Members Present: Gayle
Arries, Tiffany Blackwell, Jackie Blakley, Tim Bowen, Ahmad Chaudhry, Jenni
Creamer, Rick Cothran, Galen DeHay, Mark Dougherty, Mandy Elmore, Linda
Jameison, Tasheka Johnson, Scott Harvey, Glenn Hellenga, Gabe Hollingsworth, Tom
Lawrence, Chris Marino, Bryan Manuel, Julia Seligson, Sarah Shumpert, Brian
Swords, Luke VanWingerden
Members Absent:
Adam Ghiloni, Mary Orem
Other Attendees:
Ann Hall, Tim Jared, Tracy Wactor, Matt Whitten
Length of Meeting: 1.5 hours
The minutes of the July 9,
2019 meeting were approved as revised.
Furniture Discussion
Galen DeHay updated the group
on classroom furniture requests. While
we have funding for furniture, a group is finalizing its work on creating a
framework for furniture for teaching and learning classrooms. Furniture was requested for classrooms in
Fulp, Pickens, Cleveland, and Halbert. With a full-scale renovation in the
future, Oconee Hall was not included in the request. Until we finalize the framework, it is
premature to purchase anything. At the
September 4 Curriculum & Instruction Team meeting, Luke VanWingerden will
update the group on the close of the project and give the PLEET (Physical
Learning Environments Experience Team) team’s preliminary results. Luke stressed that faculty need to know what
is going on and will be invited to input sessions. He asked to be invited to division/department
meetings to provide information. He
noted that budgeting cycles for technology and furniture have been
aligned. The members of the group were
asked to verify that faculty approve starting with these locations.
Equipment Prioritization
Galen gave some background on
the equipment process and reviewed the criteria. With the low amount of funding
needed for the Arts & Sciences, Business & Public Services, Student
Support & Engagement, and Comprehensive Studies requests, the group agreed to
approve all of them. The requests need
to move through the proper procurement channels.
Corporate & Community
Education, Engineering & Industrial Technology Division, and Health
Education Division equipment requests were reviewed. Each dean made adjustments
to their requests, which Galen noted on the spreadsheet. Tracy Wactor will compile a new equipment
list and review it with Galen for any adjustments. Galen will update the deans on the revised
list at the September 4 Curriculum & Instruction Team meeting.
Announcements
Jenni Creamer:
The administrative drop for
non-attendance is Friday. Jenni stressed
the need for faculty to enter attendance, so that success coaches can reach out
to students. She also reported that, at
6,208, enrollment is up. FTE is up
2.98%. Headcount is up 1.575%.
Luke VanWingerden:
Reported on the Pearson
issue. Pearson is continuing to have
issues with their services. We have been
told that they are trying a fix this morning, but we have not heard an update
on this. We will communicate later today
once we hear something one way or another.
Rick Cothran:
Reported that CCE had a
record number of students (3,387) last quarter and revenue is above where they
have ever been.
Jackie Blakley:
Reminded the group about the
Men of Color luncheon on Wednesday, August 28.
They are pleased that 65 students have registered.
Ahmad Chaudhry:
Announced that the Health
Education Division will host an open house on October 3. Planning is in the early stages. More to come.
Glenn Hellenga:
Reported that at various
appointments he has had lately, he is hearing good things from our graduates.
Scott Harvey:
Attendance needs to be
entered by 9:30 on Friday, August 30. At
10:00, students with attendance issues will be dropped.
Mark Dougherty:
Announced that online
accident reporting will be available soon.
Galen DeHay:
·
Noted the change
in the custodial company for the college.
With the new group, we hope for a higher level of service.
·
At the Early Care
& Education “Family Meeting” last week, he talked with the students about
why they are a family. One student noted
that she feels like she belongs. How it
happened, why it happened, and her comments validate the college’s good work.
With no further business, the
meeting was adjourned.
Recorded By:
Anne
Bryan
Next Meeting: Tuesday,
September 10 @ 1:00, in RH 220A
