Academic Deans Council Minutes : July 05, 2006

Abstract

Workload sheets for second summer term were due on July 7. The Outstanding Freshman Scholars Tribute was to be held Saturday August 27. Chad Miller and Sarah Vansuch, from the Student Government Association, presented four items for discussion: standardized curriculum sheets, a proposed three-year book-adoption policy, a review of prerequisites and publication of course rotation schedules, and the "USA Today/New York Times" readership program. Deans were asked to reserve 8-11 am on July 19 to continue discussion instituted during the McFarland visit. The Provost distributed a draft policy on Non-Instructional Summer Appointments. Discussion centered on a concern about faculty/staff being paid twice for the same project by receiving supplemental pay through grants as well as receiving reassigned or released time to attend to the same work. The role of the chair and chairs' administrative duties/expectations for summer term were discussed. Provost Herbert informed the Deans that an atmosphere of positive cooperation continued to develop with the unions and he is encouraged by their willingness to work as a team.