MINUTES

ACADEMIC COUNCIL

APRIL 27, 2001

MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr. Cronan(presiding); K.Newby;R. Shrubb;K.Storer:M.Mccarren;M.Snyder

ALSO PRESENT: Dennis Griffith; Josh Montgomery, B. Griffith,A. Lehman;S.McDowell; J.Sydenstrycher;L. Shively; L.Purdin

--Michelle asked several questions about the Academic Council, which were answered:

1. Membership includes VPAA, Deans of Health Sciences,General Education, and Technical Education,Campus Directors, and Faculty Liaisons. Currently, R.Poston also is a member but both she and K. Storer will cease to be members when their functions have been replaced by the Deans. In the absence of faculty liaisons, the senate has named Kathy D. and Michelle to the Council. When Faculty Liaisons are selected(if they are), Kathy and Michelle will be replaced by the liaisons.

2. The Council meets monthly, or more frequently if needed, and provides input to the VPAA on academic matters, including scheduling, programming, and other matters concerning academic issues. Votes are not taken.

--Dennis and Josh demonstrated the uses of a scheduling software called EZ Book. The consensus was that the product was excellent and well-worth its modest dues cost of about $900 per year.

--The duties of Campus Directors were discussed. The Campus Directors are compiling a handbook for campus directors.

--A year-long schedule was discussed. Dr. Cronan suggested that with the summer and fall schedules done, we should immediately construct the schedule for next winter, spring, and summer and thereafter keep the schedule at least one year ahead so that students and advisors can better plan their programs. All agreed, and it was decided that each campus director would begin the process by compiling the courses needed to satisfy the program needs for the programs assigned to their campuses as soon as possible. After these are done, the balance of the schedules can be done by Dr. Cronan, Mr. Storer, and input from faculty.

--Dr. Cronan reviewed the status of current assessment events and indicated that we would send a progress report to North Central in early November. The role of the Program Review Committee in assessment of current programs was discussed and needs to be firmed up.

--The perceptions of the need for a Central Campus Director or coordinator was discussed, with emphasis on issues of maintenance, cleaning, and evening administration. Dr. Cronan will prepare a report for the President and the Administrative Council.