Negotiated loads require good communication and a sense of trust. The members were to reflect on how they would use this instrument with faculty. Members of the working group suggested that the form be restructured to allow for major or minor emphasis in workload, or otherwise weigh the importance of each activity. Terminology was discussed. Work is generally considered to be outside of teaching.
Load refers to teaching.
Teaching and advising are seen by faculty to be one function. It was suggested that the form could be used to set norms in each category and relate to expectations for promotion and tenure. The members of the working group felt that distributing the form directly to faculty would not advance the discussion. However, it might be useful for discussions with the academic leadership and trustees. In a practical sense, the question is to what extent are CAOs willing to negotiate workload, recognizing differences in individual productivity and ability.