Academic Deans Council Minutes : August 15, 2007

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Dr. Kasvinsky asked the deans for input on the agenda for the upcoming Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Agenda Committee Meeting. Dr. Maraffa requested the deans to submit 3-5 high-level achievements of the past academic year for the President's report. Dr. Bowers said that Jonelle Beatrice and Brenda Crouse requested additional English developmental course sections and Reading and Study Skills sections for the current semester. Dr. Bowers said that the Human Resource finalist candidates were on campus through August 17. Six faculty appointments remained to be completed. The annual United Way campaign kick-off was slated for August 20. Maag Library sought to tighten restrictions on reserving research/study carrels. Joe Edwards asked members to let him know if they had additional input on contract issues, thanked them for their negotiating team input, and asked everyone to be ready to identify areas they wish to work on in the strategic plan. The Outstanding Freshman Scholars Tribute was to take place August 26. Discussion took place on the following topics: activities of the NE Ohio University Collaboration and Innovation Study Commission, Fall enrollment, FY 07 Institution Update and Progress on Goals and the policy and procedures for new faculty research start-up funding.