exchange pertinent information. f. The APD initiates, plans, oversees implementation of, and reviews the preparation and offering of the academic program/curriculum, the evaluation of transfer credit, the review of course substitutions, and use of resources, with appropriate involvement and approval of the Dean. g. The APD collaborates with teaching faculty to ensure courses are current with pedagogical and scholarly advances in the discipline, and taught with an appropriate level of rigor, in compliance with the official catalog descriptions, in a professional manner and as required by policies governing NSHE institutions and external accreditation requirements. h. The APD develops and validates program publications including the class schedule, course catalog and program information pamphlets; and coordinates the updating of departmental web pages. i. The APD works with the faculty, staff and the bookstore to establish and maintain a default book order list on a semester basis. j. The APD acts as a liaison with the College community, appropriate organizations and industry representatives. k. The APD coordinates 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 APD conducts at least one advisory board meeting per semester. m. The APD oversees the program advisory board in accordance with college policy, maintains current bylaws, membership information, and documentation of 2022-2025 TMCC-NFA Contract Article 11 Page 66
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