2.7.1 Workload for Full Time Faculty

Policy: 2.7.1

Title: Workload for Full Time Faculty

Approved Date: 06/03/2008

Revised, Effective Date: 08/15/2008

Scope: Full Time Faculty

Workload for full-time faculty members is established with the approval of the respective Division Dean or supervisor and oversight of the respective Campus Dean. An individual faculty member's workload will include, in addition to teaching and related duties, an expectation of College/Community Service and Professional Development.

Procedure: 2.7.1

Title: Workload for Full Time Faculty

Approved Date: 06/03/2008

Effective Date: 08/15/2008

Supersedes: 2.7.1 Workload for Full Time Faculty, 04/13/99

Scope: Full Time Faculty

1. Teaching Loads for Full-Time Faculty.

A. Full-time faculty will develop their teaching schedules in conjunction with their colleagues and under the direction of their Division Dean or supervisor, and taking into account the needs of students.

B. Teaching load will generally be 30 credit hours per fiscal year. This figure can be modified under special circumstances.

C. The distribution of assigned teaching load hours over the fiscal year can be apportioned in any manner so long as load hours do not exceed 21 in any one semester though the expected assigned teaching load for each semester is 15. Loads up to 18 hours require approval of the respective Division Dean or supervisor, and loads up to 21 hours require approval of the respective Campus Dean.

D. A distinction will be made between the assigned teaching load prior to the start of the semester and the revised load calculated after the start of the semester to account for student credit hours (SCH) generated (described in 2A).

E. A faculty member’s load will also be adjusted upward for allowable contingencies (described in 5C).

F. The final load for compensation purposes (provided the assigned teaching load is at least 10 load hours) will be the sum of the revised load (2A), special cases (5A) and allowable adjustments (5C). The final load for faculty teaching less than 10 hours will be the assigned teaching load plus allowable adjustments.

G. Final load in excess of 15 in a semester will be entered as a positive number in the load bank. Final load below 15 in a semester will be entered as a negative number in the load bank. A faculty member may elect to receive overload pay when the load bank is positive. A negative load bank will not impact current semester load assignment. Overload (load beyond 15 hours) in subsequent semesters will be applied first to offset any negative load bank. A faculty member will be assigned additional load (teaching assignment) or other duties to make up a cumulative deficit beyond negative 6 load hours in the next semester.

H. Accumulated load may be used to request a reduced load (subject to approval of instructional supervisor) no greater than a 4 credit hour class.

I. This procedure will be reviewed during spring 2010 at which time it may be continued, modified or replaced by another procedure.

2. General Provisions.

Loading formulas for full-time faculty are designed to provide equity between and among diverse faculty teaching assignments. Loading is based on the effort and responsibility level required to maintain an effective learning environment. Recognizing that the number of students served may have a significant impact on a faculty member’s workload this procedure allows for adjustments based on total semester credit hour (SCH) generated. (SCH = Course credit hour x number of students in class).

A. A revised load based on total SCH generated will be calculated using the number of students enrolled at the end of the add/drop period. Using 15 teaching load hours as the basis, load will be adjusted upward at the rate of 1 load hour for every 50 SCH beyond 300. Load will be adjusted downward at the rate of 1 load hour for every 25 SCH below 150. The upper limit of 300 and the lower limit of 150 will be adjusted proportionately when the assigned teaching load is different from 15.

Example 1:

Assigned Load =15 and SCH =375.

Revised Load = 15 + (375-300)/50 = 15 + 1.5 = 16.5

Example 2:

Assigned load = 17 and SCH = 375.

Upper limit = 300 x 17/15 = 300 x 1.13 = 339

Revised load = 17 + (375-339)/50 = 17 + .72 = 17.72

Example 3:

Assigned load 15 and SCH = 130

Revised load = 15 – (150-130)/25 = 15 -.8 = 14.2

B. In order to avoid penalizing a faculty member for teaching an assigned low enrolled class due to student need (such as required for graduating this semester and there are no other options), the calculation of total SCH generated use the average SCH of the other classes taught as the SCH of the low enrolled class.

3. Lecture Loading.

Lecture load hours are normally calculated as:

Lecture hours x 1.0 = One load hour

4. Laboratory Loading.

A. Laboratory load hours (loaded with lecture) are normally calculated as:

Lecture hours 1:1

Laboratory hours 1:0.70

B. Activity load hours are normally calculated as:

Activity hours x 0.70 = load

C. Examples:

(1) A three hour lecture class: 3 x 1 = 3.0

(2) Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab:

Lecture 3 x 1 = 3.0

Lab 3 x .70 = 2.1

5.1

(3) A six hour per week activity class: 6 x 0.70 = 4.2

5. Special Cases.

A. Load generated by special cases is added to the revised load (2A), if any. Loading for the following special cases are as follows:

(1) Independent Study - Load hours for classes designated as Independent Study are calculated as: student credit hours x 0.10.

(2) Directed Study - Load hours for classes taught as Directed Study are calculated as: normal load hours for class x 0.33.

(3) Internship and/or Service Learning - Internship and/or Service Learning contracts do not generate load hours. Rather, faculty are compensated at a defined rate per student, as established by the Office of Instruction (further referred to in this section as the “internship rate”).

(4) Private Music Classes - Private Music Classes do not generate load hours. Rather, faculty are compensated at the following rate:

• private music instruction - 150% of the internship rate per student

• applied music instruction - 300% of the internship rate per student

(5) Open Labs—Loading for open labs as assigned on a case by case basis with mutual consultation between the faculty member and the Division Dean or supervisor subject to the approval of the Campus Dean.

(6) Unique Programs - Unique programs may require special loading with the collaboration of the respective Division Dean or supervisor and respective Campus Dean.

(7) Nursing/Allied Health Clinicals—Due to special arrangements involved loading is determined by the Division Dean in collaboration with the Campus Dean.

B. Course Development and Redesign

Course development and redesign that goes beyond what is normally expected of a full time faculty member will be compensated on a case by case basis. Such compensation may be in the form of reassigned time or in the form of a stipend or a grant for additional study. Proposal for such compensation originate from a discussion between the faculty member and the division dean subject to approval from the campus dean and the VPAA/Provost. To ensure consistency, the VPAA/Provost will issue guidelines for compensation.

For the purpose of this section updating existing courses to include recent advances in knowledge, pedagogical enhancement of an existing course by incorporation of technology supported by the college, development of courses for which course materials are typically available elsewhere will be considered part of normal duties of a faculty member with the exception that adjunct faculty may be compensated for developing courses within their discipline.

Further, development of courses that represent new areas of study, courses that are outside a faculty member’s field of specialization (but within the discipline), courses that are substantially interdisciplinary in nature, courses that require integration of technology not supported by the college will be considered to be beyond the normal duties of a faculty member.

C. Recognizing that the following circumstances or activities impose additional workload on faculty, an upward adjustment to load will be made due to the following:

1. Preparations-- .5 load hour for every course preparation beyond 3 per semester.

2. Committee Service-- .5 load hour for service on eligible (typically standing committees that meet regularly throughout the semester or task force which require substantial time commitment) committee beyond 3 per semester. VPAA/Provost will prepare a list of eligible committees, with updates as necessary, in consultation with Faculty Senate, Division Dean and Campus Dean.

3. Advising--.5 to 1.5 load hour based on the nature of the assignment, number of students involved and program complexity. .

4. Coordinating the use of eligible instructional lab space--.5 to 1.0 load hour based on number of faculty and students involved, number of classes using the lab, availability of support staff, complexity of the lab. VPAA/Provost will prepare a list of eligible labs with associated loading, with updates as necessary, in consultation with discipline faculty, Division Dean and Campus Dean.

5. Approved course development/instructional projects—load hour will vary depending on the nature of the project subject to the approval of the Campus Dean.

A. Administrative or Program-Specific Responsibilities.

Program Coordinators, Department Chairs, and faculty members who have unique administrative or program-specific responsibilities may require adjustments in other components of the workload, or additional compensation in the form of release time or stipends. When determining workload, the Division Dean or supervisor will evaluate the time commitment associated with responsibilities such as the following:

• Number of full-time faculty

• Number of sections taught by adjunct faculty

• Number of courses involving laboratory formats

• Technical/Occupational program coordination

• Licensure or accreditation agency interaction

• Other non-teaching activities

6. Office Hours.

Please refer to Section 3, Academic Systems policy 3.21 Student Conference Hours For Instructors

7. College/Community Service.

In addition to teaching, full-time faculty are expected to engage in activities that serve the College or the community, or a combination of both. Such activities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• District, College, and division/department meetings

• District, College, and division/department committee membership

• Curriculum development and instructional innovation

• Student advising

• Mentoring other faculty

• Registration and commencement

• Program administration

• Recruiting and marketing

• Networking with professional, business, and community service organizations

• Articulation with local school districts and universities and colleges

• Sponsorship of service learning or internship projects.

• Sponsorship of student activities such as clubs and organizations.

8. Professional Development.

It is expected that full-time faculty will participate in activities that enhance individual personal and professional growth and renewal. Such activities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain an awareness of new instructional technology and advances in teaching and learning theory, and apply where appropriate.

• Acquire new skills for program enhancement and development.

• Participate in evaluative process for self, department, and program.

• Attend and participate in professional development workshops.

• Enroll in appropriate programs of study.

• Participate in activities that promote wellness and physical fitness.

• Hold membership and office in local, state, and national professional organizations.

• Conduct independent professional research or readings beyond that necessary to meet normal course preparation requirements.