Jim Gigantino (History), Chair University Calendar Committee Proposal

Committee Charge The University Calendar Committee reviewed a proposal to institute three new intersession schedules for – January Intersession (To begin in January 2014) – May Intersession (To begin in May 2013) – August Intersession (To begin in August 2013)

Guiding Principles (January) Will start no sooner than January 2 Minimum number of class days will be eight with one additional day for final exams and the maximum ten with one additional day for final exams Classes will be scheduled on Sunday only if it is necessary to fulfill the minimum number of class days Ten day sessions – 5 hour class periods for four credit classes – 3 hour, 45 minute class periods for three credit classes – 2 hour, 30 minute class periods for two credit classes – 1 hour, 15 minute class period for one credit classes (approx. 4 hours for labs) Nine day sessions – 5 hour, 35 minute class periods for four credit classes – 4 hour, 20 minute class periods for three credit classes – 2 hour, 50 minute class periods for two credit classes – 1 hour, 25 minute class periods for one credit classes (approx. 4.5 hours for labs)

Guiding Principles (January) Eight day sessions – 6 hour, 15 minute class periods for four credit classes – 4 hour, 45 minute class periods for three credit classes – 3 hour, 10 minute class periods for two credit classes – 1 hour, 40 minute class period for one credit classes (approx. 5 hours for labs) Students may only take one lecture or lab course (up to four credits) per intersession Class time scheduling up to instructor and department

Guiding Principles (May and August) Ten class days plus one final exam day – 5 hour class periods for four credit classes – 3 hour, 45 minute class periods for three credit classes – 2 hour, 30 minute class periods for two credit classes – 1 hour, 15 minute class period for one credit classes (approx. 4 hours for labs) Students may only take one lecture or lab course (up to four credits) per intersession Class time scheduling up to instructor and department

Summer Session Recommendation Committee voted to recommend the elimination of the two six week summer sessions to prevent an overlap between summer and intersession courses Student BenefitsFaculty BenefitsStaff Benefits Ability to take both summer and intersession courses Equal compensation between five and six week summer courses Simplifies financial aid distribution Greater flexibility to work or travel Provides more time for research or personal travel Simplifies classroom scheduling Greater variety of courses to choose from More students able to take courses so classes make Complete degree faster and maintain eligibility for scholarships Ability to teach both summer and intersession courses