Faculty members serving as Program Chairs/Department Chairs do so as any assignment with specific compensation provided for additional responsibilities.

In 1991, the Management Council entered into considerable discussion regarding the nature of faculty assignments as Program Chairs/Department Chairs. The following operating requirements specify the parameters decided upon relating to Program Chair/Department Chair positions.

1. The Program Chair/Department Chair appointment is an assignment, not a position.
   
   
2. The Program Chair/Department Chair assignment has no specific time limitation and may be extended or withdrawn at the discretion of campus administration.
   
3. The teaching load of the Program Chair/Department Chair is typically reduced by 25 percent for each program supervised.
   
4. Effective September 1, 1991, the Program Chair/Department Chair increment will be $200 per month for each month for which the assignment is effective.
   
5. The Program Chair/Department Chair increment will be given a separate object code and will not be included in calculating other raises, such as across-the-board, merit, etc.
   
6. The Program Chair/Department Chair increment will be discontinued when the faculty member is no longer assigned as chair.
   
7. A Program Chair/Department Chair may be assigned to function as chair of a second or third program. This (these) additional assignments will provide for an additional increment of $100 per month for a total increment of $300 per month.
   
8. When the number of faculty members in a program exceeds six, a second person may be assigned as an Assistant Program Chair/Department Chair. It is desirable to rotate this position to develop and assess management capability. The Assistant Program Chair/Department Chair may receive a $100 per month increment (for the period of assignment) or the assistants’ teaching load may be reduced by as much as 25 percent.
   
9. Program Chair/Department Chair salary increment administration will be a part of the faculty compensation section of the Compensation Manual.
   
10. At colleges where a Program Chair/Department Chair is also filling the position of Cluster Liaison (TSTC Waco only) or Associate Dean, an additional increment of $200 per month will be provided for Cluster Liaison (TSTC Waco only) or Associate Dean duties. The total increment for this double assignment will be $400 per month.
    
11. On campuses where an individual is assigned to perform the duties of Program Chair/Department Chair for four or more programs, the additional compensation for this assignment will be $400 per month for the term of the assignment.