MINUTES FOR CAC MEETING
February 7, 2007
The College Administrative
Council (CAC) met in the Nursing Conference room from 2:00-4:30.
Dr. Corder called the meeting
to order.
In Attendance: Dr. Jan Corder,
Juliet Burgess, Dr. Jessica Dolecheck, Emmy Doughty, Dr.
1. Dr. Richters.
Dr.
Richters congratulated the college for it’s participation in the
Dr.
Richters stated the university is doing well.
He stated that a 5 to 12% faculty pay raise is being discussed. Faculty
pay is higher now than five years ago. No higher tuition this year. The university has received additional monies
in the last couple of years, but it is all encumbered.
The
university is trying to have a more flexible semester schedule. Retention is being worked on for all
students. Freshmen student retention was
87% this year. 32% pass rate for
Math. Gateway courses are being
discussed to help students pass the courses without sacrificing the quality of
the course. Math 110/111 will be broken
down into 3 5-week modules. The students
enrolled in Math 110/111 will not be allowed to withdraw from the class. They will test out of each 5 week module. If they do not pass they will repeat that 5
week module. If they pas they will go
forward into the next 5 week module.
Students will receive a grade of NC after the first semester if they
don’t pass on the 3 5-week modules.
There
will be freshmen only sections for English, Psychology, History, Biology 114,
117, & 120, Chemistry 107, and Math 110 & 111. Graduate students will be assigned to these
sections to track the freshmen progress.
Freshmen will not be allowed to drop classes using ARROW in the first
semester. They will have to go to a PREP
session.
The
university is also looking into Hybrid classes.
They may increase the number of these classes. The university may get adjunct faculty to
teach these courses, so the faculty course load is not as heavy and time
consuming.
Professional
fee increase is still being looked at by Dr. Richters and the board.
Nursing
auditorium is being looked at again for repairs.
Dr.
Richters took questions from the CAC members.
Dr.
Gibson will send him an e-mail about the need for a warning sign for Microwave
oven use in the SUB. Dr. Gibson also
asked if there will be a private snack shop in the Nursing student lounge.
Dr. Richters stated that The Louisiana Board of
Supervisors determined that the 125
credit hours are necessary for degree requirements.
Dean Search – Dr. Richters has signed a contract with
a search company. This company
is developing a pool of qualified candidates for the
Dean’s position, when the pool of candidates
is developed the committee will meet and start reviewing candidates.
Reorganization
structure – Dr. Richters said that is starting to work. Each college has the freedom to organize
itself in such a way that allows the college mission to be successful.
2. PULSE.
CLSC
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Great job on the
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The Blood drive
will be next week February 12-16, 2007.
There will be two locations throughout the week. One in front of the Nursing building and one
in front of the SUB.
CODI
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Graduate
applications deadline is February 26, 2007.
DNYG
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Give Kid a Smile
day at Riser Elementary and
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Received letter
of approval from accreditation board.
HLST
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Dr. Dolecheck is
working on the department brochures.
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Dr. Matusiak is
working on courses for summer.
NURS
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Participating in
local Health fairs.
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Working on the
department brochures.
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February 26th
is the Informational Health Fair at SHC.
OTA
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Students are
going to Lincoln Elementary School as part of the after school program with a
concentration on mental health and wellness.
RADT
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Looking into
advanced technology to offer students.
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100% pass rate of
students on the national boards.
3. Update of HRSA Money.
There is no deadline, but would like to get Purchase
orders done as soon as possible. There
is
approximately
$613,000 to spend.
4. Biology Outcomes.
March 2, 2007 Deadline. This is to work on specific needs of the
college.
5. February 28, 2007 Meeting.
Gail
Parker and June Johnston will be showing the CICSPLUS budget screens and how to
access them. Mary Jane Dreher from
Verified Credentials will make a presentation on the procedures of background
checks. This meeting will be held in the
computer lab in Nursing room 236.
6. Spring Recruiting begin March 1, 2007 with a
visit to
Dr. Corder will be attending this and will need the
department brochures to take to recruiting sites.
7. Browse on the Bayou is March 17, 2007.
Each department needs to set-up for a table. It is important to make the reservations
early for your
displays.
8. Information Packets, Admission Packets, and
Admission Information.
All of these need to be turned in to the Dean’s
office by next week February 12-16, 2007.
9. Other
Minutes from January 24, 2007 CAC meeting were asked
for approval. Dr. Fellows made a
motion
to approve, and Belinda Morgan seconded.
The minutes were approved and will be posted
to
the web site as soon as possible.
Monies from application and lab fees need to be spent
before July 1, 2007, because there is no roll over
of these funds. The Dean’s office will
receive 25% of all application and lab fees.
Minutes submitted by Judy
Kalinich with approval from Dr. Corder.