WCSU Faculty Handbook : Creative Activity, Professional Development Opportunities, and Research Protocols

Reassigned Time for Research or Creative Activity

Under terms of the CSU-AAUP contract specified minimum credit hours of faculty load must be reassigned for research for each semester. All members of the bargaining unit are eligible to apply. No individual may be awarded more than six (6) credit hours of reassigned time for one semester. The term “research” is intended to be broadly interpreted.. (See Definition of Faculty Scholarship under University Policy and Procedures in Faculty Handbook).

  1. Notification

    1. Notification of the deadline for submission of applications for either or both semesters of the following academic year will be published on the Academic Planning Calendar by the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs at the beginning of the Fall term.
  2. Application

    1. Application deadline is November 6. Faculty members may apply for reassigned time by using the prescribed application form, a copy of which follows. The applicants may request reassigned time for more than one semester. Please print, sign, scan, and submit an electronic copy of this application and all related materials to the Committee on Reassigned Time for Research or Creative Activity, c/o the Administrative Assistant to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (cunninghamj@wcsu.educreate new email) by close of business on November 6. The chair of your department should be copied on this email. Late applications cannot be accepted. You must use the application form found in the current Faculty Handbook, which is available through the WCSU webpageOutdated application forms will not be accepted.
  3. Committee Actions

    1. The Committee on Reassigned Time for Research or Creative Activity will review the applications received and make recommendations using the following criteria:
      1. The nature of the research question, the premise of the creative work, or the rationale for the instructional or curricular research project, which must be clearly stated.
      2. The applicant should give evidence of specific knowledge and skills necessary to execute the project, and indicate how the project will contribute to the body of research, creative or pedagogical knowledge in the applicant’s discipline.
      3. The applicant should indicate that the facilities and resources necessary to complete the project are available, and provide a work plan for how the project will be executed in the time requested
      4. The applicant should detail the plans for reporting on this work, focusing on the impact of the project on applicant’s research and discipline or area of teaching and student involvement.
      5. The Committee on Reassigned Time for Research or Creative Activity
        1. Requires a current curriculum vitae which includes publications and/or presentations as well as a listing of previously University-funded projects.
        2. Will submit its recommendations to the University provost or his/her designee.
        3. Will inform each applicant of the recommendation made in regard to his/her application.
  4. Administrative Action

    1. The University Provost or his/her designee will notify successful applicants regarding reassigned time awarded.
  5. Report(s)

    1. A summary of the results of a reassigned time award shall be submitted to the Committee on Reassigned Time for Research or Creative Activity by the end of the first week in September after the reassigned time was awarded. Submission of a final report is required for consideration of future Reassigned Time For Research awards.

Form: Application- Reassigned Time For Research or Creative Activityopens PDF file