The Program Chair of Foundations is responsible for the ownership and overall successful delivery of the college's Foundations courses, including curriculum, assessment, faculty development, and student progression. The incumbent provides expertise and leadership by assisting in the development of curriculum and programs and through participation in accreditation and benchmarking projects. The Program Chair supervises faculty and students in the program to ensure that students achieve required learning outcomes as outlined in the HCT Learning Model. Working within the HCT guidelines, the incumbent manages student success issues and ensures the effective implementation of the Quality Assurance System. In order to manage the delivery of courses and ensure current relevance, the incumbent builds and maintains relations with members from local industry. As a vital member of the faculty management team, the Program Chair represents the faculty on appropriate Academic and Industry Advisory Committees.