“Program 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 program adopting the policy. Program 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 APD for revision. Policies are enacted once approved by the Dean. 2. Personnel a. The APD, in conjunction with the Dean, performs peer observations of part-time and nontenured faculty once per year during their first two years of employment and then every three years thereafter. b. The APD provides input to the Dean’s Office regarding departmental/program classified staff to be used in their annual evaluation(s). c. The APD provides guidance to program faculty regarding promotion, tenure, and professional development. d. The APD, with program faculty input, recommends to the Dean workloads in accordance with the contract (including course assignments). e. The APD, in consultation with program faculty, shall establish and maintain an equitable process for course assignments. f. The APD advocates to the Dean for new faculty appointments. g. The APD coordinates faculty orientation, mentoring and required in-service professional development and provides guidance to faculty regarding promotion and tenure. h. The APD manages student workers. 2022-2025 TMCC-NFA Contract Article 11 Page 68
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