Academic Deans Council Minutes : July 18, 2007

Abstract

Dr. Bege Bowers asked the deans to look carefully at the Summer semester enrollment data reports, and commence the normal processing that needed to be done. Dr. Bowers had to submit a plan for next year's divisional institutional priorities, and also a progress report on achieving goals set by the previous year's Institutional Plan. Marilyn Ward asked the deans to send her their financial needs for any site visits that were pending during the academic year. Dr. Ikram Khawaja announced his appreciation for being asked to serve as the Interim Provost effective August 20. Dr. Khawaja wanted to receive ideas from council on how to compartmentalize certain points of responsibility and set goals. Dr. Bowers passed out a list of the Provost's area priorities for FY08 and upcoming meetings and events of the next 6 weeks. The council wished to look at doing a better job of mentoring the development of new chairs. Dr. Bowers would remain Acting Provost through August 19. Dr. Kobulnicky mentioned that Dr. Chordas is now in charge of the Metro College. Dr. Chordas wanted Karla Krodel, Director of Metro Credit, to come to the Deans Council and talk about courses being offered off campus and the status of such.