Dr. Michael Dailey presented his report for Online Studies. He let us know that there will be faculty engagement opportunities to provide faculty online course training both online and face to face. The Quality Matters program will be utilized to provide faculty training for teaching online courses. Faculty evaluations are available for those who want it.
Student Engagement had no report but it was mentioned that Krissalyn Love informed the body that Mr. Travis Haskins has been returned to student advising and he will be primarily working with undergrads (mostly freshmen students). The Learning Center is running again. Bred Leadership is currently working on a leadership conference.
Dr. Kris Grimes gave an update on the Dual Credit program. While spring course requests have been cancelled, he anticipates that in the future, more dual credit courses will be added. He said that those coming students will be enrolled in both our regular courses and in dual credit options. The program is being redesigned to offer maximum credit for the students.
Dr. Grimes continued on presenting the Academic Professional Committee's report. An action item discussed involved PAFs and some adjustments need to be done regarding pro-rating based on the class size. IRB requirements will be reviewed.
Dr. Chris Wang presented the Curriculum Committee report. There is a program change proposal regarding the mass communication and journalism program course hours as the journalism minor has been removed due to low student enrollment. The mass communication planning ladder has been updated to reflect the change. The motion to accept the change was approved.
Dr. Mccutchen stated that the faculty evaluation rubric will be reviewed and he is sending the Provost an article on how it can be effectively used.
Dr. Swagata Banerjee Professional Evaluation Concerns committee report. The mentioned the issue of campus maintenance and housekeeping. The committee was also made aware that there are elevator buttons that are not working and unpaid student bills are negatively impacting enrollment. The ADP system is reflecting incorrect leave hours and Sharon MGee has joined the committee as a new member.