Memorandum of Understanding between AFT Local 1493 and the SMCCCD

Large Classes

A large class is defined as having 70 or more students enrolled at census.

Deans in consultation with department faculty will determine the maximum class size for specific courses. "Maximum class size" means the largest number of students that may enroll in a class. The maximum class size shall be limited to the number of workstations, regulated student to faculty ratios, health and safety considerations, or the physical limitations of the facility as made available by the District. In no case shall maximum class size exceed the maximum occupancy allowable as established by the local fire marshal.

Eligible courses are those that meet general education, UC, and CSU requirements, those that meet graduation requirements, major requirements, and vocational courses required for a certificate, degree, or transfer. Ineligible courses are television courses, open skills labs, Cooperative Education, all matriculation activities, team sports, team taught courses, independent study, developmental/remedial courses, and all courses numbered in the 600’s, 700’s, and 800’s.

Assignment to teach a large class is voluntary.

Additional compensation is at the special rate of pay and does not affect the FLC for the course. The compensation is consideration for the extra time needed for required paperwork.

Additional weekly compensation for large classes: 70-94 students 3 hours

95-119 students 4 hours

120-144 students 5 hours

145-169 students 6 hours

AFT and the District agree to the above for a trial period of two semesters beginning with the Fall 2005 semester. This agreement may be extended by mutual consent.