Academic Deans Council Minutes : January 20, 2016

Abstract

Associate Vice President Reagle distributed a list of D/F/W rates for Fall 2015. Questions and suggestions about how to reduce the rates were discussed. Associate Vice President Reagle reported the Student Success division was still reviewing numbers on the conditional admit students from fall 2015 semester. Associate Provost Ball distributed two documents: The Highest Degree Level for Part-Time Teaching Faculty and YSU Faculty Credentials Guidelines. Dr. Corey Andrews, Coordinator of the Academic Senate Program Review Committee, distributed a handout, "Information on Program Review Process, 2015-2016" and stated both full and abbreviated reviews were soon due. Ms. Fuhrman reported the National Survey of Student Engagement was to begin February 9 and was directed at first-year and senior students and provides feedback regarding student engagement in educationally-purposeful activities. Ron Cole shared with Council facts about the "YSU Magazine" and stated the magazine formerly had an editorial board, but that board had mixed results. Instead of creating a new board, Mr. Cole wanted to utilize Deans Council as an advisory board to the sounding board so important news would not be missed. Provost Abraham updated Council regarding the MOU that was approved for the Distinguished Professorship Award process. Provost Abraham announced the report for low enrolled courses and programs was forwarded to the deans. The report had to be submitted to the Ohio Department of Higher Education prior to January 31. Vice President McNally asked for appointments from the Academic Affairs division to review the proposals for external management of the campus bookstore. The deadline for changes in lab and materials fee was January 31. The STEM dinner was scheduled for February 17. QUEST was set for April 5. The Honors College planned to hold its recognition celebration April 29. Dean Sanders reported that doctoral students were on the special regalia they will wear for commencement. The migration phase of the eCatalog into Courseleaf was taking place.