division would be very large to manage, even if the chair had 50% reduction in teaching load. The guest hoped that more release time for chairs and deans would be considered.
The guest then asked if there were job descriptions available for the chair and dean positions. The VP responded that these descriptions will be drafted with faculty input. The descriptions will be sent out for feedback when the time arrives.
The guest went on to comment on the layers of administration (deans, chairs, coordinators) and noted that coordinators need compensation. The VP responded that she is aware that compensation for coordinators is not consistent across the campus and that we need to work to be sure compensation is fair.
A senator pointed out that many of these issues would be good to discuss in a strategic plan committee, and he asked if there were any plans to reform one. The VP noted that the Board of Regents requested a draft of a plan be ready for the October Board meeting, and that we need to be sure all units are aligned. We must break down silos at the university.
Another guest echoed the concern that some coordinators are not compensated and VP Jackson indicated those situations should be reported to her. Chair Glass noted this was an issue she was going to bring up during her committee report.
President Sipes asked if there is an organization chart for the student affairs side of the university, and if so, whether it would be made public. VP Jackson responded that there was some movement in student affairs and she needed to examine its organization again before making a chart public. Nevertheless, she will do so soon and wanted everyone to know that she is invested in transparency.
Chair Glass added that the present conversation had covered many of the issues PCC wanted to raise in its memo. One item, however, that had not been addressed is the Associate Provost position on the chart. VP Jackson responded that that position is connected to her office with a dotted line to indicate it has not been decided if it is necessary; she has no immediate plans to fill this position.
Chair Glass went on to ask for the timeline of any chair or dean searches. VP Jackson said we are looking at the beginning of November.
A guest asked if dual enrollment courses fall under the Office of Continuing and Distance Education, to which the VP replied they do not.
VP Jackson shared that she is looking to acquire a faculty house to serve as a meeting space. A senator asked if the blue house could be used for this purpose, but VP Jackson noted that someone already has designs for it.
A motion was passed to extend time for 10 minutes.