Convocation Week Clause Samples
The 'Convocation Week' clause defines a specific period during which formal academic ceremonies, such as graduations or award presentations, are scheduled to take place. This clause typically outlines the exact dates or the process for determining when Convocation Week will occur each academic year, and may specify the responsibilities of faculty, staff, and students during this time. Its core practical function is to ensure all parties are aware of and can plan for the significant academic events, thereby promoting organization and minimizing scheduling conflicts.
Convocation Week. Convocation Week shall have no more than two days designated for all College, Campus, and Departmental meetings and events. The remaining days will be designated as “Instructional Preparation Days,” providing faculty the opportunity to prepare for classes. Section II - Overload Overload assignments will be made to meet student and instruction need by mutual agreement between the appropriate administrators and faculty. A faculty member whose total workload units in a 16-week period exceed 24 requires permission from the appropriate instructional ▇▇▇▇. Faculty members who meet their base teaching load at 30 WLUs per academic year shall not be required to accept additional class assignments that place them over 31 WLUs. A faculty member shall not be required to teach a sixth course in any given term to fulfill base load.