Faculty Senate Agenda August 31, 2018

Academic Leadership Team - May 22, 2018

Members Present:       Gayle Arries, Jackie Blakley, Tiffany Blackwell, Rick Cothran, Mark Dougherty, Galen DeHay, Penny Edwards, Stacey Frank, Tom Lawrence, Lynn Lewis, Chris Marino, Mary Orem, Jeanne Otey, Sarah Shumpert

 

Members Absent:        Tim Bowen, Jenni Creamer, Mandy Elmore, Adam Ghiloni, Linda Jameison, Scott Harvey, Glenn Hellenga, Brian Swords

 

Other Attendees:         Margaret Burdette, Daniel Harbin, Richard Parker, Paul Phelps

 

Length of Meeting:      1 hour

 

The minutes of the May 8, 2018 meeting were approved as presented.

 

Daniel Harbin presented the CNC Academic Program Review.  He gave some background and noted that the program is growing in demand.  The review included discussion on the following:

 

Key Measures

            Enrollment

            Graduates

            Retainment

            Graduates’ salaries

 

Resources

            Faculty

            ITC

            Part of the Welding Department

            New machines

 

Accessibility & Design

 

Learning

 

Strategic Program Planning

            Open a program at the Oconee Campus

            Expand dual enrollment

            Develop plans for meeting the needs of Arthrex

 

After the Conclusion, Daniel answered questions and clarified a few points.  Members of the group made some suggestions about program growth.

 

Announcements:

 

Chris Marino reported that work on the Banner project continues, and we hope to have a fully integrated test system soon.

 

Mark Dougherty followed up on Chris’s report to note that the portal and Banner will launch at the same time.

 

Galen announced that this is Stacey Frank’s last meeting, and thanked her for her service.  Mia Tensely will join the group as the new Faculty Senate President.  He also reported that Summer FTE is at a 4% increase.  He also reminded the group that Marci Leake, the new AVP for Human Resources will start on June 4. 

 

Lynn Lewis announced that the para-medicine program director, David Davies, has started and is located at the Easley Campus.

 

Jackie Blakley noted that, with Meg Allan’s retirement in August, an instructor with possible appointment to department head position will be posted soon.

 

Mary Orem reported that PASCAL has launched South Carolina Affordable Learning (SCALE), a statewide initiative that seeks to reduce the overall cost of higher education for students by promoting the use of quality low-cost and no-cost learning materials.  The Affordable Learning Task Force is tasked with assessing current affordable learning programs in South Carolina and expanding awareness of affordable learning principles, practices and opportunities through training and professional development.  Faculty interested in this initiative can contact Mary for further details.

 

Galen also updated the group on Cengage.  Cengage has a single price ($120) subscription service that would include all course materials.  We have workgroup evaluating this option.  The college has about 100 classes that use Cengage products.  A survey was sent to those instructors to gather information on how they use those products. The survey results will be compiled and reviewed and sent back out.  Considering the business side and the teaching/learning side, we will have to make a decision in the near future.   

 

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 

Recorded By:               Anne Bryan

 

Next Meeting:              Tuesday, June 26, 2018 @ 1:00, in SSC 205

Academic Leadership Team - MAY 8, 2018

May 8, 2018, 2:00 pm, SSC Room 205

 

Members Present:       Gayle Arries, Jackie Blakley, Tiffany Blackwell, Tim Bowen, Rick Cothran, Mark Dougherty, Penny Edwards, Mandy Elmore, Stacey Frank, Adam Ghiloni, Glenn Hellenga, Linda Jameison, Tom Lawrence, Jeanne Otey, Sarah Shumpert, Brian Swords

 

Members Absent:        Jenni Creamer, Scott Harvey, Lynn Lewis, Chris Marino, Mary Orem

 

Other Attendees:         Jenn Hulehan

 

Length of Meeting:      1 hour

 

The minutes of the March 27, 2018 meeting were approved as submitted.

 

Galen briefly discussed the background of incorporating several Quality Matters standards into a common shell in Blackboard for online courses and face to face courses.  He noted that the Business and Public Services Division will pilot this activity. The group discussed the Blackboard Shell Communication Plan, and concluded that it may need to be broader to include an implementation plan.  During the discussion the following points were noted.

 

• Need a roll out strategy – Business & Public Services will pilot
• Training, if needed, and a timeline
• Who will own it?

 

Additional discussion took place on requiring grades to be entered in Blackboard.  Since several issues/questions need to be addressed (training/support, integration with third party vendors, and compliance), the requirement was tabled.

 

Brian Swords discussed Synchronous Online Learning.  He noted that currently we use the polycom in a classroom setting and Zoom, that a student can use anywhere.  Both are interactive and have had positive feedback.  The systems can co-exist, but the college needs to determine what we are trying to address with their use.  Considering the project charter and pathways handout, it was agreed that we need to reconvene a group to see how synchronous and asynchronous formats fit into the framework.  Other considerations include the assessment piece and a review of accreditation issues. 

 

Announcements:

 

Galen reported a change in the second suspension appeal process to include pre- and post-student reflection pieces. 

 

Mark Dougherty noted that the Assessment Center will cut back its hours slightly and close at 6:30 with the rest of Miller Hall. For after-hours needs, a drop box is available.

 

Sarah Shumpert noted that Robin Long has created a check off sheet to help determine what will go in the next catalog.  Robin will start the review process earlier, and will begin meeting with units this summer.

 

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 

Recorded By:               Anne Bryan

 

Next Meeting:              Tuesday, May 22, 2018 @ 1:00, in SSC 314