Common use of Reduced Load Clause in Contracts

Reduced Load. Teaching faculty members may request a reduction in full-time load under the following conditions: 1. A faculty member desiring to take advantage of the option for reduced load must apply by February 15th of the preceding academic year. The request must identify the full duration of the reduction in load that may be for a period not to exceed three (3) academic years. A faculty member must declare the desired load for both semesters of the year by February 15th of the preceding academic year. This decision is irrevocable unless approved by the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. At the conclusion of the reduced load option, the faculty member must leave the College, retire or return to full-time status, or request an extension of a reduction in load not to exceed one additional year. 2. Under special circumstances an individual may be permitted to continue a reduced load for one year only beyond the three-year period upon approval of the President. 3. Salary and all other benefits will be reduced proportionally, but health benefits and tuition reimbursement for graduate courses will remain as if the faculty member was working a full-time schedule. Sick leave will accrue and will be charged on the basis of 0.5 days, regardless of the number of contact hours taught. Other contractual rights, as appropriate, shall remain in effect. Statutorily mandated benefits shall be impacted as required under the law. All other obligations required of a full-time faculty member shall be required on the same basis as if the faculty member was working full-time. These shall include, but not be limited to, office hours, service on committees, attendance at departmental and College meetings and commencement. 4. The teaching load after reduction may be from 18 to 24 contact hours annually. A minimum of 3 teaching days on campus is required for a load of 12 contact hours per semester and a minimum of 2 teaching days on campus is required for a load of 9 contact hours per semester. There may be ramifications of a reduced load on the faculty member’s pension benefits, as well as on the ability to participate in the health benefits through the State of New Jersey (for those who are eligible). Therefore, it is important that a faculty member electing reduced work load, particularly before retirement, contact the Division of Pensions and, if appropriate, the State Health Benefit Program, to examine the impact. 5. The President reserves the right to deny a request a reduction in load. Any denial shall be accompanied by a written letter stating the reason for denial. 6. A faculty member granted a Sabbatical during the period when the Reduced Load schedule is in effect must opt for a one-year Sabbatical leave at one-half pay (one-half of the full salary for the year of the Sabbatical) or agree to accept compensation based on the reduced load option selected during the semester of the reduced load. 7. No more than ten percent (10%) of the faculty may participate in the reduced load option in any semester. Exceptions to this limit may be approved by the President.

Reduced Load. Teaching faculty members may request a reduction in full-time load under the following conditions: 1. A faculty member desiring to take advantage of the option for reduced load must apply by February 15th of the preceding academic year. The request must identify the full duration of the reduction in load that may be for a period not to exceed three (3) academic years. A faculty member must declare the desired load for both semesters of the year by February 15th of the preceding academic year. This decision is irrevocable unless approved by the Senior ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Vice President for Academic Affairs. At the conclusion of the reduced load option, the faculty member must leave the College, retire or return to full-time status, or request an extension of a reduction in load not to exceed one additional year. 2. Under special circumstances an individual may be permitted to continue a reduced load for one year only beyond the three-year period upon approval of the President. 3. Salary and all other benefits will be reduced proportionally, but health benefits and tuition reimbursement for graduate courses will remain as if the faculty member was working a full-time schedule. Sick ▇▇▇▇ leave will accrue and will be charged on the basis of 0.5 days, regardless of the number of contact hours taught. Other contractual rights, as appropriate, shall remain in effect. Statutorily mandated benefits shall be impacted as required under the law. All other obligations required of a full-time faculty member shall be required on the same basis as if the faculty member was working full-time. These shall include, but not be limited to, office hours, service on committees, attendance at departmental and College meetings and commencement. 4. The teaching load after reduction may be from 18 to 24 contact hours annually. A minimum of 3 teaching days on campus is required for a load of 12 contact hours per semester and a minimum of 2 teaching days on campus is required for a load of 9 contact hours per semester. There may be ramifications of a reduced load on the faculty member’s pension benefits, as well as on the ability to participate in the health benefits through the State of New Jersey (for those who are eligible). Therefore, it is important that a faculty member electing reduced work load, particularly before retirement, contact the Division of Pensions and, if appropriate, the State Health Benefit Program, to examine the impact. 5. The President reserves the right to deny a request a reduction in load. Any denial shall be accompanied by a written letter stating the reason for denial. 6. A faculty member granted a Sabbatical during the period when the Reduced Load schedule is in effect must opt for a one-year Sabbatical leave at one-half pay (one-half of the full salary for the year of the Sabbatical) or agree to accept compensation based on the reduced load option selected during the semester of the reduced load. 7. No more than ten percent (10%) of the faculty may participate in the reduced load option in any semester. Exceptions to this limit may be approved by the President.

Reduced Load. Teaching faculty members may request a reduction in full-time load under the following conditions: 1. A faculty member desiring to take advantage of the option for reduced load must apply by February 15th of the preceding academic year. The request must identify the full duration of the reduction in load that may be for a period not to exceed three (3) academic years. A faculty member must declare the desired load for both semesters of the year by February 15th of the preceding academic year. This decision is irrevocable unless approved by the Senior ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Vice President for Academic Affairs. At the conclusion of the reduced load option, the faculty member must leave the College, retire or return to full-time status, or request an extension of a reduction in load not to exceed one additional year. 2. Under special circumstances an individual may be permitted to continue a reduced load for one year only beyond the three-year period upon approval of the President. 3. Salary and all other benefits will be reduced proportionally, but health benefits and tuition reimbursement for graduate courses will remain as if the faculty member was working a full-time schedule. Sick ▇▇▇▇ leave will accrue and will be charged on the basis of 0.5 days, regardless of the number of contact hours taught. Other contractual rights, as appropriate, shall remain in effect. Statutorily mandated benefits shall be impacted as required under the law. All other obligations required of a full-time faculty member shall be required on the same basis as if the faculty member was working full-time. These shall include, but not be limited to, office hours, service on committees, attendance at departmental and College meetings and commencement. 4. The teaching load after reduction may be from 18 to 24 contact hours annually. A minimum of 3 teaching days on campus is required for a load of 12 contact hours per semester and a minimum of 2 teaching days on campus is required for a load of 9 contact hours per semester. There may be ramifications of a reduced load on the faculty member’s pension benefits, as well as on the ability to participate in the health benefits through the State of New Jersey (for those who are eligible). Therefore, it is important that a faculty member electing reduced work load, particularly before retirement, contact the Division of Pensions and, if appropriate, the State Health Benefit Program, to examine the impact. 5. The President reserves the right to deny a request a reduction in load. Any denial shall be accompanied by a written letter stating the reason for denial. 6. A faculty member granted a Sabbatical during the period when the Reduced Load schedule is in effect must opt for a one-year Sabbatical leave at one-half pay (one-half of the full salary for the year of the Sabbatical) or agree to accept compensation based on the reduced load option selected during the semester of the reduced load. 7. No more than ten percent (10%) of the faculty may participate in the reduced load option in any semester. Exceptions to this limit may be approved by the President.