Manage departmental operations and communication, including conducting regularly scheduled meetings; serving as a mediator for faculty, students, or staff when conflicts or disagreements occur; reviewing the department webpage to ensure information is current and accurate; and ensuring a safe learning environment and the security of assigned equipment, materials, and classrooms. Obtain, prepare, and submit reports to meet educational, funding, Institutional Effectiveness (IE), and accrediting agencies' requirements, including site visits, self-studies, performance measures, federal and state reporting, grants, articulation or affiliation agreements, memorandum of understanding, licensing, and accreditation compliance, while adhering to prescribed deadlines.