UHCC Policy 9.237-A2

A Program Coordinator has responsibility for managing various aspects of a program or its equivalent. Programs include all associate degree programs (unless the program is managed by the Division/Department Chair) and those special areas of emphasis within the non-degree programs as designated by the campus. Programs may also include major support activities or program initiatives such as service learning or freshman year experience which are not assigned as regular duties to a faculty member.

The duties of the Program Coordinator may include assessment of program outcomes, program review, development and maintenance of relationships with business and industry, liaison with program accreditation or other external certification organizations, maintenance of laboratory facilities, shops and equipment, and overall coordination of the students, curriculum, and personnel associated with the program. For all designated campus programs, the amount of teaching equivalencies provided to the Program Coordinator is based on the specific duties assigned to the Coordinator and the size and scope of the program. Program Coordinators are not the same as those who serve as Division/Department Chairs, even though they may assist in carrying out some of the duties of Division/Department Chairs.

When the workload of the Program Coordinator exceeds the work normally associated with non-instructional workload of a faculty member, then the amount on non-instructional equivalencies will be determined by the campus. The normal range shall be between 3 to 12 teaching equivalencies per academic year. Fractional equivalencies are permitted.