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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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Lane Community College Education AssociationLCCEA is the faculty union representing the 200 full-time and 375 part-time faculty of Lane Community College.

LCC Faculty Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a new MOA signed today by LCCEA and the Administration (attached). The agreement includes a separation / retirement incentive for contracted faculty and a no layoff / no retrenchment clause for this academic year.

The agreement provides:

* A no retrenchment/ no layoff clause protecting contracted faculty throughout the 2023-2024 year;

* A return of a modest amount of Faculty Professional Development unused carryover from FY23 to the general fund;

* A voluntary separation/retirement incentive for contracted faculty members who choose to retire or resign from their contracted faculty position between March 15, 2024 and June 30, 2024 in the amount of 19.875% of annual salary;

* A voluntary separation/ retirement incentive for contracted faculty members who choose to retire or resign from their contracted faculty positions between July 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 in the amount of 14.839% of annual salary;

* A deadline of January 12, 2024 for contracted faculty who choose to separate to provide irrevocable notice to HR in order to be eligible for the incentive; and

* Eligibility requirements for the incentive include: Current contracted faculty members working at LCC since at least October 2019.

Your Negotiations Team,

Adrienne Mitchell

April Myler

Russell Shitabata

with a special thank you to additional LCCEA team members Sarah Erickson and Rosa Lopez who participated in several meetings as well.

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Lane Community College Education Association

LCC Faculty Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a new MOA signed today by LCCEA and the Administration (below). The agreement includes a separation / retirement incentive for contracted faculty and a no layoff / no retrenchment clause for this academic year.

The agreement provides:

* A no retrenchment/ no layoff clause protecting contracted faculty throughout the 2023-2024 year;

* A return of a modest amount of Faculty Professional Development unused carryover from FY23 to the general fund;

* A voluntary separation/retirement incentive for contracted faculty members who choose to retire or resign from their contracted faculty position between March 15, 2024 and June 30, 2024 in the amount of 19.875% of annual salary;

* A voluntary separation/ retirement incentive for contracted faculty members who choose to retire or resign from their contracted faculty positions between July 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 in the amount of 14.839% of annual salary;

* A deadline of January 12, 2024 for contracted faculty who choose to separate to provide irrevocable notice to HR in order to be eligible for the incentive; and

* Eligibility requirements for the incentive include: Current contracted faculty members working at LCC since at least October 2019.

Your Negotiations Team,

Adrienne Mitchell

April Myler

Russell Shitabata

with a special thank you to additional LCCEA team members Sarah Erickson and Rosa Lopez who participated in several meetings as well.

Criticism of and public pushback against the administration’s budget proposal brought to the Lane Board of Education made national news this week.

See the story here.

LCC Faculty Colleagues,

There was an incredible presence of faculty, classified, students, and community members at Wednesday’s Board meeting.  See photos by faculty member, Russell Shitabata, here.

After two hours of public testimony and a five hour meeting, the Board of Education did not vote on the full adoption of the Administration’s budget reduction package. Instead the Board approved: (1) making the relatively minimal cuts in the package that were non-personnel; (2) removing some vacant positions from the budget; and (3) directing the administration to work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop alternative budget packages. 

This vote represents a huge step in the right direction because a vote to pass the Administration’s plan would have cemented the proposed cuts and made any alternatives unlikely, if not impossible.

That stated, the Administration did provide formal notice to LCCEA today of possible retrenchments in:

* Counseling (3 positions)

* French (some reduction in FTE; details not yet provided)

* ALS (some reduction in FTE; details not yet provided)

Notably, the Administration has abandoned plans to eliminate the majority of cuts to the Health Education program, which would have impacted one FT faculty member and three part-time faculty members, among others.

The next steps will be for faculty representatives and the Administration to engage in discussions about alternatives for a period of at least 30 days. Given the general lack of support for layoffs expressed by a majority of Board members by the end of the meeting, and the more collaborative orientation of administrators today, we are cautiously optimistic about the possibility of finding agreement on alternatives that would obviate layoffs. 

In addition, more revenue information will be available next week once tuition is assessed on Tuesday. Shortly thereafter, an updated calculation of state funding for LCC will be provided by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. These crucial data points will mitigate pressure on the budget and reduce the need for a “reserve for revenue shortfall.”

Our work is not done, and, collectively, we will work toward resolution, centering the critical instructional and student services mission of the college.

In the meantime, please join LCCEA leaders in extending a warm thank you and deep appreciation for our classified colleagues of the LCCEF; OEA Vice President Enrique Farrera; our union siblings from Springfield and Eugene Education Associations who stood in solidarity with us; our Action Team Co-Chairs, Wendy Simmons and Paula Thonney; and all of the countless members standing together and speaking from the heart.

Together, our voices made a difference.

On behalf of LCCEA Officers,

Adrienne

Photos by Wendy Simmons