Course/Section Coordinators: Eligibility, Selection, Duties and Responsibilities

1. Eligibility Faculty shall be eligible for the position of Course/Section Coordinator if they have taught the course to be coordinated for a minimum of two (2) years.

Note: Faculty on contract must be eligible for a new contract; however, the term of office automatically ends at the expiration of the contract, unless the contract is renewed.

2. Selection Process

  • Before the term of office of a coordinator expires, Chairs shall call for nominations and confirm consent of the nominees.
  • Elections shall take place at a School meeting and shall be conducted by the Chair.
    • Nominations may also be taken from the floor.
    • Faculty shall have one (1) vote only; decisions shall be by majority vote.

3. Term of Office Course/Section Coordinators shall serve for two (2) years and may be elected for additional terms.

4. Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teach at least one (1) section of the course being coordinated.
  • Ensure that cross-moderation is consistent with academic policy.
  • Liaise with Faculty assigned to teach the course, including Faculty on other campuses, and organize course/sectional meetings.
  • Assist Faculty teaching the course for the first time by sharing past syllabi, assignments, etc.
  • Coordinate the review and revision of the course.
  • Assist with the preparation of book orders, where applicable.
  • Develop a bank of teaching materials.
  • Coordinate the preparation and scheduling of common examinations.