Academic Delivery Group Meeting
February 8, 2011
1:00 p.m.
Personnel Conference Room
Members Present: Susan Allen, Jackie Blakley, Tim Bowen, Katy Goforth, Eugene Grant, Scott Harvey, Lynn Lewis, Gwen Owens
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Length of Meeting: 1 hour
Topics Discussed:
The minutes of the January 25, 2011 meeting were approved with minor changes.
Scott discussed Faculty Grade Summary. This is a new link that provides a summary of a class for the semester. Since it has a record of grade changes and withdrawal information, Scott recommended that faculty print the report and file it with the grade book.
Dr. Buckhiester reported on the Academic Fresh Start Policy. He noted that it was modified to address most of the changes recommended by Faculty Senate and discussed at the last Academic Delivery Group meeting. The final version requires a three year time span between the last attendance date and the re-entry date and, under the last bullet, clarifies that other institutions are not bound by our Academic Fresh Start policy. The deadline for an Academic Fresh Start petition will be the late registration day of the term in which the student is applying, which was in the original version. This final version of the policy will be in the new catalog.
Dr. Buckhiester reported on the recent joint CAO/CSSO meeting. Dr. Belle Wheelan, from SACS, attended the meeting. Tri-County had been invited to prepare questions for Dr. Wheelan to address. She answered every question, in detail, and provided us with much useful information.
Dr. Buckhiester noted that the Bridge to Clemson MOA is currently under review. The draft indicates that in order to successfully “cross the Bridge” a student must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50. Tri-County does not currently track the cumulative grade point average. It will be necessary to seek clarification from Clemson on whether it wishes to use the cumulative grade point average in determining if a student is successful in crossing. Scott indicated that, if there is a need, the cumulative grade point average could be tracked separately with an ISIS report.
Priority scheduling was discussed. At the Anderson Campus, the Arts & Sciences and Business & Public Services divisions may have come to the point where they are running out of room. Jackie will have a discussion with her department heads to regroup and to see if they really need additional rooms.
Two possible solutions to the room issue were presented.
- Cut back on credit offerings.
- Redistribute the “credit rooms” and possibly re-visit the dedicated CCE space. Tim noted that 1/3 of the multi-purpose room has been used for classroom space. It is not ideal, but it is doable.
Gwen noted that she and Jackie are still working on the room issue and may gather the department heads for their input. They will let Dr. Buckhiester know the outcome of that discussion.
Under Announcements, Gwen announced that Galen DeHay has been invited by Pearson Publishing to attend a conference as part of a roundtable that will discuss student success and retention.
Lynn announced that following the site visit, with a unanimous recommendation, Nursing has been re-accredited for eight years. She also reported that Lisa Walton, an adjunct instructor, will be donating stem cells for a recipient, in Fairfax, VA.
Susan encouraged the group to join the LC^2 group on eTC. The group has information and updates about LC^2.
Jackie noted that she will be filling two positions. The CRJ instructor and CRJ paralegal positions are posted and the searches are underway.
Tim noted that the Easley and Anderson Campus staffs are cross-training, and that the MCS team effort is moving along well.
Eugene reported that his division is focusing on STEM initiatives and noted the Lego League competition as an example. He reported that Pickens County has approached him about working with the high school robotics teams and some GET faculty will step in to help. Some teachers in Oconee and Anderson are interested in this initiative as well. This will help the I & ET Division to stay involved with and tied to the career centers and high schools.
Scott reported that he has a group looking at the advising guide on ISIS. The intent is to make it less cumbersome. He is also working on academic standing. He will adjust the rules in our system to see how the history is affected. In addition, he noted that ImageNow will soon be implemented at the Pendleton Campus. ImageNow is a scanner that allows documents to be processed much more quickly.
Katy asked if a formal announcement will be made concerning rules of travel and restrictions on travel for the rest of the year. Dr. Buckhiester stated that no announcement is anticipated; and that employees need to be mindful of the budget situation and to continue to use good judgment concerning decisions related to non-required travel.
Dr. Buckhiester noted that April 29 is not listed as an exam day on the 2011 spring calendar. That day will be used as an exam day for hybrid classes.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Recorded by: Anne Bryan
Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 22, at 1:00, in the Personnel Conf. Room, RH 102
