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Class Size Maximums & Hyflex Modality Special Provisions

Where can I find the maximum class sizes?

The Joint Workload Taskforce Survey Results and Workload Findings outlines maximum class sizes for each program and for all courses within the program. A table lists all class size maximums beginning on p. 155 of the contract (p. 162 of the electronic version of the contract).

Can faculty be required to accept students above the class size maximums listed?

No.

What is the “hyflex” modality?

Hyflex is a distinct type of hybrid modality and is defined as courses where a portion of the class instruction is conducted online (asynchronously) usually via Moodle, and the rest is conducted during regularly scheduled meetings as follows: the scheduled meetings are offered in-person and simultaneously on Zoom, and attendance is expected. Students can choose on a day-to-day basis whether to attend class either on campus or on Zoom.

How are class size maximums adjusted for Hyflex modality?

Class size maximums for hyflex classes are reduced by 12.5% and rounded up to the next whole number. For instance, a class that normally has a maximum of 30 students would have a maximum of 27 students when taught in hyflex modality. (i.e., 30 – 3.75 = 26.25, which is rounded up to 27)

What if a course is team taught and the class size cannot be reduced (e.g., CTE program cohort)?

Faculty shall record and receive compensation for 0.67 hours (at regular salary rates below 1.0 FTE and at overload rates above 1.0 FTE) for each hour of synchronous hyflex instruction. 

What additional supports are available for hyflex instruction?

Upon faculty request, a student assistant shall be provided and assigned to attend all synchronous hours of hyflex courses and streaming courses with students F2F and online in order to assist with management of simultaneous online and F2F instruction. Upon request, the College shall make all reasonable efforts to identify, hire, and train a student assistant. Faculty may also recommend student assistants for hire.

Is there any compensation available for hyflex course development?

The College shall provide compensation for 70 hours at the Curriculum Development rate for hyflex course development/conversion of hybrid or online course to hyflex modality through the ATC as part of course development in conjunction with Academic Technology’s regular process. 

For more details, see:

Joint Workload Taskforce Survey Results and Workload Findings MOA of the Main Agreement and the Hyflex MOA.

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