MINUTES FOR CAC MEETING
January 23, 2008
The College Administrative
council (CAC) met in the Dean's Conference room for 4:00 to 4:50. Dr. Ryman called the meeting to order.
In Attendance: Dr.
1. Welcome.
Dr. Ryman
welcomed all and then called the meeting to order.
2. English 321.
Dr. Ryman opened the discussion regarding English 321
meeting the needs of the college. Dr.
Ryman had previously asked Dr. Oliver to conduct an informal survey of how the
course content of English 321 (Technical Writing) was meeting the needs of
departments within the college. Dr.
Oliver reported that the only department requiring English 321 was Speech
Language Pathology and Audiology. Dr.
Fellows reported that the course does not meet the expectations of the
inclusion of APA style and professional critiques of research data. A discussion followed related to the writing
tools necessary for health care professionals.
Dr. Fellows was asked to contact the faculty teaching English 321 to
redefine course needs for Health Science students enrolled in the course.
3. Ward
5 Update.
Dr. Ryman reported that the Ward 5 project has been
launched. The name of the foundation
associated with this project is Living Well.
The group continues to express interest in working with several departments
within the college. A call for proposals
will soon be released. When the
specifics are available, several departments within the college will develop
and submit proposals.
4. Hiring Freeze.
Dr. Ryman discussed the current hiring freeze
implemented by the Governor last week.
There are several strategies in place that have been implemented to
obtain permission to hire in critical areas.
Dr. Ryman remains committed to ensuring faculty to meet student needs
within each department.
5. Open Discussion for Any Topic.
Program Data Request - Dr. Ryman distributed copies
of Existing Policies, Procedures, and Methods for Measuring Institutional
Effectiveness and Annual Report Questions for Department/Programs. These documents are to be completed by department
heads at the request of Dr. Richters as a review of
current practices within each department.
The goal is to have uniformity when possible between departments within
the university. Dr. Ryman asked that the
document be held until he gains clarification with regards to timelines and
depth of discovery.
Contract Routing Document - Dr. Oliver distributed a
copy of the revised Contract Routing Form to be used with all clinical
contracts. This revision is effective
immediately.
Internet Program (CALL) - Dr. Ryman discussed the
implementation of a broader on-line slate of classes to be offered to
students. Plans include course section
preference for students enrolled in on-line degree programs and selective
advertisement of courses until on-line degree students have registered. More information will follow.
Tenure and Promotion - Dr. Ryman distributed the time
table for Tenure and Promotion documents.
Substance Abuse Policy - Dr. Ryman reported that the document is still under review by Dr. Richters.
Submitted by Dr. Paxton Oliver