Common use of Faculty Assignments Clause in Contracts

Faculty Assignments. 1. Scheduling of courses and assignment to regular academic programs, in the best interests of students, during the academic year shall be determined by the ▇▇▇▇ working with the faculty members. Full-time faculty will be given preference for individual course assignments over part-time faculty, provided written requests made by a qualified faculty member for individual course assignments within the full-time faculty member’s assigned discipline(s) to meet their standard teaching load are submitted no later than one week after the initial departmental scheduling meeting, and upon determination by the ▇▇▇▇ working with the faculty member that the assignment is in the best interests of students. A faculty member shall be assigned no more than three (3) preparations per semester as part of their regular program unless necessary to establish a full teaching load. A faculty member shall be notified of their tentative program at least thirty (30) days before the end of the preceding semester. Changes in a faculty member’s program may be made if emergencies arise or to meet student interests and needs. Such changes shall also be in writingand dated and signed by the Executive ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ or Vice President of Educational ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇ making the necessary changes due to these circumstances, the ▇▇▇▇ or Vice President shall make every effort to consult with the affected member in the interest of arriving at the best solution for all concerned. 2. Each faculty member shall schedule a minimum of five (5) office hours for student conferences per week. Office hours may be scheduled in alternate locations such as the tutoring center, library, labs, etc. Among the five (5) required hours, at least one (1) hour shall be scheduled each teaching day of the faculty member. These office hours shall be scheduled immediately prior to or after the class period, unless otherwise approved by the ▇▇▇▇. The office hour schedule shall provide maximum convenience and access for students who wish to confer with a faculty member. Such schedules, including times and locations of office hours as approved by the ▇▇▇▇, shall be included in course syllabi and shall be posted throughout the term and carefully observed by each respective faculty member. Faculty members in consultation with the ▇▇▇▇ may change posted schedules in emergencies or to meet student interests and needs. 3. Faculty members shall be present on campus for all duties and obligations, including classes, office hours, and meetings called by the appropriate Vice President or appropriate administrative officer. General faculty meetings may be called by the College President or appropriate Vice President. When applicable, dates for the budget and scheduling meetings shall be set by the ▇▇▇▇ by the end of the second week of each semester, withinput from the affected faculty. Additional division and/or department meetings will be scheduled with the availability of all parties in mind. 4. The faculty member’s schedule for the week shall not be less than the total of twenty-five (25) hours for a regular program. Taking into account departmental scheduling parity, a full-time faculty member will be assigned to no more than two (2) campuses or extension sites per week without the written approval of the faculty member, unless an assignment to additional location(s) is necessary to fill out a teaching load or a faculty member voluntarily chooses assignment to three (3) campuses or extension sites.

Faculty Assignments. 1. Scheduling of courses and assignment to regular academic programs, in the best interests of students, during the academic year individual course assignments shall be determined by the ▇▇▇▇ working with the faculty members. Full-time faculty will be given preference for individual course assignments over part-time faculty, provided written requests made by a qualified faculty member for individual course assignments within the full-time faculty member’s assigned discipline(s) to meet their standard teaching load are submitted no later than one week after the initial departmental scheduling meeting, and upon determination by the ▇▇▇▇ working in consultation with the faculty member that subject to the assignment is in limits established by the best interests provisions of studentsthis Agreement. A faculty member shall be assigned no more than three (3) preparations per semester as part of their his/her regular program unless necessary to establish a full teaching load. A faculty member shall be notified of their his/her tentative program at least thirty (30) days before the end of the preceding semester. Changes in a faculty member’s program may be made if emergencies arise or to meet student interests and needs. Such changes shall also be in writingand writing and dated and signed by the Executive ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ or Vice President of Educational ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇ Affairs. In making the necessary changes due to these circumstances, the ▇▇▇▇ or Vice President shall make every effort to consult with the affected member in the interest of arriving at the best solution for all concerned. 2. Each faculty member shall schedule a minimum of five (5) office hours for student conferences per week. Office hours may be scheduled in alternate locations such as the tutoring center, library, labs, etc. Among the five (5) required hours, at least one (1) hour shall be scheduled each teaching day of the faculty member. These office hours shall be scheduled immediately prior to or after the class period, unless otherwise approved by the ▇▇▇▇. The office hour schedule shall provide maximum convenience and access for students who wish to confer with a faculty member. Such schedules, including times and locations of office hours as approved by the ▇▇▇▇, shall be included in course syllabi and shall be posted throughout the term and carefully observed by each respective faculty member. Faculty members in consultation with the ▇▇▇▇ may change posted schedules in emergencies or to meet student interests and needs. 3. Faculty members shall be present on campus for all duties and obligations, including classes, office hours, and meetings called by the appropriate Vice President of Educational Affairs or appropriate administrative officer. General faculty meetings may be called by the College President or appropriate Vice President. When applicable, dates for the budget and scheduling meetings shall be set by the ▇▇▇▇ by the end of the second week of each semester, withinput with input from the affected faculty. Additional division and/or department meetings will be scheduled with the availability of all parties in mind. 4. The faculty member’s schedule for the week shall not be less than the total of twenty-five (25) hours for a regular program. Taking into account departmental scheduling parity, a full-time faculty member will be assigned to no more than two (2) campuses or extension sites per week without the written approval of the faculty member, unless an assignment to additional location(s) is necessary to fill out a teaching load or a faculty member voluntarily chooses assignment to three (3) campuses or extension sites.