
incentives and award system and other economic and non-economic benefits of all employees.

Section 2. The University shall recognize the commitment and diligence of its employees for
professional development while in the service, hence, may provide assistance for book allowance,
to those pursuing bachelor’s degree, master’s and doctorate degrees, through their own initiative
and resource, subject to staff development policies.

Section 3. The University shall give preference to one of the children upon the death and/or
retirement of the member, if qualified for vacant position in the University, considering all things
are equal.

Section 4. The University shall prioritize the hiring of casual or contractual employees who are
qualified to fill-up vacant plantilla positions.

Section 5. The University shall expand the existing tuition assistance to the members and their
children. It shall provide 75% discount of tuition fees to the member and free tuition fees to the
children of permanent member-employee of ISU and next of kin of single member who will enroll
in the various levels of education being offered in the University, except program offerings in
Graduate School, Law, Nursing, Medicine, Paramedical, and Information Technology.

Section 6. The University shall establish and pursue a program for the improvement and
development of clerical and personnel doing frontline services.