Archive 2.7.1 WORKLOAD FOR FULL-TIME FACULTY 4-13-99

Archive 2.7.1 WORKLOAD FOR FULL-TIME FACULTY 4-13-99

Date of Replacement / Rescission: August 15, 2008 

Superceded by 2.7.1 Workload for Full Time Faculty

Original Date of Policy Adoption: January 25, 2000

Original Effective Date: January 25, 2000

POLICY

Workload for full-time faculty members is established with the approval of the respective Division Chair or supervisor and oversight of the respective Executive 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.

Date Revised Policy Adopted: 4/13/99

Effective Date: 4/13/99

PROCEDURE

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 Chair 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 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. Loads up to 18 hours require approval of the respective Division Chair or supervisor, and loads up to 21 hours require approval of the respective Executive Dean. For the purpose of tabulating load limits, pre-session load may be considered separate from the regular semester loads, with the approval of the respective Division Chair or supervisor and respective Executive Dean.

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.

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.

To assure that equity is provided, special cases are necessary whenever a learning environment does not fit the models identified in 2 and 3.

A. Large Class sections are loaded using the following formula: 

The Large-Class sections formula is implemented only when a faculty member’s overall average class size is 19 or more and will be applied on the tenth class day, or when 20% of the class is complete, whichever comes first.

 B. Distance Delivery Courses.

For the first semester that a full-time faculty member teaches a web-enhanced telecourse or online course, the course will be double-loaded in the form of release time in order to acknowledge the effort required in learning to utilize the related technology. A second semester of additional loading, with the amount to be determined, may be negotiated with the respective Division Chair or supervisor. The additional loading applies only to the first time a full-time faculty member teaches a course utilizing these technologies and does not apply to subsequent courses taught in these modes.

For the first semester that a full-time faculty member team teaches a web-enhanced telecourse or online course, the course will be double-loaded in the form of release time for the two faculty members team teaching the class, in order to acknowledge the effort required in training and learning to use the related technology.

For the first semester that an adjunct faculty member teaches a web-enhanced telecourse or online course, compensation for the course will be equal to twice the amount of the credit hours in the course.

Compensation for the second semester may be negotiated with the Division Chair or supervisor. The additional loading applies only to the first time an adjunct faculty member teaches a course utilizing these technologies and does not apply to subsequent courses taught in these modes.

C. The following situations are regarded as exceptions to the above guidelines:

(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) Special Duties - Load for special duties such as laboratory equipment maintenance or repair, etc., may be granted by the respective Division Chair or supervisor with the approval of the respective Executive Dean.

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

D. 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 Chair 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.

Date of Policy Adoption: January 25, 2000

Effective Date: January 25, 2000

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Dr. Ed Harris, Board Chair