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.