Academic Delivery Group Meeting
October 26, 2010
1:00 p.m.
Personnel Conference Room
Members Present: Susan Allen, Jackie Blakley, Tim Bowen, Katy Goforth, Eugene Grant, Scott Harvey, Lynn Lewis,
Members Absent: Gwen Owens
Others Present: Della Vanhuss
Length of Meeting: 2 hours
Topics Discussed:
The minutes of the October 12, 2010 meeting were approved with minor changes.
In following up on the minutes, Dr. Buckhiester confirmed that the deans are working with Brian Swords on faculty office space at the Easley Campus. He also noted that the Arts & Sciences Division and the Business & Public Services Division will limit the number of credit hours taken during the summer term to 15. Anything over 15 must have department head and dean approval. The Health Education and Industrial & Engineering Technology divisions did not make this change. These students can take up to 18 credit hours in the summer. Hours in excess of 18 must be approved by the dean and department head.
Scott Harvey followed up on the discussion of hybrid class exams during the fall 2011 exam period. The Calendar Committee examined all possible exam period options. These included:
- No exams
- Shorten the exam time
- Have exams on Friday after 2:00
- Mandate that hybrid exams be given online
- Give the final on campus, in the auditorium, with common exam times. The exams would be proctored by the faculty involved. These would be administered on Friday and Tuesday.
Scott noted that to avoid conflicts with hybrid exams, we would need five hybrid exam days.
After discussion, the group decided to use the Friday as the hybrid class exam day and see how it works. Also, the group suggested that we encourage instructors to give hybrid exams online.
The length of the drop/add period was discussed. Katy Goforth motioned that the 3/5 option be implemented in Fall 2011, with a review of the 3/5 option later in the fall. Eugene Grant seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 5 to 2.
Scott reported that Banner 8 has a wait list function, and noted the capabilities of this function. The group discussed this and all agreed that it will be beneficial. Scott will meet with the divisions to present this new function and to answer any questions. The wait list will be implemented in Fall 2011.
Lynn Lewis reported on current/returning students and noted some issues with the terminology. Scott explained that a “current student” is a student that may not be in class for several semesters, but does not need to be readmitted to the college to register for a class. Lynn noted that the Health Education Division allows priority registration for currently enrolled students and does not advise a current student during priority registration. The other divisions do not have a way to differentiate between the two categories and will advise a current student during priority registration. The group agreed that we need to consider the terminology and the use of the wording “current student.”
Eugene Grant reported that some of the I & ET students will be working on a project with Anderson Interfaith Ministries. The students will be renovating a house that AIM will use as a resource center for one of its women’s programs.
He also announced that Fox Carolina News will be in Pendleton on Thursday, November 11, from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. The I & ET Division will be showcasing several projects during the event. We would like a big crowd, so all are invited.
Lynn reported that the fall site team visits are finished, and all had favorable results. Two more visits are scheduled for this spring.
Jackie announced that the ACBSP site visit had favorable results, as well.
Tim noted that the plans for the November 9 event at the Easley Campus are moving along.
Scott will send out the Easley event information soon. He also noted that a new form for expired courses, “Course Re-validation” is being created.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Recorded by: Anne Bryan
Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 23, at 2:00, Personnel Conference Room, RH 102
