N EW W ORKLOAD F RAMEWOR K Academic Council January 2016 Last Modified: 1/7/16

Today’s Purpose As the Academic Council leads an extensive loop-out process, we invite you to share your thoughtful feedback about what you like, what causes you concern and what is missing. This feedback will be considered as the model is strengthened in the coming months, and the myriad of implementation questions and related ideas are captured as we work to make the spirit of this framework a reality.

Today’s Agenda Welcome & Workload Framework Overview Write Out Thoughts (Individually) Time at Posters – Reflection  What do you like?  What causes you concern?  What is missing? Conversations & Closing

Origin of the New Workload Framework This new workload framework is the culmination to date of 18 months of work by the CAC, sub-teams, and the Academic Council—work that has been done by full- and part-time faculty, administrators, and PSRP. Many others who have infused this framework with value include those who did national research and benchmarking of other systems on our behalf. The workload issue was assigned to the Academic Council from the Assembly as a priority issue. It has been exciting and tough work, as this is one of the first major systems being reimagined in light of a shared governance culture based on accountability, trust, collaboration, inclusiveness, transparency, and a belief in driving decisions to the appropriate level.

Driving Interests for the New Workload Framework Quality of Instruction Flexibility Shared Decision-Making Transparency Honor Unique Talents of Faculty Inclusion

Please Keep in Mind… We recognize there are a myriad of implementation questions and processes, but there will be process support for this model including an IBPS-based process to resolve conflicts and enhance collaboration. Over the next year, there will be pilots so that best practices and other ideas will emerge on how to make the spirit of this framework a reality. As the Academic Council leads an extensive loop-out process, please keep in mind that the goal here is not pure consensus of every element of the framework; rather, it is to ensure that all interests are reflected and that new interests can be raised and considered.

Providing Feedback on the New Workload Framework As you review the new Workload Framework, please focus on the following three questions:  What do you like?  What causes you concern?  What do you feel is missing? CLICK HERE to access the Faculty Responsibilities & Workload Framework document (PDF). NOTE: There will be a variety of opportunities available for providing feedback. Links available on last slide.

WHY WAS THE WORKLOAD “ISSUE” ASSIGNED IN THE FIRST PLACE? Although the current workload model works—and is quite similar to the new workload framework—the issue was assigned so that our College as a whole could utilize faculty talents at their best while still maintaining quality instruction for students. Through shared decision-making, administrators and faculty will have increased flexibility to determine what workload makes “sense” for each specific area (school, department, program, etc.). FAQs…

IS THIS FRAMEWORK INTENDED TO SAVE THE COLLEGE MONEY; IN OTHER WORDS, FACULTY SHOULD TEACH MORE FOR THE SAME PAY? The expectation is that the implementation will be cost-neutral, that is, there will be neither cost increases nor cost decreases. Instead, there will be more flexibility for teams to structure workloads differently. FAQs…

HOW WILL EACH DEPARTMENT’S WORKLOAD BE DETERMINED? At the program and department level, faculty and deans know best what specific factors to consider when determining reasonable, fair workloads that maintain quality for students. Examples of considerable factors include (but are not limited to):  number of students  level of preparation of the students  intensiveness of the assessments  number of course preparations  set-up and maintenance of labs  first-time teaching of a course  delivery system FAQs… In a professional model, it is expected that program/department colleagues will be able to respond quickly and flexibly to specific issues/needs as they arise.

HOW IS THE NEW WORKLOAD FRAMEWORK DIFFERENT FROM THE 70/20/10 MODEL? Actually, it’s not necessarily too different. In fact, some departments in the College won’t feel much of a change at all. HOWEVER, under this framework, the intent is that all faculty will be able to work under a professional, flexible model. FAQs…

ARE THERE EXAMPLES OF HOW WORKLOAD MIGHT LOOK DIFFERENT ACROSS THE COLLEGE? Yes. But before looking at examples, it’s important to understand that faculty workload generally consists of three elements: teaching, non-teaching service, and professional development. FAQs… Under the 70/20/10 model, a full-time faculty member’s workload would look something like this:

New Workload Framework Visual… TEACHING NON-TEACHING SERVICE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMBINATION THAT WORKS FOR YOUR TEAM

New Workload Framework Visual… TEACHING NON-TEACHING SERVICE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMBINATION THAT WORKS FOR YOUR TEAM

What’s Been Done & Where Are We Now?  Loopout sessions with Deans/Associate Deans and A&S faculty  Plan for development of an IBPS-based collaboration/conflict resolution process  Plan for program pilots Experience & data to be captured and used for strengthening the framework and creating best practices.  Specifics related to part-time faculty ACA, process for access to service, etc.  Related implications/opportunities Faculty performance system, professional development plans, summer school policy  Extensive revisions/rethinking about verbiage Examples: “Lowest Level” to “Appropriate Level”; “15-hours” to “Variable” It is important to recognize that nothing in this workload proposal is intended to reduce or increase the total teaching load in a department.

Thank You, in Advance, for Your Thoughtful Feedback Academic Council Members Joyce AasenMatthew CoanSarah FritzDenise McKayChris Page Turina BakkenMaryann DubreeAmy GuenthnerJami MoeKate Radionoff Shawna CarterCatherine FrederickAcaya LinkAnnie NeubergerTina Rettler Pagel Kristin Uttech Admin Support: Jennifer Zarrinnam Facilitators: Janice Mettauer & Kathleen Paris

Feedback accepted through January 22, 2016 RESOURCES FOR QUESTIONS/FEEDBACK: Resources  Workload Framework Document (PDF) Workload Framework Document (PDF)  General Info & FAQs (PDF) General Info & FAQs These are the same FAQs that are in this presentation. Feedback  Survey Monkey Survey Monkey  Google Form Google Form  Microsoft Word Form Microsoft Word Form Info Sessions  Convocation: Jan 12 - Tues 10-11:15 a.m./Rm B3253 Jan 13 - Wed 1-2:15 p.m./Rm B3253 2:30-3:45 p.m./Rm B3253