Unit level accreditation leadership30–60 SCH
University level committee leadership30–60 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