Article 7 - Faculty Load Class Size

7.1 Faculty Load

Faculty Load is credited in hours per course which are assigned in instructional load assignments and/or non-instructional load assignments.

7.2 INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY:

The following types of instructional assignments are agreed to constitute a full instructional load for a semester using total hours as specified on an official course outline of record.

7.2.1 Lecture Course Assignment.

One wherein the instructor devotes his/her time in class to a presentation of subject matter and/or discussion, and/or problem solving. Time outside of class is devoted to preparation and to criticizing and evaluating assignments and examinations. Every 18 hours on an official course outline will be equivalent to 1/15 of a full semester load.

7.2.2 English Composition Type Course Assignment.

A lecture course wherein an instructor is required to devote an extraordinary amount of time outside of class to criticizing and evaluating written assignments and examinations. Every 18 hours on an official course outline will be equivalent to 1/12 of a full semester load. An assignment of two hundred sixteen (216) in-class hours shall be considered a full instructional load, provided that at least one hundred sixty-two (162) hours are assigned to English Composition type courses.

7.2.3 Laboratory Type Course Assignments.

7.2.3.1 Laboratory One Type Course Assignment.

One wherein the instructor devotes the major portion of the course time to the supervision of students who are working on laboratory experiments and exercises. Time outside of class comparable to 7.2.1 is devoted to preparation and to evaluating assignments, examinations, and/or performances. Every 18 hours on an official course outline will be equivalent to 1/15 of a full semester load. Beginning fall 2018 and thereafter, every 18 hours on an official course outline will be equivalent to 1/16.667 (3/50) of a full semester load.

7.2.3.2 Laboratory Two Type Course Assignment.

One wherein the instructor devotes the major portion of his or her time in class to the supervision of students who are working on laboratory experiments and/or exercises, practice or skill development. Time outside of class is devoted to preparation and to evaluating assignments, examinations, and/or performances. Every 18 hours on an official course outline will be equivalent to 1/20 of a full semester load.

All courses and assignments classified as of June 30, 2014, as "Laboratory Type" assignments are reclassified under this agreement as "Laboratory Two" type assignments unless or until changes are agreed to following procedures outlined in 7.2.3.5 or following recommendations of the LTF as described in Part Two of this agreement or otherwise agreed to between the Parties.

7.2.3.3 Laboratory Three Type Course Assignment.

One wherein the instructor devotes a considerable portion of the course to lecturing and/or demonstrating skills and techniques and the balance of the time to the supervision of student performance and/or the administration of a variety of tests. Every 18 hours on an official course outline will be equivalent to 1/22 of a full semester load.

7.2.3.4 Laboratory Four Type Course Assignment.

One wherein the instructor devotes a considerable portion of the course working individually with students or in small groups, demonstrating skills and techniques and/or tutoring with effectively no preparation or outside time spent evaluating student work required. An assignment of thirty-five (35) in class hours shall be considered a full instructional load. Every 18 hours on an official course outline will be equivalent to 1/35 of a full semester load.

7.2.3.5

Laboratory loads may be modified by the department with the approval of the college president to provide cost/revenue neutral load changes.

7.2.4 Physical Education Course Assignment.

Courses formerly designated as "Physical Education" or "Activity" assignments will be reclassified as "Laboratory Three" assignments under 7.2.3.3 unless or until changes are agreed to following procedures outlined in 7.2.3.5 or following recommendations of the Load Task Force.

7.2.5 Tutorial Course Type of Assignment.

Courses formerly designed as "Tutorial Course Type" assignments will be reclassified as "Laboratory Two" assignments under 7.2.3.2 unless or until changes are agreed to following procedures outlined in 7.2.3.5 or following recommendation of the LTF as described in Part Two of this agreement.

7.2.6 Work Experience Type Assignment.

One wherein the instructor works with students and their employers to develop learning objectives, monitors progress, consults with students and employers, and evaluates the learning experience. An assignment that consists of a minimum of twelve thousand one hundred fifty (12,150) semester student contact hours is considered a full instructional load. A full-time member participating in co-operative education whose semester load is below 1.0 shall be allowed to elect either load credit or monetary compensation for co-op ed.

7.2.7 Independent Study Type Assignment.

One wherein the faculty member conducts instruction in accordance with Administrative Code provisions, Chapter 4, Article 4 of Title V, Section 55300, et seq. An assignment that consists of a minimum of twelve thousand one hundred and fifty (12,150) semester student contact hours is considered a full instructional load.

7.3 NON-INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY:

The following types of non-instructional assignments are agreed to constitute a full load when conducted for the amounts specified:

7.3.1 Counseling.

The counseling assignment shall consist of scheduled counseling appointments and other assigned student personnel services e.g., group counseling sessions, high school counselor liaison, and departmental/divisional articulation. An assignment of twenty-seven and one-half (27-1/2) hours per week exclusive of counseling appointment preparation, evaluations, reports, and the like, shall be considered a full counselor load. Beginning fall 2018 and thereafter, thirty (30) hours per week exclusive of counseling appointment preparation, evaluations, reports, and the like, shall be considered a full counselor load.

7.3.2 Librarians/Learning Resources Assignment.

One wherein the librarian performs duties consistent with the provisions of library/learning resources services and the operation of facilities where library/learning resources services are offered. An assignment of forty (40) hours per week, thirty-five (35) of which are normally assigned in the library/learning resources facility, five (5) in unscheduled associated and/or professional duties, shall be considered as a full librarian/learning resources assigned load. Beginning fall of 2018 and thereafter, an assignment of forty (40) hours per week, thirty-eight (38) of which are normally assigned to library-related activities, two (2) in unscheduled associated and/or professional duties, shall be considered as a full librarian/learning resources assigned load.

7.3.3 School Nurse Assignment.

One wherein the school nurse performs duties consistent with the provision of student health services and the operation of facilities where student health services are offered. An assignment of forty (40) hours per week, thirty-five (35) of which are normally assigned in the health office, five (5) in unscheduled associated and/or professional duties, shall be considered as a full school nurse assigned load. Beginning fall of 2018 and thereafter, an assignment of forty (40) hours per week, thirty-eight (38) of which are normally assigned to health-related activities, two (2) in unscheduled associated and/or professional duties, shall be considered as a full school nurse assigned load.

7.3.4 Tutoring Coordinator Assignment.

One wherein the tutoring coordinator performs duties consistent with the provisions of tutoring services and the operation of the facilities where tutoring services are offered. An assignment of forty (35) hours per week, thirty-five (30) hours of which are normally assigned in the tutoring center, five (5) in unscheduled associated and/or professional duties, shall be considered as a full tutoring coordinator assigned load. Beginning fall of 2018 and thereafter, an assignment of forty (40) hours per week, thirty-eight (38) hours per week which are normally assigned to tutoring-related activities, two (2) hours per week in unscheduled associated and/or professional duties, shall be considered as a full tutoring coordinator assigned load.

7.3.5 Learning Specialist.

This assignment shall consist of instructional and/or non-instructional duties. Instructional duties shall be determined by the scheduling process of the college and department where the member is assigned. A full non-instructional load for a learning specialist shall be 40 hours with one-eight 1/8 of the non-instructional hours unscheduled associated and/or professional duties. Beginning fall of 2018, a full non-instructional load for a learning specialist shall be 40 hours, including two (2) hours per week in unscheduled associated and/or professional duties.

7.3.6 Mixed Loads For Non-Instructional Positions.

Mixed loads with teaching and non-teaching assignments may be taught and the non-teaching load proportionately reduced.

7.3.7 New Non-Instructional Position.

Full load for any new faculty non-instructional position created during the life of this Agreement shall be forty (40) hours, with thirty-five (35) hours scheduled duties and five (5) hours unscheduled associated and/or professional duties. Beginning fall 2018 and thereafter, full load for any new faculty non-instructional position created during the life of this Agreement shall be forty (40) hours, with thirty-eight (38) hours scheduled duties and two (2) hours unscheduled associated and/or professional duties.

7.3.8 Limited-Time Assignments

7.3.8.1

Limited time assignments may fall into the following three categories:

• Campus-wide positions - Special assignments that entail campus-wide impact and scope (e.g., curriculum committee chair, SLO coordinator, etc.).
• Discipline-specific positions - Special assignments specific to individual disciplines for program accreditation, pedagogical demands, etc.
• Short-term, project-based positions - Assignments with specific, short-term deliverables created in response to immediate needs.

7.3.8.2

The amount of reassigned load is determined using the following process:

• The administrator overseeing the position analyzes the duties and time required. Funding availability is also considered.

FTE reassigned � 35 = weekly duty hours of reassigned time
Weekly duty hours of reassigned time � 35 = FTE reassigned

7.3.8.3

The District has the right to offer reassigned time or other compensation for faculty members to perform duties beyond regular contract duties.

7.3.8.4

The District retains the right of assignment for limited-time assignments, except those that require an election.

7.3.8.5

Limited-time Assignments will be made only with the consent of the faculty member being assigned using the following process:

7.3.8.5.1 Job Description and Application.

The terms of all limited-time positions will be articulated using a Limited-Time Assignment Opportunity Announcement and Application Form. At minimum, this form will include the following:

• Position title
• General description/need for the position
• Length of assignment
• Start date
• Length of term
• Who the opportunity is open to
• Amount of reassigned load and hours per week (or compensation/stipend)
• Funding source
• Duties and responsibilities
• Minimum and desirable qualifications
• Workplace and/or modality
• Deliverables/outcomes and expectations
• Administrator overseeing the assignment

7.3.8.5.2 Job Offer and Agreement.

The administrator and faculty member will complete and review the Agreement for Limited-Time Assignment Form.

7.3.8.6

Limited-time Assignments are not tied to individual faculty positions and are contingent on funding (except UF and Senate Officers).

7.3.8.7

UF and Senate Leadership Assignments are not considered "limited-time assignments" under this article. These roles are governed internally by the respective organizations.

7.3.8.8 UF Review of Limited-Time Assignments

7.3.8.8.1

The District and UF will meet and confer to review duties and compensation for each new limited-time assignment and update Appendix S.

7.3.8.8.1.1

All limited-time assignments will be listed in Appendix S (in a centralized repository like SharePoint).

7.3.8.8.1.2

When a limited-time assignment becomes vacant (or the term ends), the job duties and compensation may be reviewed at the request of either party.

7.3.8.8.1.3

If the assignment was previously reviewed, UF and 4CD may skip the review and simply advertise and fill the position as listed in Appendix S.

7.3.8.8.1.4

Any college may offer previously reviewed limited-time assignments listed in Appendix S without modification.

7.3.8.8.1.5

All current limited-time assignments continue unchanged until their end date or December 2024, whichever comes first. After that, they must be affirmed and added to Appendix S.

7.3.8.8.1.6

To create a new limited-time assignment, the Opportunity Announcement and Application Form must be submitted to the UF/4CD CRC. Upon approval, it may be added to Appendix S through an MOU signed by both parties.

7.3.8.8.1.6.1

Expedited reviews may be requested. UF and 4CD will complete them electronically within three business days.

7.3.8.8.1.6.2

UF and 4CD may request additional information or changes if the form lacks detail, contains conflicts, or violates the contract.

7.3.8.8.2

Assignments that have been permanently discontinued may be removed from Appendix S by mutual agreement. Assignments may remain in Appendix S even if inactive.

7.3.8.8.3

Faculty should be included on selection committees whenever possible.

7.4 BALANCING:

Full load for combined assignments is calculated as:
(Hours of assignment � full load for that type) = 1.0 total load.

Underloads must be balanced within 3 regular semesters. Summer sessions may also be used. Maximum load assignment is 1.25 FTE per semester until the underload is cleared.

7.5 MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE:

7.5.1

Maximum class size is outlined in Appendix E and may be adjusted by mutual agreement at each college, with revenue neutrality required.

7.5.2

For new courses, maximum class size is determined by management after department consultation and before committee submission.

7.5.3

One-semester adjustments may be made during registration with consent of the instructor or department designee. If unavailable, management may make the adjustment and notify UF within 24 hours.

7.5.4

If a class is within 5 students of the max after the first meeting, only the instructor may add students, up to the posted maximum.

7.6 LARGE CLASS SIZE/MULTIPLE LOAD CREDIT:

Faculty may receive double-load credit for large lectures, agreed upon in advance, if the class is double the max size and maintains 75% enrollment at the close of late registration. Max one multiple load credit per semester unless otherwise approved.

7.7 FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

7.7.1 Curriculum Development.

Includes selecting materials, reviewing literature, preparing outlines, collaborating, and participating in curriculum-related meetings.

7.7.2 Hiring of Faculty

7.7.3 Evaluation of Faculty

7.7.4 Committee Work

7.7.5 Enrollment Management and Student Recruitment and Retention Efforts

7.7.6 Categorical.

Terms for categorically funded faculty are dictated by external contracts. These faculty remain under the college's divisional structure.

7.7.7 Faculty Load.

Out-of-calendar activities voluntarily scheduled (e.g., games or performances) are part of the total assignment and not subject to extra compensation unless specifically assigned by the District.

7.8 OFFICE HOURS:

7.8.1 Instructional Type Assignments.

Require 5 scheduled hours/week + 0.5 unscheduled for electronic communication. Online faculty may schedule proportionally online hours.

7.8.2 Instructional/Non-Instructional Type Assignments.

Office hours are proportional to the instructional portion of the load.

7.8.3 Non-Instructional Type Assignments.

No office hours required beyond stated load.

7.8.4 Part-Time (Temporary).

Office hours = 1 per 20% load (rounded to nearest half hour), max 5 hours. If halfway between values, round up. May be online.

7.8.5 Other Scheduling.

7.8.5.1

Office hours must serve student benefit, not be arbitrarily moved.

7.8.5.2 Variations.

May be approved by President/designee with full department sign-off.

7.8.5.3 Online Office Hour.

Faculty may designate 1 hour as synchronous online, posted in the schedule. Part-time faculty must use a District email for this.

7.9 INDIVIDUALIZED FACULTY PROGRAMS:

Any deviation from load/calendar requires written consent unless otherwise covered in contract (e.g., 7.8.5.2).

7.10 RESPONSIBILITIES:

Faculty are expected to handle class prep, grading, meetings, student advising, and curriculum work as part of their professional duties (without direct load credit).

7.11 LOAD BANKING:

Faculty may bank up to 1.0 semester load using overload teaching, with limits (max 3.0 semesters). Banked load may be used for reduced load or sabbatical augmentation under defined terms.

7.12 OVERLOAD A/C:

Faculty may designate overload as A/C if it meets these conditions:1. Class ends after 4pm2. Class starts before 9am3. Class meets on weekend4. Class meets more than 4 days/week

7.12.1

Faculty who submit a Professional Activities Report (Appendix P) may designate any overload as A/C during that semester.