Academic Deans Council Minutes : September 07, 2005

Abstract

YSU was to offer free tuition, as well as room and board, if available for the current term to students whose education was disrupted directly by Hurricane Katrina. General Education Compliance was discussed. The deans were asked to review the data with their college advisors and to suggest ways in which compliance can be increased, along with any issues that need further investigation. Ron Chordas reported that $879K in instructional capital equipment funds were available to the Academic Affairs division in the last biennium. Provost Herbert discussed issues related to academic planning, budgeting, spending, and associated roles and responsibilities. The Provost announced the receipt of an RFP from OBOR that focuses on teacher preparation in mathematics and sciences. A faculty member could agree to take on the role of interim or acting director while the search for a new director for the Center for International Studies and Programs continued. The Provost said he wished to see the Draft Strategic Plan for Academic Affairs focused to better delineate the strengths and uniqueness of YSU's academic programs. In the aftermath of the strikes, efforts were called for to address discontent.