Student Recruitment and Program Marketing 1. College faculty members are expected to be college ambassadors and, as such, have special obligations to their profession and their institution to represent the College in a professional manner and to market and promote their discipline or program; 2. Recruitment coincides with marketing. Student recruitment, especially for new programs, is required; and 3. Recruitment and marketing may be done in conjunction with other college personnel as a coordinated effort. Shared Governance 1. All faculty have a responsibility to participate in one of seven standing governance committees, or an ad hoc committee. These committees are typically cross-constituent, and faculty must be willing to participate and effectively collaborate with other employees; and 2. Faculty are responsible for participating and recommending policies on matters pertaining to teaching and learning, academic integrity, and student achievement. Professional Development 1. A faculty member’s professional development plan must coincide and match or enhance the College’s strategic goals. A faculty member’s professional developmental plan must be approved by the Division Director and the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services. College Service 1. The extent and depth of college service by faculty should factor into the promotion system and be aligned with the College’s strategic goals. Areas may include departmental responsibilities, community outreach, and student-oriented activities. Community Service 1. Since HCC is a community college, local community service should be a standard responsibility of all staff, faculty, and administrators; and 2. Community service should not interfere or conflict with the College’s strategic goals or the faculty member’s other duties. Specific to the above duties and responsibilities, faculty must: • Conduct assigned classes in the area of designated employment in accordance with course descriptions outlined in the College Catalog and within the general provisions of the division. A faculty member is also responsible for arranging equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for such instruction; • Meet every scheduled class including the final examination or appropriate final alternative outcomes assessment activity (when not utilizing the Academic Testing Center for finals), except for emergency situations and approved absences. This involves meeting the scheduled number of minutes for the class in the room assigned as outlined in the current semester schedule of classes. The faculty member must inform the Division Director if he/she is unable to attend any scheduled class(es) or meeting(s). Faculty may not cancel class or post a class cancellation without informing the Division Director. Vacation leave is not permitted during assigned instructional days; • Prepare course syllabi for all assigned courses;
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