Course Buyout/Release Request

Course Buyout/Release Request
Requestor Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Definitions and Eligibility
Course Release
A course release is a college-funded reduction in teaching load that is granted only under defined college policies and programs (such as role-based appointments, Faculty Development Leave, mid-term review recommendations, or the Course Release Incentive). Releases are not discretionary and are not granted solely at the request of a faculty member. A release may result in a temporary change to apportionment, depending on the category.

Course Buyout
A course buyout is a reduction in teaching load funded by an external source, typically a grant. Faculty seeking additional time for research, creative activity, or other externally funded work must pursue a buyout unless they qualify under a specific release program. The standard buyout rate is 12.5% of base salary per course and requires advance approval and confirmed funding.
Buyout/Release Information
Are you requesting a:

Course BuyoutCourse Release
Academic Year

Credit Hours of Buyout/Release*

	Credit Hours
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Total Credit Hours
Release Program
Release Program (Select all that apply):*

Experience Lab DirectorExperience Lab Faculty LiasonCompetition Team/RSO AdvisorCourse CoordinatorStart-up Release (letter of offer)Mid-term Review Recommended ReleaseFaculty Development LeaveCourse Release Incentive ProgramOther
Buyout Funding Information
Funding:

Course buyouts can only be requested by faculty who have secured funding to support the full course buyout (4.16% of budgeted salary per credit hour/12.5% per course). The funding can come from grants, contracts or professorship funds.

Requests should be for a minimum of three credit hours.
Budgeted Salary*
To determine your budgeted salary, log into Firefly, Click on the "Employee Self Service Tile," and click on the "My Employment" tile. Your budgeted salary will be listed under Employee Position Overview.

Buyout Salary Cost
Buyout Benefits Estimate
Total Buyout
Funding Type:*

GrantContractProfessorshipUniversity Office/CommitteeOther
Cost Center Number: *
Cost Center Name: *
Please upload a copy of your final approved grant budget, contract or agreement.

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Please explain the purpose of the buyout that identifies your intended use of the additional time. *
Please explain the significance of the activities to be undertaken during the buyout.
Have you met with the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs regarding this course buyout request?*

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Please provide any additional information that will aid in processing this request.
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Requestor Information