Which of the following is a responsibility of the academic chair?

• A. Monitor academic progress and collect GPA information
• B. Oversee fundraisers
• C. Track expenses and budget
• D. Takes notes of meetings

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is academic oversight. The academic chair is responsible for monitoring how students are performing and ensuring they meet progression and graduation requirements. Collecting GPA information helps assess both individual student progress and overall program performance, so the chair can identify trends, provide support where needed, and ensure the curriculum supports student success.

Fundraising is typically handled by development or advancement staff; tracking expenses and the budget is usually the domain of a department administrator or financial officer; taking notes at meetings is a secretary or administrative support task. So monitoring academic progress and collecting GPA information best fits the chair’s role in leading the scholarly and curricular aspects of the program.