There was concern over what the basis for this recommendation was. The conclusion of the long discussion was that it would be appropriate to split IDC in a proportion that would be the same as the average of Colleges of Engineering at Big 12 Institutions. The possible need for a phased implementation was discussed. There was a discussion and conclusion that the original constraints placed on IDC by granting agencies must be met. Removing the existing restrictions on third summer month coverage would likely increase CEAT revenue, and would have a positive effect on morale.
PIs generally have little control over AY coverage because of constraints imposed by grantors.
The 10 to 9 month switch allowed selling a month of vacation with the expectation that people work for 12 months with no vacation. There was some concern that granting agencies do not support funding work under this type of policy. There was concern that pay periods and the summer calendar do not match. For example the current summer calendar is very short. There was discussion of the lack of credit to the PI for securing IDC on their grants.