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REDUCTION IN FACULTY TEACHING LOAD

The Chancellor reported that the standard teaching load at Mary Washington College had been
15 hours. He stated that long-range plans called for a gradual reduction of the teaching load to
12 hours, beginning in certain departments of the College. He pointed out that one result of this
reduction would be the need for additional teaching personnel. His plans were to reduce teaching
loads in certain departments to 12 hours and to request the instructors to devote the three hours
formerly spent in teaching to counseling and guidance work and conferences with students.

Following the Chancellor's presentation, there was a general discussion of the financial implications
of this proposal. Specific consideration will be given to this proposal when the 19611962
budget for Mary Washington College is presented.