Comprehensive Standard 3.4.13
For each major in a degree program, the institution assigns responsibility for program coordination,
as well as for curriculum development and review, to persons academically qualified in the field. In those
degree programs for which the institution does not identify a major, this requirement applies to a
curricular area or concentration.
X Compliance Partial Compliance Non-Compliance
Narrative
Program coordination and curriculum development and review begin at the departmental level. As outlined in the
University's Policy and Procedure Manual, Sections 1.8.3.1.1
[1] and 1.13.3.2
[2], the duties of the department
head include responsibility over all programs within his/her department.
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1.8.3.1.1. The Department Heads (Level III)
The Department Head is the academic leader of the department and collaborates with the faculty and the Dean
in the development of programs that are most suited in meeting student and academic needs.
1.13.3.2. Academic Department Heads (OA)
Duties of the Department Head.
Specifically, the duties of the Department Head shall include but are not limited to
the following:
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a.
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Teach a minimum of six hours each semester or its equivalent.
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b.
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Engage in activity for the support and attainment of legitimate departmental and individual faculty goals.
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c.
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Exercise leadership in planning and developing department curriculum, policies, and programs in accordance with the University Strategic Plan.
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d.
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Implement the approved departmental curriculum.
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