Common use of Faculty Workload Clause in Contracts

Faculty Workload. ‌ 15.1 The goals of the University require that the average workload for faculty members consist of three basic elements: (a) the basic instructional workload; (b) research, creative or professional activity; and (c) service both on and off the campus. 15.2 Subject to the provisions of this Agreement and to budgetary constraints, the Administration shall, as a high academic priority, maintain the goal of achieving a student- faculty ratio appropriate to a high quality of education and fulfilling the mission of the University. 15.3 Instructional workload assignments to faculty members shall reflect (a) the academic needs of the department or program; (b) the faculty member's qualifications and expertise; and (c) the faculty member's professional interests. 15.4 The number of classroom contact hours, class size and total number of students taught by each faculty member are expected to vary widely among and within schools and departments, depending on the nature of the subject or activity being taught and upon the amount of teaching assistance provided (in the form of teaching assistants, graders, etc.). The average faculty workload practices of the various departments/programs in the recent past shall remain in effect for the duration of this Agreement. 15.5 The Administration recognizes the central fact, common to all institutions of higher education, that, generally, one (1) hour of scheduled instruction by a faculty member requires several hours of instruction-related work that takes place outside the classroom. This includes preparation and ongoing revision of teaching material, remaining professionally up to date, as well as being available to students both through scheduled office hours and other traditional methods of student-faculty contact. These activities are expected of all faculty members and are taken into account in the assignment of instructional workloads. 15.6 The regularly scheduled instructional workload as described in Sections 15.1 through 15.5 may include such nonscheduled instruction as the supervision of internships, fieldwork, dissertations and theses, external degree contracts and competencies, honors projects, independent study programs, instruction in special programs and direction and/or coordination of laboratories and/or multi-sectional courses. In accordance with past practice and procedures, certain faculty members may be involved in precollege programs, continuing and adult education, summer session and extension activities as a part of their basic instructional workload. 15.7 A faculty member shall be assigned courses to teach in his/her area(s) of expertise as much as possible. An individual faculty member's rank, status and seniority shall not be the controlling factors in said assignment of courses. 15.8 The Administration recognizes the contribution that can be made by the faculty regarding the development of faculty teaching schedules. Accordingly, within assigned space allocations, faculty teaching schedules shall be developed at the department/program level in accordance with procedures established within said department or program. These procedures shall insure that each affected faculty member shall have prior and reasonable consultation regarding his/her schedule. Schedules must be in accordance with and in response to student needs and the needs of the University's academic program. These schedules shall then be submitted to the appropriate ▇▇▇▇ or designee for approval. If the ▇▇▇▇ or designee wishes to revise the schedule developed by the department/program: (a) an opportunity will be provided for discussion; and (b) reasons shall be providedand they shall not be arbitrary or capricious. 15.9 In determining instructional workloads, the faculty member's research commitment, service contributions and prior instructional workload shall be taken into account to determine whether these warrant adjustment of instructional workload. 15.10 Faculty members on active appointment are expected to participate in: (a) student orientation, (b) registration, and (c) commencement. 15.11 During the first week of classes, each faculty member shall, in each course taught, provide a copy of his or her syllabus to his or her Department Head and all students in the course. 15.12 Each college has presented its policy on the workload for pre-tenure faculty and release from teaching duties for the purposes of advancing the individual’s research program. Those policies shall remain in effect for the duration of this Agreement.

Faculty Workload. ‌ 15.1 The goals of the University require that the average workload for faculty members consist of three basic elements: (a) the basic instructional workload; , (b) research, creative or professional activity; activity and (c) service both on and off the campus. 15.2 Subject to the provisions of this Agreement and to budgetary constraints, the Administration shall, as a high academic priority, maintain the goal of achieving a student- student-faculty ratio appropriate to a high quality of education and fulfilling the mission of the University. 15.3 Instructional workload assignments to faculty members shall reflect (a) the academic needs of the department or program; , (b) the faculty member's qualifications and expertise; expertise and (c) the faculty member's professional interests. 15.4 The number of classroom contact hours, class size and total number of students taught by each faculty member are expected to vary widely among and within schools and departments, depending on the nature of the subject or activity being taught and upon the amount of teaching assistance provided (in the form of teaching assistants, graders, etc.). The average faculty workload practices of the various departments/programs in the recent past shall remain in effect for the duration of this Agreement. 15.5 The Administration recognizes the central fact, common to all institutions of higher education, that, generally, one (1) hour of scheduled instruction by a faculty member requires several hours of instruction-related work that takes place outside the classroom. This includes preparation and ongoing revision of teaching material, remaining professionally up to date, as well as being available to students both through scheduled office hours and other traditional methods of student-faculty contact. These activities are expected of all faculty members and are taken into account in the assignment of instructional workloads. 15.6 The regularly scheduled instructional workload as described in Sections 15.1 through 15.5 may include such nonscheduled instruction as the supervision of internships, fieldwork, dissertations and theses, external degree contracts and competencies, honors projects, independent study programs, instruction in special programs and direction and/or coordination of laboratories and/or multi-sectional courses. In accordance with past practice and procedures, certain faculty members may be involved in precollege programs, continuing and adult education, summer session and extension activities as a part of their basic instructional workload. 15.7 A faculty member shall be assigned courses to teach in his/her area(s) of expertise as much as possible. An individual faculty member's rank, status and seniority shall not be the controlling factors in said assignment of courses. 15.8 The Administration recognizes the contribution that can be made by the faculty regarding the development of faculty teaching schedules. Accordingly, within assigned space allocations, faculty teaching schedules shall be developed at the department/program level in accordance with procedures established within said department or program. These procedures shall insure that each affected faculty member shall have prior and reasonable consultation regarding his/her schedule. Schedules must be in accordance with and in response to student needs and the needs of the University's academic program. These schedules shall then be submitted to the appropriate ▇▇▇▇ or designee for approval. If the ▇▇▇▇ or designee wishes to revise the schedule developed by the department/program: : (a) an opportunity will be provided for discussion; and and (b) reasons shall be providedand provided and they shall not be arbitrary or capricious. 15.9 In determining instructional workloads, the faculty member's research commitment, service contributions and prior instructional workload shall be taken into account to determine whether these warrant adjustment of instructional workload. 15.10 Faculty members on active appointment are expected to participate in: (a) student orientation, (b) registration, registration and (c) commencement. 15.11 During the first week of classes, each faculty member shall, in each course taught, provide a copy of his or her syllabus to his or her Department Head and all students in the course. 15.12 Each college has presented its policy on the workload for pre-tenure faculty and release from teaching duties for the purposes of advancing the individual’s research program. Those policies shall remain in effect for the duration of this Agreement.

Faculty Workload. ‌ 15.1 The goals of the University require that the average workload for faculty members consist of three basic elements: (a) the basic instructional workload; (b) research, creative or professional activity; and (c) service both on and off the campus. 15.2 Subject to the provisions of this Agreement and to budgetary constraints, the Administration shall, as a high academic priority, maintain the goal of achieving a student- faculty ratio appropriate to a high quality of education and fulfilling the mission of the University. 15.3 Instructional workload assignments to faculty members shall reflect (a) the academic needs of the department or program; (b) the faculty member's qualifications and expertise; and (c) the faculty member's professional interests. 15.4 The number of classroom contact hours, class size and total number of students taught by each faculty member are expected to vary widely among and within schools and departments, depending on the nature of the subject or activity being taught and upon the amount of teaching assistance provided (in the form of teaching assistants, graders, etc.). The average faculty workload practices of the various departments/programs in the recent past shall remain in effect for the duration of this Agreement. 15.5 The Administration recognizes the central fact, common to all institutions of higher education, that, generally, one (1) hour of scheduled instruction by a faculty member requires several hours of instruction-related work that takes place outside the classroom. This includes preparation and ongoing revision of teaching material, remaining professionally up to date, as well as being available to students both through scheduled office hours and other traditional methods of student-faculty contact. These activities are expected of all faculty members and are taken into account in the assignment of instructional workloads. This workload is inclusive of all teaching, including clinical supervision. 15.6 The regularly scheduled instructional workload as described in Sections 15.1 through 15.5 may include such nonscheduled instruction as the supervision of internships, fieldwork, dissertations and theses, external degree contracts and competencies, honors projects, independent study programs, instruction in special programs and direction and/or coordination of laboratories and/or multi-sectional courses. In accordance with past practice and procedures, certain faculty members may be involved in precollege programs, continuing and adult education, summer session and extension activities as a part of their basic instructional workload. 15.7 A faculty member shall be assigned courses to teach in his/her their area(s) of expertise as much as possible. An individual faculty member's rank, status and seniority shall not be the controlling factors in said assignment of courses. 15.8 The Administration recognizes the contribution that can be made by the faculty regarding the development of faculty teaching schedules. Accordingly, within assigned space allocations, faculty teaching schedules shall be developed at the department/program level in accordance with procedures established within said department or program. These procedures shall insure that each affected faculty member shall have prior and reasonable consultation regarding his/her their schedule. Schedules must be in accordance with and in response to student needs and the needs of the University's academic program. These schedules shall then be submitted to the appropriate ▇▇▇▇ or designee for approval. If the ▇▇▇▇ or designee wishes to revise the schedule developed by the department/program: (a) an opportunity will be provided for discussion; and (b) reasons shall be providedand they shall not be arbitrary or capricious. 15.9 In determining instructional workloads, the faculty member's research commitment, service contributions and prior instructional workload shall be taken into account to determine whether these warrant adjustment of instructional workload. 15.10 Faculty members on active appointment are expected to participate in: (a) student orientation, (b) registration, and (c) commencement. 15.11 During the first week of classes, each faculty member shall, in each course taught, provide a copy of his or her their syllabus to his or her their Department Head and all students in the course. 15.12 Each college has presented its policy on the workload for pre-tenure faculty and release from teaching duties for the purposes of advancing the individual’s research program. Those policies shall remain in effect for the duration of this Agreement.

Faculty Workload. ‌ 15.1 The goals of the University require that the average workload for faculty members consist of three basic elements: (a) the basic instructional workload; (b) research, creative or professional activity; and (c) service both on and off the campus. 15.2 Subject to the provisions of this Agreement and to budgetary constraints, the Administration shall, as a high academic priority, maintain the goal of achieving a student- faculty ratio appropriate to a high quality of education and fulfilling the mission of the University. 15.3 Instructional workload assignments to faculty members shall reflect (a) the academic needs of the department or program; (b) the faculty member's qualifications and expertise; and (c) the faculty member's professional interests. 15.4 The number of classroom contact hours, class size and total number of students taught by each faculty member are expected to vary widely among and within schools and departments, depending on the nature of the subject or activity being taught and upon the amount of teaching assistance provided (in the form of teaching assistants, graders, etc.). The average faculty workload practices of the various departments/programs in the recent past shall remain in effect for the duration of this Agreement. 15.5 The Administration recognizes the central fact, common to all institutions of higher education, that, generally, one (1) hour of scheduled instruction by a faculty member requires several hours of instruction-related work that takes place outside the classroom. This includes preparation and ongoing revision of teaching material, remaining professionally up to date, as well as being available to students both through scheduled office hours and other traditional methods of student-faculty contact. These activities are expected of all faculty members and are taken into account in the assignment of instructional workloads. 15.6 The regularly scheduled instructional workload as described in Sections 15.1 through 15.5 may include such nonscheduled instruction as the supervision of internships, fieldwork, dissertations and theses, external degree contracts and competencies, honors projects, independent study programs, instruction in special programs and direction and/or coordination of laboratories and/or multi-sectional courses. In accordance with past practice and procedures, certain faculty members may be involved in precollege programs, continuing and adult education, summer session and extension activities as a part of their basic instructional workload. 15.7 A faculty member shall be assigned courses to teach in his/her area(s) of expertise as much as possible. An individual faculty member's rank, status and seniority shall not be the controlling factors in said assignment of courses. 15.8 The Administration recognizes the contribution that can be made by the faculty regarding the development of faculty teaching schedules. Accordingly, within assigned space allocations, faculty teaching schedules shall be developed at the department/program level in accordance with procedures established within said department or program. These procedures shall insure that each affected faculty member shall have prior and reasonable consultation regarding his/her schedule. Schedules must be in accordance with and in response to student needs and the needs of the University's academic program. These schedules shall then be submitted to the appropriate ▇▇▇▇ or designee for approval. If the ▇▇▇▇ or designee wishes to revise the schedule developed by the department/program: (a) an opportunity will be provided for discussion; and and (b) reasons shall be providedand provided and they shall not be arbitrary or capricious. 15.9 In determining instructional workloads, the faculty member's research commitment, service contributions and prior instructional workload shall be taken into account to determine whether these warrant adjustment of instructional workload. 15.10 Faculty members on active appointment are expected to participate in: (a) student orientation, (b) registration, and (c) commencement. 15.11 During the first week of classes, each faculty member shall, in each course taught, provide a copy of his or her syllabus to his or her Department Head and all students in the course. 15.12 Each college has presented its policy on the workload for pre-tenure faculty and release from teaching duties for the purposes of advancing the individual’s research program. Those policies shall remain in effect for the duration of this Agreement.