Academic Deans Council Minutes : November 01, 2006

Abstract

Dr. Ginnetti introduced a guest, Associate Professor Whitmore of Kent State University, who attended as an observer. Dr. Licata, communications team leader for Banner, asked the deans to invite their academic advisors to the first 15 minutes of the Department Chairperson' Meeting for an update on the Banner student module. Neal McNally, Budget Director, passed out several handouts regarding the current and proposed State Share of Instruction formula. Marilyn Ward passed out budget and expense information she compiled on each college's allocation. Marilyn Ward drafted a form for requesting FY08 course fee changes, and asked for input. Dr. Ginnetti inquired about the format for the reports of the colleges in the program review and planning process. Dr. Herbert asked each of the deans to send him a list of the top three things that their college or departments are doing to address the challenge of retention for the next Board of Trustees meeting. Nate Ritchey passed out a one-page Q&A on the college restructuring issue.