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feasible by the division chair. If that release time is not possible, their four course load in the spring semester will be considered an overload. Faculty teaching five courses or the equivalent in a spring semester will be considered to have an overload. Overloads will be compensated at $2,500 for each 3-credit course or its equivalent, and pro rated where necessary. The compensation for overloads will be reviewed every three years to make appropriate adjustments, as necessary, based on changes in the cost of living. In situations where overloads become routinely necessary in order to staff the required courses in a major program of study, the Dean and the Division Chair will assess the needs and, as justified and needed, create a plan for seeking additional full-time faculty support to meet the recurring needs of the program. ADVISING At Ferrum College, academic advising is a cooperative effort between adviser and student in the clarification of the student's educational/life goals. Advising is a process that is ongoing, multi-faceted, and the responsibility of both the student and adviser. Through communication and information exchanges, advisers assist students in maximizing their educational experience. The student is ultimately responsible for setting and meeting identified goals and published requirements. The adviser serves as a facilitator of the decision making process and helps monitor academic progress. PROMOTIONS Faculty members seeking promotion will initiate a request in writing to the Tenure and Promotion Committee by December 15. This request must include a curriculum vitae and all information the candidate wishes to submit in support of the request. The procedure will then be as follows: A. A copy of the candidate's curriculum vitae and all supporting material submitted by the candidate will be made available for review by the Dean and the appropriate division chair. The Dean and the appropriate division chair will review this material before making their recommendation to the Tenure and Promotion Committee. B. By January 15 the Tenure and Promotion Committee will receive written recommendations from the Dean and the candidate's division chair. C. By January 15 the Tenure and Promotion Committee must receive a copy of the candidate's annual student and division evaluations for the previous five years provided by the appropriate division chair. D. By March 1 the Tenure and Promotion Committee will send its recommendation along with all relevant materials to the President. A copy of the committee's recommendation will be sent to the Dean. E. By March 15 the President will notify the candidate and the Chair of the Tenure and Promotion Committee of his or her decision. If the candidate is not satisfied with the decision of the President, he/she may appeal that decision. Appeals must be made in writing via the President by April 15.

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