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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,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 should be sent to COE-FacultyAffairs@austin.utexas.edu.
4) The Dean's Office Faculty Affairs team will review the request and forward to the Dean. If approved, the Dean will indicate approval either by email or memo, and return to COE-FacultyAffairs@austin.utexas.edu.
5) The Dean's Office Faculty Affairs team will forward the faculty member's original request, the chair's memo, and the Dean's approval to EVPP. Upon final review, the Provost will communicate his or her written decision to the applicant and the appropriate dean and/or department chair. The decision of the Provost is final.
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