Academic Deans Council Minutes : August 09, 2006

Abstract

"Homework Express" was nominated for an Emmy award. The College of Fine and Performing Arts was getting ready to move 30 concerts to the new Ford Recital Hall downtown. Pam Palumbo discussed Summer Commencement for August 19. The Chairpersons'/ Punderson retreat was scheduled for September 21 and 22. Topics included funding, program review, recruitment and hiring, "First-Year Experience," and the proposal for a "Community College." Bill Jenkins reviewed the results of the Academic Profile Test and the percent of graduates in compliance with GenEd requirements increased but was still low. The Provost reviewed issues of roles and responsibilities with respect to security on campus and especially security-monitoring via networked cameras. The Provost e-mailed a draft to the Deans outlining a process and timetable for academic planning. The Provost asked each dean to write a page, or two if necessary, about the past year's accomplishments, expectations for the coming year, and hopes for working better as a team. Unions would have a "walkabout" on campus to celebrate the "Agreements." The Provost and Nate Ritchey are working on the new faculty orientation. Marlene Daily's retirement reception was set for August 24.