Course Reduction Request Form

If course loads indicated in faculty contracts are not being met, a course reduction request is required.

Spring requests are due by July 1st
Fall requests are due by November 15th

“Course Reduction Request” is required, if:

Adjusting course load over the academic year (i.e. Standard course load is fall 2 courses and spring 2 courses - adjusting to fall 1 course and spring 3 courses)
Grant course buyout
Serving in an administrative role if contract does not specify term of reduction
Special assignment/project approved by your supervisor that is not documented in your contract
New faculty contract course release

“Course Reduction Request” is not required, if:

If you have questions on other situations that may apply, please contact Rachel Rolli.

Employee Name*

First Name and Last Name

Employee Email*

example@example.com

Requested Term for Reduction*

i.e. Spring 2024

Supervisor Name*

First Name and Last Name

Supervisor Email*

example@example.com

Academic Unit:*

SJMCiSchoolICOMM

Please select your sequence:*

Are you expecting to receive additional compensation for extra work you are doing during requested course reduction term?*

YesNo

If yes, please explain:*

i.e. grant pay, special assignment pay, course overload pay, etc.

Is reduction a course grant buyout?*

YesNo

If yes, project ID#:*

Term of last course release*

If applicable, or enter N/A: (i.e. Spring 2022)

Course Reduction Justification: *

Please be as detailed as possible (i.e. New faculty course reduction per contract)