Common use of The Basic Work Year Clause in Contracts

The Basic Work Year. For purposes of compensation and workload calculation, the full-time academic work year shall consist of one hundred seventy-one (171) days spread over two semesters. Within this total, each college shall identify and publish an academic calendar that includes class days, test days, and duty days assigned by the administration. Up to two (2) administration-assigned duty days may be scheduled during the summer as a part of the calendar determination process described below. Days not identified for these purposes shall be utilized by instructors for activities necessary for the successful accomplishment of their professional responsibilities. All faculty, regardless of online or onsite assignment(s), are expected to attend administratively assigned duty days on a proportionate basis or take personal leave if they do not attend these days (See joint MSCF/Minnesota State letter –