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3) The department chair should review the request following the guidance in HOP 2-2240: Modified Instructional Duties, section F., "Application Review," and if approved, should forward the request along with an write a memo of support, including why the arrangement is in the best interest of the department, and confirming a method of evaluation. Both the faculty member's request and the chair's accompanying memo of support to the Dean with a cc should be sent to COE-HR@austin.utexas.edu.
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