respond. 2. If the APC or APD is relieved of the administrative duties of APC or APD, the faculty member shall continue as a member of the faculty, with all rights and privileges of the faculty. If the change occurs during the semester so that the faculty member is unable to obtain a full teaching load, the faculty member will be given reassigned duties by the Dean and approved by the Vice President. 3. If the APC’s or APD’s position becomes vacant, the Dean shall appoint with approval of the Vice President a new APC or APD. The Dean and Vice President must select a faculty member who meets the program accreditation criteria for serving in this role from (in order of preference): a. The same program, b. Another program or department within the division, c. College-wide or from the community to serve until a new APC or APD can be hired. An announcement of the opening to fill this position will be made in a timely manner. 4. When an APC or APD is off contract, the Dean or designee who meets the external accreditation requirements will temporarily assume the responsibility for the APC or APD duties. 11.8 Compensation 1. Academic Program Coordinators a. Reassigned Time Each APC will receive three (3) credits of release time per academic semester (Fall and Spring). The Dean may make a recommendation to the Vice President 2022-2025 TMCC-NFA Contract Article 11 Page 73
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