Dear Dr. NAACLS:
We are continuing our search for a qualified program director for our program and are trying to develop some creative solutions. Can a program director be a part-time (0.5 FTE) position? Also, can a program director be the program director for two CLS/MT programs at different institutions - even if they are not affiliated with each other in any way?
Sincerely,
Searching Dean

Dear Searching:
NAACLS recognizes that qualified program directors are sometimes difficult to locate, and that creative solutions are sometimes the best answer available!

Yes, program directors can be approved even if they are part-time. Standard 5A4 indicates that the program director must have a faculty appointment, but does not indicate any particular kind of faculty appointment. Such appointments might may be a "regular one, a non-salaried clinical or courtesy appointment, or an adjunct appointment, depending upon the regulations of the academic institution."

In addition, NAACLS has no Standard that would prohibit a single individual from serving as program director for two different programs, whether at the same institution or at different institutions. Approval of the same PD for two different accredited programs does not present a problem with the Standards as long as the program director is on-site at least some of the time, actively monitors the program to ensure the general effectiveness of the program, and meets the criteria of Standard 5A2.

According to Standard 5A2, the program director must: "be responsible for the organization, administration, periodic review, planning, development, evaluation and general effectiveness of the program. The program director must have input into budget preparation and must be responsible for maintaining NAACLS approval of the program."

Whether a program director serves part-time or full-time, or serves one program or many, the program director must meet the both the Standards for a Program Director's Qualifications and the Standards for Program Director's Responsibilities.
Sincerely,
Dr. NAACLS

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