November 11, 2014
2:00 pm.
Ruby Hicks Hall, Room 248
(Revised January 27, 2015)
Members Present: Dan
Averette, Jackie Blakley, Tim Bowen, Jenni Creamer, Scott Harvey, Lynn Lewis, Marla
Roberson, Sarah Shumpert, Brian Swords, Hap Wheeler
Length of Meeting: 1.25 hours
Topics Discussed:
The Minutes of the September 9, 2014 meeting were approved
as presented.
Gayle Arries discussed Marketing Process Changes and
distributed and briefly discussed two handouts, an order form and a
storyboarding form. She explained, that
with the break with Public Relations, marketing has been re-named to Lime
Design and noted that Lime Design is changing focus to be much more strategic
and creative. After expressing what is
needed, the marketing staff will use its expertise and multiple talents to help
the requester consider the many options available and to determine the one best
suited to the need.
Sarah Shumpert presented the Strategic Plan Update. She distributed a handout and discussed the
overview of the December 11 PAC meeting.
She touched on the purpose of the meeting, noting that it was very
fluid, and reviewed how to prepare for the meeting. She reminded the group about the planning
link on eTC and noted that Chris Marino will help any way he can. Galen stated
that he will not be meeting with each unit to discuss the plan, as he has done
in the past. He asked that each
Provost’s Council member review the planning process with his/her direct
reports, discuss the Strategic Directives, and solicit ideas for the upcoming
planning meeting.
Galen gave the Organizational Chart Update. He announced that Linda Jameison has accepted
the Assistant Vice President for Student Development and Engagement position
and will begin on January 2. He touched
on the revisions in the organization chart, and noted that Executive Staff will
expand to include all of Dr. Booth’s direct reports and all of his direct
reports, except for the Institutional Research Director. By the Christmas break, he hopes to have the
curriculum and instruction assistant vice president position posted and to have
the search underway. While it will be
re-purposed and modified, he would like for the Provost’s Council to continue
to exist.
Under Announcements:
Galen:The November 25 Provost’s Council meeting is cancelled.
Jackie:
Is hosting Tri-County’s initial meeting of the South Carolina Women in Higher Education on Wednesday, November 19, and hopes the event will be well attended. An e-mail with information was distributed. She will be happy to answer any questions.
Jenni:
Distributed and discussed an Enrollment Status Report. She noted the pilot of three group orientation sessions beginning on November 18and discussed the format for these sessions. A pilot always has uncertainties, but we have to start somewhere.
Marla:
Reported that the search to fill the Library’s open position is underway, and that 2500 students have attended information literacy workshops since the beginning of fall semester. Please contact her with any Library needs.
Marla also gave background to and asked for input on the contract issue. After discussion, it was agreed that a lack of communication played a part in this issue, and that those affected can discuss it with their deans, prior to meeting with Human Resources staff.
Dan A.:
Was pleased to announce that Bosch has committed to giving the college $50,000 this year and another $50,000 next year.
Matt:
Reported on the cyber security kickoff and noted that 16 policies and procedures must be in place by 2016. Higher education has a disadvantage in meeting compliance deadlines due to no guidance or training and a shorter time frame. The goal is to look at what actually fits for higher education and to comply as a state system, with a common framework.
Sarah:
Noted that Kathe German, the outside evaluator of the Title II grant, will be on campus soon to review Year 4. The goals of the grant were very ambitious, and she is pleased with how they have been accomplished. We are in the last year of the grant and are in the process of transitioning out of it, so no new initiatives were introduced this year.
Hap:
Is working with Amanda Blanton on a new dual enrollment initiative to offer a more significant schedule at the Pickens Career Center. This initiative should provide more efficiency and a better product.
Brian:
As the new chair of the Pickens County School Board, noted that one goal of that group is to use the high school senior year as a college year.
Tim:
Announced that the spring enrollment process is going well. The Rosenwald School has been named the newest site on the SC Heritage Corridor. This will provide access to some limited funding for signage and programming. Two student groups in Mary Geren’s English 101 class completed service-learning projects related to the Rosenwald School.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Recorded By: Anne Bryan
Next Meeting: TBD
