Academic Deans Council Minutes : October 21, 2009

Abstract

YSU was designated the local site manager for the Youngstown Center for Labor and Industry (Steel Museum). Maag Library was preparing to change its circulation policies with everything that will be lent on term loans with a common due date at the end of the term. Discussion continued from the previous meeting about SOAR dates with those from Student Affairs Division and Office of Admissions being invited to participate in the discussion. Guidelines for Preparation of Departmental Governance Documents were discussed. YSU University Guidebook policies were being reviewed throughout this academic year. Policies that were revised or new were presented for approval at the quarterly Board of Trustees meetings. Dr. Bowers updated Council about the new templates for the undergraduate program-approval process from Columbus, effective immediately. A committee was working on an update of the part-time faculty manual. The STEM and CLASS College fee proposals would be brought to Cabinet. Dr. Abraham mentioned that classified staff have complained to Materials Management that tasks performed centrally were being distributed to the departments. Dr. Singler was reviewing reassigned time for faculty. The Academic Affairs Division website would be converted to the current University website format. A summarized list of teaching assistants for 2009-10 was distributed. The Board of Trustees approved rolling forward the 2009 material/lab fee balances. Hand sanitizers were being installed near elevators. Four candidates for the Chief Human Resources Officer position were to visit campus. The Annual Research Recognition Luncheon held by the School of Graduate Studies and Research was set for November 4.