The "Ninth Master Agreement between the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and the UDC Faculty Association/National Education Association Emergency Approval Resolution of 2025" is a legislative proposal submitted by Mayor Muriel Bowser for the Council of the District of Columbia's consideration. This agreement, which was ratified by the UDC Board of Trustees on December 3, 2025, covers the period from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025, and introduces significant updates to faculty compensation and working conditions. Key provisions include a new salary structure for Fiscal Year 2025, a 3% cost-of-living adjustment, promotion catch-up payments for eligible faculty, and continuity pay adjustments based on years of service. The resolution seeks emergency approval for these changes, which will affect approximately 214 faculty members and is estimated to cost UDC $3.8 million in Fiscal Year 2025 and a total of $14.8 million over the financial plan.

The resolution also establishes comprehensive guidelines for faculty evaluation, promotion, workload management, and grievance procedures, emphasizing the importance of good faith collective bargaining. It outlines various leave policies, the rights of the Faculty Association, and the management rights of the University, ensuring a structured process for addressing disputes and promoting faculty development. Additionally, the agreement includes provisions for non-discrimination, safety, and health, as well as the maintenance of personnel files. The resolution is set to take effect 14 business days after Council approval and will terminate on September 30, 2025, with provisions for negotiation in case of any invalidated sections. Overall, the resolution aims to enhance faculty working conditions and support the quality of education at UDC.