Georgia Tech recognizes that a faculty member may need to construct a modified workload and flexible schedule for a short time due to family commitments. These circumstances inhibit only the manner of work assignments and not the ability to undertake a full-time workload.

A course release provided to faculty who may need to construct a modified workload and flexible schedule for a short time due to family commitments. These circumstances — which inhibit only the manner of work assignments and not the ability to undertake a full-time workload — include the birth or adoption of a child, or the severe illness of a parent, spouse, or child. ASMD is approved at the discretion of the Provost. Faculty participating in the Program still work 100% of the time and are required to undertake new additional duties to replace the course for which the teaching release was awarded. 

Active Service Modified Duties (ASMD) [updated 11/09/2023] requests are approved at the discretion of the Office of the Provost. In order to qualify for an ASMD request, the faculty member must:

• Be a full-time academic faculty member with regular teaching duties. Note: visiting and limited term faculty are not eligible for the ASMD program.
• Work at 100 percent time during the ASMD period.
• Outline additional duties that will be undertaken to make up for any reductions in typical service.

The plan of proposed activities is developed in consultation with the school chair and the dean’s office. The duties may be school-based or college-based or a combination of the two.