Placement Committee Minutes 6-11-15

Tri-County Technical College – Placement Committee Meeting (E-Mail)
 
Thursday, June 11, 2015 -- 3:27 p.m. 

Faculty/Staff (E-Mailed)

Andrea Barnett, K.C. Bryson, Shelley Burgins, Keri Catalfomo, Linda Crowe, George Fiori, Scott Harvey, Jennifer Hulehan, Trent Hulehan, Tasheka Johnson, Joan Kalley, Tracy Kilgore, Dr. Gwen Owens, Donna Palmer, Carol Watts, Dr. Hap Wheeler

Opening Remarks

Andrea Barnett called the meeting to order with the following remarks:

Ø  First, I would like to thank you all for agreeing to serve on the Placement Committee. Next, I would like to call to order a meeting via email. I know we have busy schedules and this is the best format to disperse information quickly.

 

Ø  As you see above attached is an Asset Score Sheet document. The reading score for RDG 032 was changed from 0-34 to 31-34. This change was made due to a memorandum understanding with Adult Education in our service area. According to Carol Watts the agreement is that if a student scores below 31 on the reading portion of asset they are referred to Adult Ed.

Ø  The Assessment Center has been following this procedure for a few years, the form was just not updated.  The change was made at the same time COMPASS charts were changed to a minimum reading score of 37.

Ø  Students who fall in this category are given the opportunity to retest.  If they fail to meet the required reading scores the second time, they must attend skills upgrading classes at Adult Ed before taking any classes here at TCTC.

Ø   Please respond to this email that you received it and if you have any questions. I don’t mind calling if we need more discussion.

Responses listed below:

Ø  Fourteen (14) affirmative responses to the e-mail.

Ø  Two (2) no response to e-mail.

Ø  Received. In agreement: the memorandum of agreement has been in place for years.  I think the only reason the ASSET score sheet wasn't updated is simply that we don't use ASSET very often anymore. This is just a technicality.

Ø  Looks great! Andrea, please let me know when approved so I can get banner updated.

 

Staff Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 5-14-15

Staff Advisory Board Meeting Minutes

 May 14, 2015             8:30 a.m.

Ruby Hicks Conference Room, RH102

Members Present: Debbie Thrasher, Jessica Raymond, Debbie Powell, Tammy Stout-Fiske, Jamie Black, Jessica Scott, Scott Jaeschke

Members Absent:  Cathy Strasser

Welcome- Debbie welcomed all members to the meeting.

Review of Minutes of April 09, 2015

There were no revisions and a motion was passed for the minutes to be approved.  The second motion was made and the minutes were approved as written.  

Issues Discussed

1.       Spring cookout and drawing of door prizes:  Debbie thanked all members for participating with the Spring cookout.  Debbie forwarded emails she had received from across campus expressing gratitude and enjoyment with the event. This was something different than in the past and employees that participated seemed to enjoy this event. 

Biltmore House tickets- Chris McFarlin – Criminal Justice Dept.

Atlanta Aquarium tickets- Linda McEntire – Campus Safety

16- $25.00 Gift Card Winners

Eric Griffith- Maintenance

Coreea McCoppin- Advising & Success Coaching

Christina Houck- Admissions/Recruitment

Rick Cothran- Corporate & Community Education

Jonathan Finch – Campus Safety

Donald White – Advising & Success Coaching

Roberta Sitton – Business Affairs

Tonique Dennis – Maintenance

Debbie Nelms – Institutional Advancement

Gwen Owens – Comprehensive Studies

Richard Smith – Instructional Support

Kevin Foley- Science Dept.

Donna Gustin – TRIO

Laneika Musalini – Institutional Advancement

Ashley Brady- Health Education (Vet Tech)

Golf towel winners donated by Foundation Office

Brad Bowen- Criminal Justice 

Carolyn White -Admissions

2.    SAB By-laws update – Debbie emailed the revisions of the SAB By Laws to all members and asked if anyone had any concerns or questions. The members voted and a motion was passed to approve the revisions. Debbie will notify Sharon Colcolough of the approval.  

3.    Vote on FY16 Chair, Vice-chair, and Secretary - The members discussed the FY16 duties of officers. Debbie asked the four members remaining on the board to think about these positions and officers will be voted on at the first meeting for FY16 which will be July 9.

4.    June event planning – Member discussed options on spending the remaining funds.  An ice cream social will be planned for June for all campuses. Debbie will communicate by email with updates on quotes for this event. There was a discussion concerning the chair having to have served at least one full year prior to taking the leadership role. 

5.    Other business

6.    Meeting adjourned at 9:30 am.

Next scheduled meeting should be June 9, 2015. 

 

Staff Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 4-9-15

Staff Advisory Board Meeting  Minutes

 April 9, 2015      8:30 a.m.

 Ruby Hicks Conference Room, RH102

 Members Present: Debbie Thrasher, Jessica Raymond, Debbie Powell, Tammy Stout-Fiske, Jamie Black, Jessica Scott, Scott Jaeschke, Cathy Strasser

Members Absent:  No Absent.

Guest:  Lisa Anderson – Orientation Committee Update

 Review of Minutes of March 12, 2015

Scott motioned for the minutes to be approved.  The second motion was made by Jessica R.   Minutes are approved as written.

 Issues Discussed

1.    Lisa Anderson attended the meeting to discuss updates concerning a project she is chairing involving the development of a standardized employee orientation.   The committee meets every Friday morning at 9 a.m. and guests are welcome.  Lisa stated the committee has been interviewing and gathering suggestions from numerous employees across campus over the last two weeks. The committee is hoping to identify different components that need to be delivered.  The committee’s goal is to have a process outline by the end of the fiscal year.  The next step will be determining who will be responsible for each of the components.   The committee members are:  Lisa Anderson, Tim Nelson, Richard Smith, Deborah Brock, Emily Danuser, Bethany Terry, Marianne Yohannan, and Roberta Sitton.

2.    SAB By-laws update – Sharon reported to Debbie that she is working with Galen DeHay on additional

revisions.  She will report back later.

3.    Cathy reported a total balance remaining of $3,313.40 budget amount left for the spring events.

4.    Spring Event – A Cookout is planned for May 1, 2015 on the Pendleton campus from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The committee agreed on additional menu items for 250 employees. Jessica will work with Sandra Dacus in the café on total cost. Jessica will develop the announcement for the cookout and Debbie will post on eTc and send all full-time faculty/staff email announcements. The committee discussed the amphitheater but later agreed outside the café on the courtyard side would work better rain or shine. Debbie will email Sandra to reserve café if needed. The cookout would be rain or shine. Jamie has reserved the grill and will work with Scott on tables, easy-ups and coolers. The committee discussed door prizes for the event and made suggestions. Debbie will check with alumni association on tickets that are being sold.  The committee discussed music and speaker system. Debbie will contact John Woodson. Tammy stated the foundation has corn hole boards that could be used for this event and some small door prizes to donate.

5.    Employee Celebration – Debbie is scheduled to present the project to the Executive staff  Wednesday, 4/15/15.  If approved, a pilot is projected to start this fall. 

6.    Meeting adjourned at 9:30 am.

Next scheduled meeting should be May14, 2015.