12.0 OBLIGATIONS TO ATTEND SPECIAL MEETINGS AND COMMENCEMENT
The period of the ten-month contract extends from September 1 until June 30. During
the thirty-two weeks of the two academic semesters, a Ramapo faculty member can
reasonably expect to spend at least four full days each full week on campus. Outside of
the scheduled thirty-two weeks of the academic semester, faculty members are obliged
to attend commencement exercises and other special meetings called by the President
of the College within the ten months for which satisfactory prior notice is given. Where,
due to special circumstances, a faculty member is unable to attend commencement or
special meetings, prior arrangement is made with the Dean of his/her unit, who informs
the Provost.