August 25, 2015
1:00 pm
Ruby Hicks Hall, Room 248
Members Present: Gayle
Arries, Dan Averette, Jackie Blakley, Tim Bowen, Jenni Creamer, Tom Hiebel, Lynn Lewis, Lou Ann Martin, Linda
Jameison, Sarah Shumpert, Brian Swords, Hap Wheeler
Members Absent: Scott
Harvey
Others Present:
Length of Meeting: 2 hours
Topics Discussed:
The August 11, 2015 meeting minutes were approved as
presented.
The discussion on the SC Accelerate Grant was postponed
until the next meeting.
Galen briefly discussed the policies and procedures that
were recently distributed. These
documents went to the individuals with the most knowledge in the area. All policies will be reviewed at the
September 8 meeting. All procedures will
be reviewed at the September 22 meeting.
Hap Wheeler presented Procedure 8-4-1010.1, Student Evaluation of Credit Courses and
Faculty, which was approved as presented.
Sarah Shumpert facilitated a review of the Academic Program
Review and asked for the group to consider things that stood out to them during
the review. The group broke into
subgroups to discuss “Pluses”, areas that impressed and how that happened and
“Wishes”, areas that were not addressed quite as well and what can be done to
address those issues. It was noted that this information can be used
1.
To analyze the program to help develop a three year
plan. Have the structure in place to
help.
2.
To be considered in the Project Updates meetings. Could target specific areas for professional
development.
3.
To consider whose role it is to handle an “Ask.” Project management system should address this
need.
The following “Pluses” and “Wishes” came from the small
group work.
Pluses:
·
Openness to change (curricular redesign)
·
Involvement in facilities planning
·
HIPs evident
·
Passionate faculty
·
Passion for program
·
Real life applications
·
Realistic view of program status
·
Internal partnerships with staff support as
collaborator
Members of the group volunteered to work on specific
“Wishes,”
Wishes:
·
Way to streamline and provide support for
external partnerships (Gayle)
·
Internal College Program “Fair” to learn more
about each other’s programs (Linda)
·
Help with incorporating workplace skills into
the curriculum (Linda)
·
Night programs, provide infrastructure (Linda)
·
Clearer roles and responsibilities in student
recruitment (Jenni)
·
Informed development of APR questions so
information can be effectively used across the college (Jenni)
The following “Wishes” had a shared theme and will be
addressed collectively by the Provost’s Council as a group.
·
Program ownership
·
Identify and connect to resources
·
Less overwhelmed
·
Seek out help
·
Development on how to create business plan for
resource needs/allocation
·
Common/shared understanding of
roles/responsibilities
·
Focused follow-up and distribution of
information – enrollment, marketing, engagement, etc.
Announcements:
Jenni:
Kudos to all involved in enrollment and orientation. Enrollment is on target and the college is in
good shape. It was stressed that we are
not chasing heads. We serving students who
have submitted an application and are interested in Tri-County. We will host the high school guidance
counselor breakfast. If there are any
new initiatives for presentation at the breakfast, send them to Jenni.
Lou Ann:
We are still advising for Session C. There are not a lot of courses
available. Success Coaches are reviewing
information and are contacting students if they are not a good fit for Session
C. She also mentioned that they found
certain courses that are marked as distance learning courses, but have a set
meeting pattern. The concept of an
E-Campus will be discussed at the next deans’ meeting.
Gayle:
The website is moving forward, with an August 31 award
date. Once awarded, it will move very
quickly.
Linda:
Noted the Student Conduct procedures that have been
approved. Updated versions will be on
the website. Title IX training will be
included in COL 103 and 105. The college
will continue the workshops, which touch on awareness, options, and how to be
proactive. Linda also noted that the
Library search has been concluded. A
decision will be forthcoming.
Sarah:
The deadline for the Curriculum Coordinator position has
been extended.
Dan:
Reminded the group that if a grant affects another
department, that department needs to be involved in and sign off on the grant.
Hap:
The Honors program has 25 students enrolled. The feedback is very positive.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Recorded By: Anne Bryan
Next Meeting: Tuesday,
September 8 at 1:00, in RH 248
