Academic Delivery Group Meeting
May 22, 2012
2:00 p.m.
Personnel Conference Room
Members Present: Doug Allen, Jackie Blakley, Scott Harvey, Lynn Lewis, Donna Shannon, Sarah Shumpert, Brian Swords
Members Absent: Tim Bowen, Gwen Owens
Others Present: Robin McFall
Length of Meeting: .50 hours
Topics Discussed:
Dr. Buckhiester welcomed Robin McFall to the meeting. Robin attended in Gwen’s absence.
The minutes of the April 23 meeting were approved with a minor change.
The Academic Calendar topic was removed from the agenda, so the group discussed the Library hours. The group reviewed Marla’s updated information. Lynn noted that the Health Education Division did not have any issues with the earlier closing time. Robin reported that she had polled the English department faculty, and since evening students had until 8:00 to use the Library, the faculty did not have any concerns about the closing time. Dr. Buckhiester stated that he and Marla will meet with Dr. Booth to present the proposal. Dr. Buckhiester asked the group to let him know of any concerns.
Under Announcements, Scott discussed requests for registrations after the deadline. Scott asked the group to try to have the justification be at the level of a life event, rather than just because the student did not pay or did not show up. He noted that if the dean signs off on the justification, Student Records puts the student in the class. It was noted that Blackboard links to Banner can cause confusion. If the student is in Banner, but not in Blackboard, when the extract is run the student is put back into Banner. Then the student can re-enter the class, and complete the work.
Scott also discussed course substitutions. Marilyn Angoli is completing the substitution sheets and will send them to the deans for review. He wants to be certain the information is correct. Scott stressed that course substitutions need to be universal, and need to be accepted all the time.
Lynn congratulated Donna Shannon on receiving the Presidential Medallion.
Doug noted Pendleton High School is phasing out its Automotive Technology program and phasing in a Mechatronics Program, and has contacted us about picking up some of their students. He also mentioned the Itron layoff. Prior to the registration deadline, the EIT faculty and staff will contact these employees to see if they are interested in returning to school.
Brian reported that the Easley Campus summer enrollment has increased 50%. He also noted that he is working with the Pickens YMCA on the campus’ signature event, a bike ride.
Sarah reported that she is pleased with the number of registrants for the Mark Taylor workshops. Dr. Buckhiester stressed how good Dr. Taylor is and mentioned that he would hate for anyone to miss the opportunity to hear him.
Sarah also thanked the group for the work with the testing and training of DegreeWorks. She also noted Lou Ann Martin’s good work and thanked her for her efforts.
Donna announced that Amoena Norcross is the new Faculty Senate President. For the most part next year’s Senate will be a new group. The results will be announced next week.
Dr. Buckhiester noted that the Online Faculty Credentialing process has been revised to allow a faculty member two business days to respond appropriately, as requested by Faculty Senate. If it is fully funded next year, it will go forward with that one change.
Dr. Buckhiester mentioned two workshops that should be good and which faculty may be interested in attending.
- The Midlands Tech Assessment Institute in July
- The System Office’s “Plugged In” conference in September
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Recorded by: Anne Bryan
Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 26, at 2:00 p.m., in the Personnel Conference Room,
RH 102
