B. Management Improvement Plan Update
Dr. Wicker presented this agenda item, reporting that they are still closing out on the deliverable for Objective 4.5.1 and discussed current progress towards meeting that deliverable. Progress also is being made towards meeting Objective 4.10.1, though it has not yet been completed.
Chair Walston asked how long Dr. Wicker thought it would be before the Credit for Life program would be implemented.
Moving ahead to Objective 4.12.1, Dr. Wicker reported that the summative report (deliverable) is nearly complete, and he expects to write and upload the deliverable report within the next few days. Objective 4.13.1 does have a document out, and if any slight adjustments are needed, they will have President Akakpo sign off on it as an interim policy.
As to Dr. Wicker’s statement that a minimum of fifteen students will now be required for a class to be posted, Chair Walston inquired whether consideration was being given to those courses with fewer than fifteen students that students still need to take in order to graduate from their programs.
Dr. Wicker also reported on the status of Objective 1.4.1 and pointed out that a Faculty Handbook revision is due in the 3rd quarter of 2024. He stated that three other handbooks should be revised in conjunction with this in order to align with the overall strategic direction.
Dr. Wicker discussed progress towards Objective 4.18.1 and noted that the documents required by this deliverable also would be included in those being uploaded to the CPE and SACSCOC external evaluator portal this week. Further, $2,225,000 in funding dedicated to the completion of this deliverable which will go toward funds to help support the new college of business, engineering and technology. Progress is also being made toward Objective 8.03.01, which is due in Q3 of 2024 and has $4,600,000 in funding dedicated to the completion of this deliverable.
Dr. Dailey offered additional perspective and commented that the update to CPE would likely be submitted before the end of March deadline, so hopefully the $4.6M will be available to us sooner than later.
Regent Dukes asked Dr. Wicker if the University is at risk of not completing any of the aforementioned Management Improvement Plan objectives prior to the required deadline. Dr. Wicker responded that the Credit for Life would be late and explained why. Dr. Dailey added that all expected deadlines for this quarter would be met, especially the ones tied to funding. However, he further noted that the Credit for Life might be a little behind.
C. Update on Articulation Agreements
Moving ahead, Dr. Dailey presented this agenda item, including updates on the Institutional Aid Agreement with KCTCS, Articulation and Institutional Aid Agreement with LaGuardia Community College, Articulation and Institutional Aid Agreement with South Texas College, and the National Student Clearinghouse Agreement.
Chair Walston inquired whether the articulation and institutional aid agreements would include certificate-type programs that students might wish to acquire from us.
D. Policies Update
Dr. Wicker began the policy update by explaining that one item being presented here as an information item would be submitted as an action item in April. Dr. Wicker offered updates regarding the Academic