Provost’s Council
October 23, 2012
2:15 pm
Ruby Hicks Hall, Room 248
Members Present: Doug
Allen, Jackie Blakley, Tim Bowen, Scott Britten, Scott Harvey, Dan Holland, Lynn
Lewis, Amoena Norcross
Members Absent: Amanda
Blanton, Sarah Shumpert, Brian Swords
Others Present:
Length of Meeting: 1.5 hours
Topics Discussed:
Galen noted that Academic and Student Affairs has many
policies and procedures to be reviewed in this cycle. He asked the group to continue to review them
with the appropriate areas/individuals and to bring any updated policies and
procedures to the Provost’s Council for review and approval.
Galen briefly discussed Professional Development Day. He noted that there is no good time to have
an event like this, but he will discuss possible alternate dates with Sharon
Colcolough. Many good sessions are
planned and some excellent speakers will be presenting. Employees are encouraged to participate, but
there will not be any adverse action if they do not.
Amoena led the discussion on a draft of the Curriculum
Committee charter.
Committee Purpose
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A divisional committee
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Should stay broad/general
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Add “new” to the purpose statement . “Review new
and proposed changes…..”
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Consider an expedited review process with
balance and strategic input
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Need continuity
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Using a staggered mechanism for new
representatives but multiple terms for a representative may skew the rotation
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Agreed to continue with one representative for
the Arts & Sciences Division
Committee Officers and Terms
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Limit to two consecutive terms or approval of
the dean
Committee Year
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Consider following a submission cycle that
aligns with SBTCE, DOE, and SACS requirements
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Insert “Provost” at the beginning of the
description. “Provide analysis and
recommendations to proposed curriculum changes to the Provost to 1) ensure…..”
Bylaws
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No decision by the group
Galen will revise the draft and bring it to the next meeting
for review and discussion.
The minutes of the October 9, 2012 meeting were approved
with a minor revision.
Scott mentioned that during peak times, the number of
tuition payments between 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm was minimal. After review and with the approval of the
administration, the college will move to a standard closing time of 6:30 for
all offices. Scott noted that he planned
to communicate this to students in November.
It was noted that the payment gateway is going down and will
not be available until mid-December. The
college is working with a new vendor and is negotiating the contract. The Business Office will communicate this
information.
With
an agenda item pending, the meeting was adjourned.
Recorded by: Anne
Bryan
Next Meeting: Tuesday,
November 13, at 2:15 p.m., in RH 245
