Overall Level of Responsibility. 10.1.1 It is recognized that Faculty, as academic professionals, are committed to the provision of excellence in the academic endeavors of teaching, scholarship and professional development; advising; service; and, other academically related activities that support students. 10.1.2 Full-time Faculty members recognize that the University is their primary employer and that they are expected to be available on a regular basis during normal instructional, meeting and advising hours. If a Faculty member is unable to meet this responsibility, he or she shall submit to their Xxxx a written request to have these expectations modified or excused. The request shall explain why the responsibility cannot be met, including an identification of any external commitments or other factors that the Faculty member wishes their Xxxx to consider. The Xxxx shall make reasonable efforts to accommodate such requests to excuse or modify these responsibilities as long as the requested modification or exception does not unduly interfere with the Faculty member’s obligations to the University. However, whether a requested accommodation can be provided shall be within the Xxxx’x sole discretion.
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