Intersession Information for Faculty

Courses/Classes

What Types of Courses Can Be Taught During Intersession?

Courses listed in the California State University, Fresno General Catalog may be offered during Intersession. Instructors are encouraged to offer General Education courses at the lower and upper division levels. Departments with high impact classes can take advantage of Intersession to offer additional sections. Please do not propose duplicate sections of the same course. Courses that require great amounts of writing or numerous lab hours may not fit into a condensed time frame.

Special Topics or elective courses allow faculty to offer a wide variety of course topics, current issues and share recent research. Be creative in your selection of class title and description so students will want to take part in your unique class.

Faculty members wishing to teach an Intersession class are requested to contact the department chair to discuss department needs. All Intersession course proposals must have the approval of the department chair and dean.

Class Format and Contact Hours

Winter Intersession 2012 allows for 10 days of instruction, plus weekends if needed. Courses may be offered face-to-face, online or as a hybrid. The specific minimum numbers of contact hours required for a class are as follows:

1 unit of credit—15 contact hours (typically meets 3 hours per day for 5 days: 8 am to 11am; 9 am to 12 noon; 1 pm to 4 pm; 2 pm to 5 pm; 6 pm to 9 pm. This allows up to 30 minutes of break per day within the three hour period.)
2 units of credit—30 contact hours (typically meets 3 hours per day for 10 days: 8 am to 11 am; 9 am to 12 noon; 1 pm to 4 pm; 2 pm to 5 pm; 6 pm to 9 pm. This allows up to 30 minutes of break per day within the three hour period.)
3 units of credit—45 contact hours (typically meets 4.5 hours per day for 10 days: 8 am to 12:30 pm; 12:30 pm to 5 pm; 1 pm to 5:30 pm; 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm; 6 pm to 10:30 pm. This allows up to 45 minutes of break per day within the four and a half hour period.)

The University is closed January 2, 2012 for the New Year's holiday.

May-June Intersession 2012 allows for 14 days of instruction, plus weekends if needed. Courses may be offered face-to-face, online or as a hybrid.The specific minimum numbers of contact hours required for a class are as follows:

1 unit of credit—15 contact hours (typically meets 3 hours per day for 5 days: 8 am to 11 am; 9 am to 12 noon; 1 pm to 4 pm; 2 pm to 5 pm; 6 pm to 9 pm. This allows up to 30 minutes of break per day within the three hour period.)
2 units of credit—30 contact hours (typically meets 3 hours per day for 10 days: 8 am to 11 am; 9 am to 12 noon; 1 pm to 4 pm; 2 pm to 5 pm; 6 pm to 9 pm. This allows up to 30 minutes of break per day within the three hour period.)
3 units of credit—45 contact hours (typically meets 3 hours per day for 14 days: 8 am to 11 am; 9 am to Noon; 1 pm to 4 pm; 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm; 6 pm to 9 pm. This allows a 10 minute break per day within the three hour period.)
4 units of credit—60 contact hours (typically meets 4.5 hours per day for 14 days: 8 am to 12:30 pm; 12:30 pm to 5 pm; 5 pm to 9:30 pm; 5:30 pm to 10 pm. This allows up to 40 minutes of break per day within the 4.5 hour period.)

The University is closed May 28, 2012.

Classrooms

In an effort to conserve campus resources, classrooms may be limited to designated buildings, most likely the Music and Education buildings. Faculty will be notified if the requested classroom or lab is not available.

Academic Load Limit for Students

Students may take up to 4 units of credit during Intersession. Academic dean permission is required to take more than 4 units.

Instructor Salary

Faculty members will be paid via the Division of Continuing and Global Education Salary Schedule, CSU Class Code 2322. Salary is based on faculty rank and class enrollment. The goal is a minimum class size of 15 students. Contact the Payroll Technician at 278-0422 for a salary schedule.

Faculty teaching courses through the Division of Continuing and Global Education must be in compliance with the 125% workload limit.

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