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                                                                                    February 2, 1994

Dr. Dan A. Cross

Chairman

Division of Natural Science and Mathematics

King College

1350 King College Road

Bristol, TN  37620-2699

Dr. Cross,

Oliver Yates faxed me a copy of your January 25, 1994 letter regarding the TASDC resolution which deals with teaching loads for science faculty.  I am pleased that the resolution can assist in your conversations with the administration concerning reasonable expectations for science faculty. 

Please find enclosed a copy of our TASDC Bylaws, and membership information.  I have taken the liberty of preparing a TASDC 1993-94 membership dues invoice for King College in the event you are, in fact, interested in institutional membership.  Your participation is most welcome. 

Should you have additional questions or require additional information you may contact either Oliver Yates at 615-269-100 ext. 2414 or me, Nancy Morris, at 615-741-3215 ext. 272.  I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Nancy G. Morris

TASDC

cc:  Oliver Yates

                                                                                    December 17, 1993

Dr. Hal R. Ramer

President

Volunteer State  Community College

Nashville Pike

Gallatin, TN   37066

Dr. Ramer,

The Tennessee Association of Science Department Chairs (TASDC) and the Tennessee Academy of Science (TAS) is sending the enclosed letter to all Presidents, Chancellors, Academic Officers, Faculty Council/Senate Speakers, and Science Department Chairs.  The recommendation grows from study and debate over the past several years.

While I am in agreement with the recommendation, the maximum load recommended is directly applicable to the university and four year institutions where a teaching load of 12 hours is the norm.  The recommendation does directly translate to the community college with regard to "establishing teaching load parity [in] contact hours of instruction among all faculty within a given institution."  The interpretation for the community  college would support and "move toward" parity with regard to the number of contact hours of instruction across the campus for all faculty -- regardless of the discipline in which the faculty member teaches.

The rationale for the recommendation is contained in the attached letter, but I am always available for discussion.

Sincerely,

Nancy G. Morris

TASDC, Executive Committee

cc:        Charles Lea, Vice President for Academic Affairs

            Tom Miller, Associate Dean for Mathematics and Science

            Linda Brady, Speaker, Faculty Assembly

            Traci Chance, Faculty Subcouncil Representative