Student Underload Clause Samples
The Student Underload clause defines the conditions under which a student is permitted to enroll in fewer credits or courses than the standard full-time requirement. Typically, this clause outlines eligibility criteria, such as academic standing, health issues, or other extenuating circumstances, and may require approval from academic advisors or relevant university offices. Its core function is to provide flexibility for students facing challenges that prevent them from maintaining a full course load, ensuring they can continue their studies without penalty or loss of status.
Student Underload. (a) In any semester where academic, advanced or provincial level ABE, or Career diploma faculty carrying a full workload as defined in Article
Student Underload. 9.10.2.1 In any semester where academic, advanced or provincial level ABE, or Career diploma faculty carrying a full workload as defined in Article 9.5 have student workloads more than 25% below the maxima defined in Article 9.10.1, then their workload may be adjusted by one, or a combination of, the following expedients, as determined by consultation among the Department Chair, the ▇▇▇▇ or designate and the employee:
1. teaching a maximum of one (1) additional course, either in the semester in which the shortfall occurs, or in the next semester or intersession period. Additional instructional units accrued in this way shall not be considered in calculating overload;
2. engaging in new or ongoing course development activities;
3. accepting additional open students;
4. performing tasks in instructing, marking and/or course supervising for open courses on a college-wide basis; 5. or any other activities mutually agreeable to all parties.
9.10.2.2 It is understood that every possible effort shall be made to prevent underloads arising through lack of adequate instructional space or facilities. Priority in assigning classrooms or other resources shall be given to faculty who might otherwise be forced into an underload situation. Where an underload situation arises on account of insufficient space or resources, no faculty shall be required to teach an additional course or section except by consent.
Student Underload. 9.10.2.1 In any semester where academic, advanced or provincial level ABE, or Career diploma faculty carrying a full workload as defined in Article 9.5 have student workloads more than 25% below the maxima defined in Article 9.10.1, then their workload may be adjusted by one, or a combination of, the following expedients, as determined by consultation among the Department Chair, the ▇▇▇▇ or designate and the employee, who shall ensure that the amount of any additional duties is commensurate with the extent of the underload. Part-time employees shall be subject to the same provision, pro-rated according to the percentage of their contracts. Additional duties may be chosen from, but shall not be confined to the following list:
1. teaching a maximum of one (1) additional course, either in the semester in which the shortfall occurs, or in the next semester or intersession period. Additional instructional units accrued in this way shall not be considered in calculating overload;
2. engaging in new or ongoing course development activities;
3. accepting open students;
4. acting as a marker and/or course supervisor.
9.10.2.2 It is understood that every possible effort shall be made to prevent underloads arising through lack of adequate instructional space or facilities. Priority in assigning classrooms or other resources shall be given to faculty who might otherwise be forced into an underload situation. Where an underload situation arises on account of insufficient space or resources, no faculty shall be required to teach an additional course or section except by consent.
Student Underload. 9.10.2.1 In any semester where academic, advanced or provincial level ABE, or Career diploma instructors carrying a full workload as defined in Article 9.5 have student workloads more than 25% below the maxima defined in Article 9.10.1, then their workload may be adjusted by one, or a combination of, the following expedients, as determined by consultation among the Department Chair, the ▇▇▇▇ or designate and the employee:
1. teaching a maximum of one (1) additional course, either in the semester in which the shortfall occurs, or in the next semester or intersession period. Additional instructional units accrued in this way shall not be considered in calculating overload;
2. engaging in new or ongoing course development activities;
3. accepting additional open students;
4. acting as instructor, marker and/or course supervisor for open courses on a college wide basis;
5. or any other activities mutually agreeable to all parties.
9.10.2.2 It is understood that every possible effort shall be made to prevent underloads arising through lack of adequate instructional space or facilities. Priority in assigning classrooms or other resources shall be given to instructors who might otherwise be forced into an underload situation. Where an underload situation arises on account of insufficient space or resources, no instructor shall be required to teach an additional course or section except by consent.