Unit level accreditation leadership 30-60 SCH

University level committee leadership 30-60 SCH

Service assignments shall demonstrate faculty participation in institutional responsibility and governance (SACSCOC 6.1).

Annual Workload Agreements (SACSCOC 6.3)

Each faculty member shall have a documented annual workload plan that includes:

• SCH teaching targets
• Research expectations
• Service commitments

These plans must:

• Be approved by the department chair and dean
• Be retained as institutional documentation
• Be used in faculty evaluation processes

Evaluation and Institutional Effectiveness (SACSCOC 7.1)

The University shall evaluate faculty workload through:

• SCH production data
• Student outcomes and course evaluations
• Research and service documentation

Data shall be used to:

• Assess effectiveness of academic programs
• Inform planning and resource allocation
• Demonstrate continuous improvement

Documentation and Recordkeeping

The University shall maintain:

• Faculty workload agreements
• SCH production reports
• Faculty qualification records
• Evaluation outcomes

Equity and Compliance

The University shall:

• Ensure equitable workload distribution across faculty
• Monitor for disparities
• Ensure compliance with SACSCOC standards and federal requirements

Exceptions

Exceptions must:

• Be justified based on academic or strategic needs
• Be documented and approved
• Not compromise compliance with faculty sufficiency or quality standards