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Frequently Asked Questions about Special Projects

Will FTE be calculated at the Lecture or Lab rate?

All FTE should be calculated at the lab rate, unless the person is actually giving a lecture and the hours are limited to the duration of the lecture.
Should I use the so–called "blue cheat sheet" that IDS"s use to determine FTE for lab time and lecture time?

Please use the FTE conversion sheet attached here to calculate FTE. It is the same one used by the IDS's.
If we agree to pay someone a lump sum for completion of a project, do we still calculate hours and FTE?

Yes, generally lump sums indicate that the faculty member and the originator of the special project acknowledge that it is difficult to determine the precise amount of time the faculty member may wish to spend on the project, or that limited funds are available for the project. The faculty member agreed to do the work for a lump sum and may come out a bit ahead or behind their normal hourly rate. The faculty member is responsible only for completion of the project and does not have to keep track of the hours spent.
Where do you find your employee number?

Your employee number is found on your payroll check stub or your Staff I.D. card.