Term A is a semester-length online term. As shown in the image above, term A runs in parallel with the traditional semester for residential programs. In the fall, this is referred to as Fall A; in the spring it is called Spring A. There is no term A in the summer. The separate online term helps differentiate semester-length online course offerings from residential, hybrid, and virtual course offerings for the residentially-based programs. The separate online term also helps with enrollment processes and data management by distinguishing online course sections from those offered in other modalities at the same time. Internships and dissertations for online students might be listed in term A depending on program needs.
Subterm B is the first 8-week interval of a traditional academic semester or term. In the fall, this is referred to as Fall B. In the spring, it is referred to as Spring B. In the summer, this is referred to as Summer B.
Subterm C is the second 8-week interval of a traditional academic semester or term. In the fall, this is referred to as Fall C. In the spring, this is referred to as Spring C. In the summer, this is referred to as Summer C. Since the summer session is shorter than a semester, Summer B and Summer C overlap.
The online programs are supported by two faculty types: full-time faculty (i.e., full-time residential faculty) and adjunct faculty. When each type of faculty member completes instructional or administrative duties in an academic year, they are considered “online faculty” regarding those duties. Online faculty are similarly referred to as instructors. This is a status in addition to any other status held at Kentucky State University, such as full-time faculty, staff, or adjunct faculty (in residential courses). The remainder of this section clarifies the various ways in which full-time faculty are involved in the online programs. It also clarifies the relationship between their contracts and work performed for KYSU Online/Global.
Full-time faculty members are the primary faculty for the traditional (residential) academic programs. Their involvement in the campus life of Kentucky State University is an essential component of the students’ campus experience and the institution’s mission. One purpose of faculty contracts is to ensure an adequate faculty is in place to support the operations and offerings required by the residential student body. Therefore, their full-time teaching load should be fulfilled through courses delivered in the residential, hybrid, and virtual modalities (see Section 1.4 – Online Course Modality for an explanation of the difference between “virtual” and “online” modalities). Full-time faculty can also receive release from portions of their teaching load for administrative assignments, committee service, or special research projects.
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