Attendance
Jason McCollom, Frank Priest, Phil Howerton, Jacob Poulette, Jay Towell, Sylvia Kuhlmeier, Tresa Ryan, Cathy Boys, Linda Risner, Renee Keith, Mary Kellum, Brenda Smith, Kip Rugutt, Carla Neff, Amy Ackerson, Ben Wheeler, Jerry Trick, Joyce Pineda, Barbara Caton, Leigh Adams, Neva Perrot
Call to order
The meeting began at 9:40 a.m.
- Additions and Approval of Agenda: motion by Phil Howerton to approve, second by Kip Rugutt.
- Approval of minutes from previous meeting(s): motion by Phil Howerton to approve, second by Kip Rugutt.
Committee updates
- Assessment – Amy Ackerson
- CGP and HIT Program Reviews commenced and completed two weeks ago. Administration, committee leaders, and a variety of faculty involved.
- AAGS PR is May 4 @ 1pm.
- Chalk and Wire training is paramount for faculty.
- Curriculum – Melinda Denton.
- Examining Core 42.
- Faculty Budget Priorities – Dasha Russell
- Met 4/19, received budgeting info from Springfield CFO, particularly health insurance data for our campus; also working to have CFO visit WP campus for budgeting assessment.
- Faculty Evaluation – Craig Albin
- Advisor evaluation is live.
- Faculty Handbook – Rajiv Thakur/Kip Rugutt
- Currently working on revising grievance procedures.
- Library Advisory – Jason McCollom/Sylvia Kuhlmeier
- Library Survey successful; data is now being analyzed; Craig Albin book signing, 4/24 @ 5:30pm.
- Public Affairs – Ana Estrella
- Thank you to faculty/staff for urging student participation in plenary session out of Springfield. Diversity conference @ Springfield registration open, transportation from WP to Springfield.
- Jason McCollom the new Public Affairs Committee Chair for 2018-2019 academic year.
- Student Academic Success – Jacob Poulette
- No report.
Old business
- Latest Budget Issues/Working Groups.
- Standing Committees.
- Leigh Adams moves to support the Declaration of University Community Principles. Amy Ackerson seconds. Motion passes.
- Spring Assessment Showcase: pushing back to next academic year.
New business/announcements
- Nominations for Chair-Elect and Secretary/Election Process: Chair-elect for 2019-2020 is Leigh Adams. Tresa Ryan nominated for secretary. Motion to accept slate of officers made by Brenda Smith, seconded by Carla Neff. Motion passes.
- STAR to Graduation
- Student Mentoring at the Grizzly Lofts on Tuesdays, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm; we could hold a finals study event on either Thursday May 10th or Sunday May 13th.
- Decided to hold Finals Study Session/Mentoring on 5/10 @ 7:30pm. Faculty are asked to bring a dessert for students.
- Celebration of Leaders – 7:00 pm, Thursday April 19th
- Next Fall – IDS 110 Changes/Student Life Initiatives: All IDS taught at 8am or 4pm, M-Th; students can choose, as well as several online sections.
- NSF I-Corp Grant – Jacob Poulette: interested parties in this grant and participation in the program, please contact Jacob.
- Collaborative Diversity Conference, April 25th–27th – campus can supply a van for travel; registration cost has been waived.
- Faculty Service Log — Renee Keith: send CV to Dr. Keith to add to the log.
- New Resolutions: Dr. Rugutt — resolution of appreciation of administrative assistants on campus to coincide with Administration Appreciation Day on Wed., 4/25; seconded by Amy Ackerson, motion passes.
- Recognition
- Faculty Emeritus status for Joyce Jennings-Pineda. Leigh Adams motion to grant emeritus status, Phil Howerton seconds. Motion passes
- Dillon Cordell elected VP of MSU Springfield SGA.
- Frank Priest received Governor’s Award in Excellence in Teaching.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:10.
Next meeting
This is was the final FS meeting for the 2017-2018 Academic Year, pending a called
session if necessary.
Note: Please submit agenda items at least one week in advance of this meeting.