last updated: Sept 29, 2025
The SWF (“swiff“, stands for Standard Workload Formula), is a document that is used to calculate workload (Article 11 of the Collective Agreement) for full-time teaching faculty. SWFs are usually given out once per term, 6 weeks prior to the start of the term. Prior to SWFs being issued, managers are required to have a conversation with each faculty member to discuss possible workloads for the upcoming term. Revised SWFs may be issued in certain circumstances, even after the SWF deadline, and is usually assessed on a case-by-case basis.
NOTE: The Kaplan Award included changes to the SWF effective January 2026.
You may find the following documents helpful in understanding your SWF:
- SWF Calculator (prior to 2026). Effective Jan 2026, use this NEW SWF Calculator
- Effective Jan 2026: SWF Annotated-2025 Kaplan updated
- Evaluation Factors explained
If you require clarification on the SWF or would like your steward to review your SWF, feel free to contact your steward or a member of the Workload Monitoring Group (WMG) directly.