announcement next week about Interfolio training. 27 faculty members have started training in the new Blackboard.
No update.
Wild Health COVID 19 surveillance testing taking place today and future Fridays. We only had two days notice of the last Pfizer vaccine opportunity on campus. Franklin County Health Department has the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. In response to questions, Nurse Todd said that vaccinated people don't need to be tested, but can. She said she is doing it. Also, children of KSU employees can test here. The state legislature has forbidden any state agency to require COVID-19 vaccination, so that will not be an option for fall. Dr. Stack (state health director) will be meeting with university presidents about this.
Career Services is experiencing its senior rush season. 50 students are participating in the Student Success Academy, out of 85 enrolled. A new online tool will soon be available for practice interviews and help with resume writing. Career Services is adding three staff positions to reach out to employers and connect with students. The Internship Advisory Council is active and working on campus-wide internship guidelines.
No update.
The legislature passed a fifth year extension for high school students who want a do-over due to COVID 19. Dr. Schneller is working with Jennifer Williams in admissions to reach out to neighboring high schools to let those students know that if they come to KSU we can help them catch up instead.
No update.
Summer and fall schedules are up on WIRED. Urge students to get registered. This will help us plan for fall.
The last online workshop was a big success and another is planned with the same presenter April 22. He said that his office is working to make our campus truly an HBCU experience.
a Academic Policy Committee report [20 minute time limit] Buddhi Gyawali, Chair APC has been working with Dr. Schneller and Lauren Graves on a series of policy statements. These were presented as action items for Senate approval.
The first item sets out a policy for demonstrating the match between faculty credentials and the courses faculty are teaching. This is to ensure and document our compliance with SACSCOC faculty credentials requirements. This item was approved unanimously.
A policy laying out requirements and procedures for entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with another institution was presented. This too was approved without opposition.