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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:
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• Service commitments
These plans must:
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• Be used in faculty evaluation processes
Evaluation and Institutional Effectiveness (SACSCOC 7.1)
The University shall evaluate faculty workload through:
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• Student outcomes and course evaluations
• Research and service documentation
Data shall be used to:
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• Inform planning and resource allocation
• Demonstrate continuous improvement
Documentation and Recordkeeping
The University shall maintain:
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• Evaluation outcomes
Equity and Compliance
The University shall:
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• 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
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