Coordinators & Area Heads, Emerson College

Faculty Roles for Coordinators & Area Heads

Foundations Curriculum Coordinator (VMA)

Appointed by the Chair. Two year appointment, renewable for a second term. Two course equivalencies per year.

Responsibilities

Coordinate curriculum with Associate Chairs.
Act as point-of-contact for all faculty and graduate assistants teaching and working in the Foundations courses.
Serve as a bridge between VMA practice and studies faculty.
Schedule and budget guest speakers in the colloquium series in collaboration with the Chair.
Maintain weekly communication with the Foundations faculty.
Teach two sections of the VM133 Colloquium per semester.
Oversee the coordination of faculty in the four core courses of the VMA major.
Coordinate with Chair, Associate Chairs at Emerson to ensure adequate equipment, facilities and staffing support are in place to support academics.
Ensure availability of guest speakers, workshop instructors, and appropriate workshop spaces for Colloquium courses.
Serve as coordinator for Foundations faculty: work with VMA leadership to ensure diversity of faculty is rostered each semester; coordinate faculty to ensure diversity of content in each year’s syllabi; and, address student issues with the Student Success Office.
Advise IDS students who want to include a VMA component in their self-designed major.

BFA Curriculum & BA Capstone Coordinator (VMA)

Appointed by the Chair. Two year appointment, renewable for a second term. Two course equivalencies per year.

Responsibilities

Chair the BFA Program & BA Capstone Committee.
Conduct outreach and recruitment of new students.
Organize & conduct information sessions.
Meet with prospective students individually.
Work with IT on updating on-line application processes.
Select the Andrea Montoni Catalyst Film Fund in consultation with the Committee members.
Organize the end of AY screenings.
Organize student project proposal reviews alongside the BFA Committee.
Notify students of acceptance or rejection.
Meet with students to provide feedback on rejected applications.
Speak at Freshman Orientation alongside Chair and other Program Heads.
Report back to department meetings on work of committee.
Meet with Chair over various matters (student films, grant awards etc.)

WLP Undergraduate Curriculum Coordinators

Appointed by the Chair. Two year appointment, renewable for a second term. One course equivalency; $2,000 summer stipend for Literature Coordinator. (3 positions: Literature; Creative Writing; and Publishing)

Responsibilities

Meet with all area faculty members (with invitations to Affiliated faculty, but they are not required to attend) at least 2x a semester on 1st Thursday of a month.
Meet once a year with groups of faculty teaching required major curriculum classes to discuss vision and direction of the various groups of classes.
Identify any areas of the undergraduate curriculum in their area that need further development.
Meet and consult with faculty proposing new courses and/or changes in existing courses in their area. Ensure that new courses proposed meet departmental pedagogical guidelines.
Serve as Academic Advisor for WLP majors in their area.
Advise IDS students who want a component in their area.
Evaluate/approve all individual study-abroad credits for major equivalencies, consulting with other area heads as needed.
Evaluate/approve all individual transfer credits for major equivalencies in their area, consulting with other area heads as needed.
Answer advising-related questions in their area from faculty colleagues.
Represent their area faculty and curriculum on Curriculum Committee.
Make recommendations concerning academic resources, including library/research needs, technology and support equipment. Communicate needs to the Chair.
Meet with/consult with/contribute as needed regarding WLP curriculum’s interface with other majors and minors in the college, e.g., Comedic Arts; Business of
Creative Enterprises; Africana Studies Minor; Women’s and Gender Studies Minor, etc.
Revise & edit WLP Undergraduate Student Handbook, w/help of staff.
Review and revise Undergraduate Catalog copy.
Work together as area heads to schedule and lead information session for undergraduates interested in graduate school; a separate town hall event for undergraduates about WLP.
Represent the department at admissions events along with other area heads.
Meet once a year with faculty teaching general education curriculum classes to discuss vision and direction of the various groups of classes and to ensure that new courses proposed as meeting general education requirements meet those standards. (Lit)
Lead informational sessions on the literature concentration capstone. (Lit)
Review all transfers to all areas during summer. (Lit)
Schedule and lead informational meeting for students planning to write a BFA thesis. (CW)
Solicit manuscripts, assign judges, and notify winners and losers for the following writing awards: Boston College Poetry Festival; WLP Senior Writing Awards; American Academy of Poets Award. (CW)
Schedule and run Senior Writing Awards. (CW)
Identify problematic overlaps with the MA program in Publishing and Writing. (Pub)
Advise students interested in the 4+1 program. (Pub)
Work with the Publishing and Writing MA GPD to ensure smooth transition from Undergrad classes to grad classes for 4+1 students (~15-20/year). (Pub)
One of the three area coordinators of WLP serves on the college-wide curriculum committee.

Performing Arts Area Heads

Appointed by the Chair. Two year appointment, renewable. One course equivalency per year (2 course equivalencies for Performance). (4 positions: Theatre & Design Production; Musical Theatre; Performance; and Theatre Studies)

Responsibilities

Plan/manage/run the monthly area meeting.
Strategize, plan, assign, and schedule courses (working with Chair).
Recruit affiliated faculty in the area and work with the Chair to hire.
In consultation with the Chair, facilitate all curriculum changes in the area.
Review area syllabi.
Advise area students.
Advise IDS students who want to include a PA component in their self-designed major.
Mentor area faculty.
Act as the first step liaison between area faculty and their needs/requests/issues.
Advise on classroom management issues with Title IX cases with the Title IX officer.
Manage and approve all necessary curricular change forms.
Attend and represent area in the PA Curriculum Committee monthly meeting.
Attend Emerson Stage Advisory committee monthly meeting, if assigned.
Summer course selection and faculty organizing (working with the Chair).

Performance Area Head Specific

Travel to NYC, LA, and Chicago to run the Unified Acting Auditions (run info sessions and admission auditions).
Meet with all non-PA majors who want to change majors into T and P, manage the set-up of their auditions, make the admission decisions and communicate them to students.
Communicate with academic leaders at ELA and Kasteel Well re: acting classes (equipment needs, class planning, staffing, curricular changes).
Work with the Acting Conservatory Coordinator on the strategy/recruitment/advising for the BFA Acting Studio and its info sessions and auditions, as well as its curricular progression.
Act as liaison to both Facilities and the Office of the Arts for all PA studio/classroom needs, and for communication of large physical, operational or AV related needs
Yearly strategy for the BFA Acting Showcase.
Manage all equipment and operational needs in Studio 1 as the area’sOn-Camera Room (work with multiple offices – MTP, EDC management, IT OOA, Dean’s Office etc. to implement and manage all equipment needs in this space). ).
Manage all communication with the department, students, and Academic Advising on any new PA curriculum changes and their implementation
Oversee the email Casting Connection listserv; manage all communication to PA/VMA students about the system, manage any issues as they may arise.
Manage the new BFA Acting studio audition model and audition process, restructured to increase equity, transparency, and collaboration. Work with IT to
create specific listservs for more direct and nuanced communication with different factions of acting students.
Manage all needs regarding pre-req waivers, degree audit alterations, transferred theatre classes, and related requests, and act as liaison for Chair’s approval when needed.
Meet once a year with groups of faculty teaching required major curriculum classes to discuss vision and direction of the various groups of classes.
Identify any areas of the undergraduate curriculum in their area that need further development.
Answer advising-related questions in their area from faculty colleagues.
Organize end of year PA acting awards.

Media Psychology Curriculum Coordinator (Marketing Communication)

Appointed by the Chair. Two-year appointment, renewable for a second term. One course equivalency per year; $2,000 summer stipend, if needed.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the undergraduate admissions team in recruitment events (e.g., Picture Yourself at Emerson, Open Houses).
Act at the point of contact for new students, prospects, and students interested in changing majors.
Advise IDS students who want to include a Media Psychology component in their self-designed major.
Lead the advising of students and support faculty in their role as advisors.
Work with undergraduate admission staff and enrollment management to maintain a program enrollment that is aligned with the College’s plans.
Collaborate with the Chair of the Department in facilitating employment appointments for students.
Meet with students enrolled in the major to regularly advise them or coordinate their advising with other faculty members.
Consult with other faculty members in making recommendations about graduation exception policies, including course substitutions or waivers.
Consult with the Chair of the Department and program faculty in coordinating and developing curriculum/program changes and presenting those changes for approval.
Review the program’s course catalog for accuracy and submit the required changes.
Collaborate with the Office of Academic Assessment to guarantee that all academic and programmatic decisions are supported by results of assessment processes.
Provide reasonable availability during the summer to advise students and support course registration. The availability will be arranged with the Chair of the
Department previous to the beginning of the summer term.
Preparing the Department of Marketing Communication (MK) to review, approve, adopt, and support the MP major.
Coordinating with the Department's UCC representative and others to present the proposed MP major to UCC.
Identifying prospective MK and other faculty to teach courses, particularly new MP courses (e.g., research, capstone).
Ensuring integration of the "Five Threads" within and across the MP curriculum.
Working with the Department's UCC representative to review, and possibly revise existing course descriptions, as needed.
Collaborating with Academic Advising and Admissions & Recruitment to develop recruitment and retention plans for MP students.
Consulting with the Career Development Center and the Department's Internship Coordinator to determine jobs and career options for MP students.
Collaborate with the Office of Communication and Marketing to review and maintain the program finder page.
Foster community through the organization of student social events.
Develop an MP program newsletter for students.
Develop and maintain social media platforms for student engagement.

Center for Comedic Arts Research Coordinator (School of the Arts)

Appointed by the Director of Comedic Arts and the Dean. Two-year appointment, renewable. One course equivalency per year.

Responsibilities

Expanding the profile of the Center for Comedic Arts by expanding the Center’s programming, both in the form of internal events for the Emerson community and public-facing events
Working with the offices of Advancement and Research and Creative Scholarship to foster advancement opportunities and identify and apply for grants to support the Center's work
Serving as a liaison to Emerson’s archivist on matters related to the American Comedy Archives
Consulting with the Director of Comedic Arts on strategic planning related to the Center, and as needed, the Comedic Arts curriculum.
In the event that the Director of Comedic Arts is on sabbatical or leave, serving as interim faculty director of the program (with additional compensation for extended leaves).

CSD Undergraduate Curriculum Coordinator

Appointed by the Chair. Two year appointment, renewable for a second term. One course equivalency per year; $2,000 summer stipend, if needed.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the undergraduate admissions team in recruitment events (e.g., Picture Yourself at Emerson, Open Houses).
Act at the point of contact for new students, prospects, and students interested in changing majors.
Advise IDS students who want to include a CSD component in their self-designed major.
Lead the advising of students and support faculty in their role as advisors.
Work with undergraduate admission staff and enrollment management to maintain a program enrollment that is aligned with the College’s plans.
Collaborate with the Chair of the Department in facilitating employment appointments for students.
Participate in the Department’s Executive Committee and in other departmental meetings as required.
Meet with students enrolled in the major to regularly advise them or coordinate their advising with other faculty members.
Consult with other faculty members in making recommendations about graduation exception policies, including course substitutions or waivers.
Consult with the Chair of the Department and program faculty in coordinating and developing curriculum/program changes and presenting those changes for approval.
Review the program’s course catalog for accuracy and submit the required changes.
Collaborate with the Office of Academic Assessment to guarantee that all academic and programmatic decisions are supported by results of assessment processes.
Collaborate with the Chair of the Department in annual planning (e.g., strategic plan, annual work plan) and in matters related to reporting (e.g., EdFind, CAA annual report).
Provide reasonable availability during the summer to advise students and support course registration. The availability will be arranged with the Chair of the
Department previous to the beginning of the summer term.

Graduate Program Support Coordinator (CSD)

Appointed by the Chair. Two year appointment, renewable for a second term. One course equivalency per year.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the GPD, advise all residential grad students and ensure that students fulfill their departmental graduation requirement with all aspects of their portfolio.
Establish interprofessional relationships and collaborate with other school programs to build partnerships to bring IPE opportunities and events to students.
Work within the faculty/clinical staff in the CSD department, across the residential and distance learning modalities, to build the foundation of the clinical Pediatric and
Adult cases and, once done, collaborate with partnering institutions (Simmons, Quinnipiac, Tufts Medical) to further develop the cases.
Identify and coordinate guest presenters for the department throughout the year with invitations to both modalities (residential and distance learning students).

Comprehensive Examination Coordinator (CSD)

Appointed by the Chair. Annual appointment, renewable for a second term. One course equivalency per year.

Responsibilities

Lead the Comprehensive Exam process for both residential and Speech@Emerson modalities.
Design the exam and disseminate information about the exam to students and faculty.
Plan for and train proctors and implement exams.
Select and train readers and monitor readers’ feedback.
Inform students of results and track outcomes.

Writing and Academic Resource Center (WLP)

Appointed by the Chair in consultation with the Dean. Annual appointment, renewable. Two course equivalencies per year; $5,000 summer stipend.

Responsibilities

Train, coordinate, and supervise the Writing Consultant and Peer Writing Consultant team.
Oversee plagiarism development program.
Develop training and community building resources for WARC consultants and student employees.
Attend public speaking engagements re: WARC services across campus.
Attend interdepartmental meetings, as needed.
Coordinate meeting and development events for WARC staff.
Develop student self-access support resources.

EmersonWRITES Coordinator (WLP)

Appointed by the Chair. Annual appointment, renewable. One course equivalency per year.

Responsibilities

Oversee curriculum and program development and design of free creative writing program for Boston Public School students.
Hire, supervise, and mentor (through professional development sessions and meetings) MFA and MA graduate student instructors to co-teach 4-6 courses per year.
Partner with SJC on recruitment efforts (target enrollment, approx.. 40-50 students per year).
Assist with design on lunch programming.
Publish student work in annual journal, SPINE, and host showcase event.
Liaise with SJC and Admission on Pathways scholarship.
Evaluate courses and teachers.

EmersonTHEATRE Coordinator (PA)

Appointed by the Chair. Two year appointment, renewable. One course equivalency per year.

Responsibilities

EmersonTHEATRE is a performance group of urban high school students from the Boston Area.
Meet weekly on Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Create 2 original productions annually.
Create workshops for the development of material around social issues.
Generate script using students’ words.
Direct and produce public performances of these productions.
Interface with Admissions and Office of Student Success, who fund the program.
Advocate for students taking advantage of the scholarship opportunity which is part of EmersonTHEATRE.
Maintain records, permission slips, and communicate with participants and the college regularly.
Troubleshoot attendance issues.

Site Coordinator (Emerson Prison Initiative)

Appointed by the Provost, in consultation with the EPI Director. Two year appointment, renewable. $5,000 per year.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact between the students and EPI administration.
Academic advising in coordination with Director and Assistant Director, including visiting MCI-Norfolk bi-monthly for academic advising and well-being checks with cohorts and individual students, and report back to EPI leadership.
Liaise with Program Manager and Program Coordinator re: students who are nearing release/reentry.
Serve as liaison for faculty and TA’s with DOC education staff at MCI-Norfolk.
Advise faculty and TA’s on course planning and working with EPI students.
Coordinate identification, ordering, collection, and delivery of course materials at MCI-Norfolk.
Assist Assistant Director in recruiting/screening potential faculty and TA’s.
Develop and coordinate faculty/TA orientation and training sessions with EPI Assistant Director.
Plan and manage academic calendar in coordination with EPI Assistant Director.
Liaise with MCI-Norfolk education staff on semester/weekly scheduling.
Distribute mid/end of semester Criteria sheets and collect from faculty.
Distribute and collect course evaluations.
Participate in EPI admissions.
Help build, organize, and maintain EPI library in prison.
Support EPI Assistant Director with coordination of IN347 EPI Co-Curricular, including recruiting/advising instructors.
Liaise with Partakers and other EPI student mentors.
Assist in Boston campus special event planning.
Provide editorial input on quarterly newsletter.
Weekly meeting of EPI Leadership; monthly EPI AC Meeting.

Internship Coordinators (One per department)

Appointed by the Chair/IDS Director. Two year appointment, renewable for a second term. If more than 12 students in AY one course equivalency per year; if less, $200 per student.

Responsibilities

Promote internship opportunities as widely as possible as often as possible.
Liaise with Career Development about internship questions and issues.
Meet with students about internship questions.
Hold information sessions on Zoom or in-person with internship outlets.
Design and update Canvas course for summer, fall, and spring Internship course sections.
Supervise Internship class for undergraduate students and graduate students, meeting online regularly throughout the academic term.
Assign and grade internship class papers and responses.
Consult with employers on student progress and address concerns as needed.
Follow up with internship supervisors for evals of the interns.
Regularly scrutinize job and internship boards, and then promote to department students.
Meet with students regarding job possibilities.
Coordinate with CDC about what they are and are not doing.
Help students with any issues that may arise during their internships.