Office Of Chairperson Leads the department in developing and implementing immediate and long-range departmental goals and objectives to meet University and college goals and objectives; Leads the department in coordinating the development of a yearly plan of course offerings, including the development of the annual course schedule for each faculty member, based on the academic needs of students and in consultation with the faculty; Leads the department in coordinating the development and enhancement of departmental curricula and initiatives for the improvement of instruction; Encourages and assists faculty to improve professionally through study, research, creative activity, service and participation in professional activities; Leads the department in promoting inter-departmental cooperation and interdisciplinary initiatives; Coordinates activities within the department that go beyond the delivery of instruction, such as assessment, writing, critical thinking and diversity initiative