Reassigned Time for Research Sample Clauses
The "Reassigned Time for Research" clause grants faculty members a reduction in their regular teaching or administrative duties to allow dedicated time for research activities. Typically, this means a professor may teach fewer courses or have fewer committee responsibilities during a specified period, enabling them to focus on scholarly projects, grant writing, or other research-related tasks. The core function of this clause is to support academic productivity by ensuring faculty have sufficient time to pursue research, which benefits both the individual and the institution through enhanced scholarship and potential funding opportunities.
Reassigned Time for Research. At the discretion of the President or designee following an advisory system established by the Chief Academic Officer, full-time members may be awarded reassigned time for research purposes. Load credits allocated for this purpose shall be no less than: CCSU 108 ECSU 36 SCSU 108 WCSU 43 Total 295 No individual may be awarded more than six (6) load credits per semester under this provision.
Reassigned Time for Research. At the discretion of the President or designee following an advisory system established by the Chief Academic Officer, full-time members may be awarded reassigned time for research purposes or for supplementary laboratory credit of up to one quarter (1/4) load credit for each class hour of each laboratory selected. Total allocations for research shall be no less than sixty percent (60%) of the minimum credits allocated and for supplementary laboratory credit, no less than twenty-five percent (25%). Load credits allocated for this purpose shall be no less than: CCSU 108 ECSU 36 SCSU 108 WCSU 43 Total 295 No individual may be awarded more than six (6) load credits per semester under this provision.