1. Develop divisional goals and objectives with division staff which are supportive of the goals and

objectives of the college.

2. Interpret and implement the educational philosophy of the college within the division.

3. Coordinate the work of the division.

4. Call and preside over division meetings, and appoint such committees as needed.

5. Prepare, with the assistance of division staff, the budget requests for each fiscal year in consultation with

the vice president for Academic Affairs.

6. Review and recommend requisitions for purchase of supplies and equipment, requisitions for travel, and

other uses of budgetary funds.

7. Assume responsibility for all equipment assigned to the division.

8. Oversee and recommend policies, procedures, and needs for custodial care and maintenance of

physical facilities for instruction, work, or study within the division.

9. Serve as a member of the division deans committee.

10. Serve on other committees as appointed by the vice president for Academic Affairs or the president.

11. Assist new faculty members in the interpretation of divisional and institutional policy.

12. Serve in a liaison capacity between students and faculty members to promote appropriate in class

behavior.

13. Listen to student complaints and act as a liaison between student, faculty member, and the vice

president for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs on conflict resolution.

14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the vice president for Academic Affairs or president.

1. Teach a reasonable load per semester in consideration of additional responsibilities.

2. Develop the semester schedule of day classes of the departments within the division and recommend

maximum class size with the assistance of the division staff.

3. Assign classes to instructors and make necessary adjustments.

4. Recommend course offerings to the dean of Academic Access and work closely with the

dean in determining course development, scheduling of classes and teaching personnel for Evening and

Distance Education.

5. Recommend adoption and purchase of textbooks for each course offering in collaboration with the

professional staff.

6. Cooperate with all other areas of the college to facilitate an overall effective program.

7. Initiate, organize, and direct programs of professional growth for members of the division.

8. Carry out continuous program and instructional evaluation.

9. Compile, interpret, and share information provided through instructional research.

10. Coordinate the development and use of departmental exams and standardized tests when such use is

feasible and beneficial.

1. Develop and recommend to the Curricular Subcommittee and Academic Affairs Committee new courses

and programs of study. Recommend modification or discontinuance of courses or programs of study.

2. Serve in liaison capacity between faculty members and the vice president for Academic Affairs.

3. Develop college course syllabi and store copies of final examinations.

4. Serve as a resource person to the personnel of the Library in the selection, development, and

distribution of resource materials pertaining to their division.

5. Attend pertinent regional and national professional organization meetings.

6. Assist in preparation of proposals for special federal, state and private projects and grants.

7. Assist the Counseling Office in advising students with general or special problems related to the division.

1. Recommend needed positions and define faculty needed, indicating qualifications and skills necessary

for maintenance of an adequate staff for implementing the program of the division.

2. Participate in recruiting full-time and part-time faculty for the division by reviewing credentials,

interviewing applicants, and recommending to the vice president for Academic Affairs those best

qualified for the position.

3. Carry out periodic faculty evaluations and conferences with faculty under their immediate supervision

pointing out deficiencies and making suggestions for improvements, as well as recommendations for

next year’s budget preparation, promotions, salary increases, retention, or dismissal.

4. Carry out the provisions of the institution’s Affirmative Action Plan for appropriate personnel actions and

ensure equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin.

The dean of Mathematics is responsible for the academic programs in Mathematics under the

supervision of the vice president for Academic Affairs. The dean of Mathematics works with the faculty in the

development of course content, revision of courses or programs and the educational process. The dean also

assists the vice president for Academic Affairs in the preparation of a course schedule and faculty teaching

schedule. The dean has specific administrative, instructional, curriculum, and personnel duties common to

all academic deans. These duties are outlined in Section 02:04:15.