Academic Deans Council Minutes : September 21, 2016

Abstract

Provost Abraham introduced Krislynn Jones to Council. Krislynn was participating in the Navarro Fellows Program and would be working with the provost on special projects. Atty. Jacobs distributed the following handouts: University policies, Development and issuance of university policies, development and authorization of institutional procedures, and divisional administrative procedures. Kate Fitzgerald was introduced as the new Director of Housing. Associate Vice President Hripko distributed a redline version of University policy 3356-10-16, Research misconduct, and explained the changes he outlined. Mr. Hripko distributed an updated version of "Academic Affairs Policy for Grants Management Supplemental Pay to Research Active Faculty for the Coordination of Long-term Externally Funded, Nationally Competitive, Basic and Applied Research Grants." Associate Provost Ball stated the information on the document sent to the deans titled, "Program Changes in Required Credit Hours to Complete Degree" was reported to the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Associate Provost Myers stated his office is in the process of implementing a study abroad policy, with a goal of bringing the policy to Deans Council for review and recommendation in early spring. Dean Blair asked Provost Abraham for a budget update in regard to new faculty positions. FY 18 faculty requests and overload projections are due October 3. An email was to be sent to the deans regarding the Academic Advising Center.