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ARTICLE 24
INSTRUCTIONAL WORKLOAD
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| A. INSTRUCTIONAL WORKLOAD STANDARD, COURSE
DEFINITION AND EQUIVALENCIES
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The full-time (100%) instructional workload standard
for NSF for an academic year [2]
shall not exceed nine (9) instructional workload courses [3]
over three (3) quarters or six (6) instructional workload courses
over two (2) semesters, or the equivalent. Instructional workloads
may be lower, based upon the instructional workload standard of
the department, program or board. [4]
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| 2. |
For purposes of this Article, a course as referred to in Section
A.1. above, shall be called an instructional workload course and
shall be defined as an instructional offering that is regularly
scheduled, requires significant academic preparation, office hours,
and/or grading outside the class by the instructor, and meets
a minimum of three (3) hours per week. [5]
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It is recognized that some instruction does not fit the definition
of an instructional workload course as defined in Section A.2.
above. Examples of instructional offerings that do not conform
to the definition in Section A.2., above, are laboratory supervision,
supervision of teaching assistants, studio instruction, clinical
instruction and independent studies that the University requires
the Lecturer to perform. [6]
The University shall determine whether a course conforms to the
definition of an instructional workload course in Section A.2.
above, and shall establish the equivalencies [7]
for the instructional offerings which do not conform to the definition
of an instructional workload course. Equivalencies for these instructional
offerings will be defined proportionate to the instructional workload
course as defined in Section A.2. above. [8]
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| 4. |
The workload of the unit member in non-lecturer
titles as defined in Article 5 – Description of Unit Titles,
shall continue to be determined in accordance with current campus
procedures. Should the University propose changes to these campus
procedures, the University will meet and discuss over the changes.
[9]
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| 5. |
In determining the relative workload value of instructional
offerings and course equivalencies, the University shall consider
the instructional and evaluation methods employed, [10]
the nature of the courses assigned, the preparations required,
[11]
the number of students expected to enroll, [12]
and the availability of support employees. [13]
In addition, the University may consider other factors.
[14]
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| 6. |
In determining workload, the University shall
provide workload equivalencies to an NSF whenever s/he is required
to perform duties in addition to her/his assigned teaching duties,
[15] as set forth in Section A.3., above, such as serving
as a dissertation advisor or performing committee work.
[16]
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| B. CHANGES TO
EXISTING WORKLOAD
If the University proposes to change the workload value assigned to
an existing course or offering or the maximum Instructional Workload
Credit (IWC) for a department or campus, the University shall provide
at least 30 calendar days written notice to the AFT and offer to meet
and discuss prior to implementing any proposed changes.
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C. ESTABLISHING
IWC’S FOR NEW COURSES OR INSTRUCTIONAL OFFERINGS
For new courses that have been approved by the campus Committee on
Courses and Instructional Offerings for which there is no IWC or equivalency,
the University may establish an IWC or equivalency according to the
formula set forth in Section A above. The University shall offer to
meet and discuss prior to implementing the IWC or equivalency for a
new course or instructional offering.
[18]
NSF may consult by providing written or oral comments and suggestions
regarding workload values to their departments. [19]
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D. MEET AND DISCUSS
SHALL NOT DELAY IMPLEMENTATION
The University’s obligation to meet and discuss under Sections
B. and C., shall not delay the assignment of an NSF to the course or
offering or the commencement of actual instruction.
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E. UNASSIGNED
DUTIES
Any duties not assigned to the NSF shall not be considered as part
of the instructional workload. [20]
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F. SUMMER SESSION
The instructional workload for Summer Session is established under
Article 23 - Summer Session.
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G. OFFICE HOURS
NSF shall maintain office hours in accordance with the policies of
the department, program or board. [21]
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H. ENFORCEMENT
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The following matters shall be subject to Article
32 Grievance and Article 33 Arbitration:
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a. Alleged violations in regard to the procedural
applications of this article, if any, and/or;
b. Claims by an NSF with 100% appointment that the total
IWC established by the department or campus for those courses
that comprise her/his assigned workload exceeds the department
or campus maximum IWC.
c. Claims by an NSF that s/he is entitled to a workload
equivalency pursuant to A.6, above.
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In the event that an NSF believes that the workload value
that has been assigned to a course or offering is inadequate in
light of the actual work required, the NSF shall perform the duties
as assigned and may pursue the issue through the grievance procedure
as specified in Article 32 - Grievance Procedure.
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| 3. |
In any arbitration involving such a claim, the arbitrator’s
authority shall be limited to determining whether the NSF’s
assigned workload exceeds the department and/or campus maximum.
The arbitrator shall have no authority to review whether the University
allocated the proper IWC or equivalency to a course or instructional
offering.
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