needed to exchange pertinent information, plan, and address concerns related to the department, the Divisions, and/or the College. h. The Department Chair acts as a liaison with the College community and appropriate organizations within and/or outside the College. i. The Department Chair coordinates faculty participation in the development and review of learning outcomes and assessment at the course and program level. j. The Department Chair coordinates faculty participation in accreditation, certification and with other external organizations. k. The Department Chair conducts at least two regular department meetings per semester. On the recommendation of or in consultation with the Dean, other meetings may be called to facilitate department business. l. The Department Chair facilitates the discussion and creation of departmental policies such as travel, overloads, or textbooks by the members of the department. Departmental policies are accepted or rejected by a simple majority of all fulltime teaching faculty members of the department. “Departmental Policy” as used in this subsection is not a college policy, must be written, and shall not be applied or enforced against any faculty member not a member of the department or program adopting the policy. Department policy cannot conflict with TMCC and NSHE policy. Department policy shall be reviewed by the Dean or appropriate administrator. If there are objections to the policy, the Dean shall return the policy to the Department members for revision. Policies are enacted once approved by the Dean. m. Departments may hold confidential, department meetings with department faculty 2022-2025 TMCC-NFA Contract Article 10 Page 41
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