ECSU Minutes January 13, 2012
Recorder:
Deborah MacMillan
Recorder Email:
Meeting Date:
Friday, January 13, 2012
Committee:
Executive Committee of the University Senate
Minutes Text:
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Executive Committee Meeting
Present: Jan Clark, Bruce Harshbarger, Sandra Jordan, Deborah MacMillan, Judith Malachowski, Bryan Marshall, Cara Meade, Matt Rogers, Craig Turner, and Catherine Whelan
Regrets: Stas Preczewski, Lyndall Muschell
Absent: Ken McGill |
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Call to Order by Jan Clark Agenda approved Minutes from 11/4/2011 approved as amended. |
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Committee Reports
CAPC: report by Dr. Ryan Brown Presented report regarding the revision of the General Education Goals that was developed by the University Assessment Team. It is suggested that the General Education Goals be renamed the University Shared Learning Goals. It is also proposed that the goals be revised to reflect the university mission and that the set of eleven General Educations Goals be replaced with 4 Shared Learning Goals. These will be presented at the next Senate meeting.
Dr. Brown also presented a proposal from CAPC on the Revision of Core Curriculum. This will also be presented at the next Senate meeting. These two proposals are attached in to the minutes.
Dr. Brown also asked for clarification regarding Board of Regents process for new program approval. Dr. Sandra Jordan (Provost) discussed the fact that the Board of Regents has a back-log for new program approvals because the Board is in the process of developing a new more extensive process for the review of new programs. The Board only plans on reviewing one new program from each university this year.
RPIPC: report by Dr. Judith Malachowski Agenda items from RPIPC December 2, 2012 meeting:
1. Gap analysis report – Carnegie Community Engagement – Mr. Tom Miles, Chair of Task Force Mr. Miles reviewed a brief background leading to the initial investigation of a Carnegie Community Engagement designation for Georgia College. A full report of that discussion is posted in the minutes. RPIPC supported continuing to seek this designation for Georgia College. A motion will be presented at the February Senate meeting
2. Smoking policy The Georgia College smoking policy was reviewed once more. The issue seems to be enforcement of the current policy, particularly requiring smokers to use the designated smoking areas. There are no sanctions for violation of the policy. RPIPC takes no further action on this topic.
Comments of the committee presented to ECUS on January 13: 1. Request a University-wide review of the new common meeting time, including the impact of student activities. 2. Suggest changing the opening of the MAX at 7:15AM instead of 7:30AM so students have more time to eat prior to an 8:00AM class. 3. A general comment for more information about the progress of the crosswalk between Front Campus and Student Activities Center.
APC: report by Dr. Bryan Marshall for Dr. Amy Pinney Video Recording Class Lectures Update: APC re-visited the issue of video recording. Mark Vale will contact Marc Cardinelli again for policy, and the topic is on our agenda for February.
Fall Commencement. Guest Evan Karanovich. In December we met with Kay Anderson, who heads the committee planning Fall Commencement. At that time she said we did not need a motion. At the ECUS meeting that I am unable to attend as I am in class, Bryan Marshall was told we DO need a motion. We are collaborating with Kay on text.
Department of Government and Sociology requested APC’s consideration and approval of a proposal. Funke Fontenot and Jason Rich outlined the proposal, which we support. The motion is being crafted further by Funke and Jason in preparation for our February meeting.
SAPC: Bruce Harshbarger for Ms. Dianne Chamblee Reported that SAPC were in the process of reviewing the university’s Sexual Harassment Policy. Also reported that SAPC was seeking clarification about the management of the Bobcat monitors. The committee was also reviewing and discussing the impact of the new common meeting time on the student activities. Dr. Catherine Whelan suggested that this should be coordinated and be looked at in terms of faculty, staff, and students. It was also recommended that it might be better to wait until the end of the year and complete a coordinated assessment at that time.
FAPC: report by Dr. Craig Turner See the attached report provided by Dr. Craig Turner
ECUS: reported provided by Dr. Jan Clark |
The Standing Senate Committee’s will receive the annual report templates by February 10th. The reports have been due by 3rd week in April traditionally.
Dr. Catherine Whelan as Presiding Elect is scheduled to attend the USG Spring meeting Feb 25th. Dr. Whelan is unable to attend and is asking for a volunteer. Dr. Craig Turner will be the GC representative.
Senate Retreat Committee is looking for volunteers. Catherine Whelan and Jan Clark are on this committee. The retreat is planned for August.
Provost Report: by Dr. Sandra Jordan Provost
Feb 3 at 2pm and Feb 9th at 10 am are the dates and times scheduled for the President’s report.
The Provost’s office is working hard on SACS standards - there are13 new standards and these will all have to be reviewed and addressed. This will all be brought to the attention of the Senate as changes are identified and addressed. Dr. Jordan reported that she has been elected to the Board for SACS.
The Governor’s budget was announced formally this week and the renovation of Ennis was not included. Dr. Jordan reports that she is still optimistic that Ennis will be added back to the budget. The USG Chancellor will continue lobbying for Ennis. The pending university mergers were formally announced. There is a state wide meeting of museums that will be held at GC and the USG Chancellor will be here to speak.
Adjournment
1. next ECUS meeting January 20, 8 am, Parks 301
next ECUS/SCC meeting, Feb 10, 9-10 am, Parks 301
next Univ. Senate meeting, Jan 27, 3:30, A&S 272
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