Department Chairpersons. A. Under the direction of the xxxx, the department chair provides leadership for an assigned academic department or for a group of departments. The normal duties of a department chair are as follows: 1. Establish and maintain a long term vision for the department by assisting the xxxx with curriculum development, departmental development and planning, goal setting, and budgeting. 2. Provide department leadership through excellent communication, both within the department and between department and administration. 3. Serve as “point person” for the department with regard to the state agencies, professional organizations, accrediting bodies, community groups, and other external contacts such as other colleges and universities. 4. Plan, schedule, and convene departmental meetings and development activities. 5. Coordinate the program evaluation process and prepare the program evaluation report with the assistance of the Xxxx.
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