November 2017 Minutes

Attendance

Tresa Ryan, Carla Neff, Kip Rugutt, Brenda Smith, Alex Pinnon, Cindy Smith, Jacob Poulette, David White, Phil Howerton, Amy Ackerson, Renee Keith, Linda Risner, Mary Kellum, Sylvia Kuhlmeier, Rajiv Thakur, Ben Wheeler, Leigh Adams, Ana Estrella, Joyce Jennings-Pineda, Kathy Morrison, Melinda Denton, Jason McCollom, Jerry Trick

Call to order

A quorum was reached at 10:00 AM and the meeting began.

Mission: Missouri State University-West Plains empowers students to achieve personal success and to enrich their local and global communities. As a two-year public institution, we provide accessible, affordable, and quality educational opportunities.

  • Additions and Approval of Agenda: Rajiv approves, Leigh seconds
  • Approval of minutes from previous meeting: Kathy Morrison approves, David White seconds

Chancellor’s remarks

  • Approval of grant for amphitheater
  • Support United Way this month; notifications and reminders to come soon 
  • HLC visit next week 
  • Changes in per-course application process 

General announcements

  • PBL car show on 11/4, 11am-3pm, by the Bell Tower; fundraiser activity
  • Saturday, 11/4, is Int’l Games day, 1-5pm at Garnett Library
  • Workforce Development Class, for CAN certification, begins its 8-week tenure
  • Renee Keith and Jacob Poulette open to assist divisions and departments re: assessment
  • Dr. Orf on HLC updates: priority attendance
  • Assessment and curriculum committees; Criterion 3 & 4; attend faculty meeting (all faculty, excluding those with administrative responsibilities); reiterated per-course application reforms

Committee updates

  • Assessment – Amy Ackerson
    • Course assessment compliance is up
    • Faculty should be familiar with Program Review schedule
  • Curriculum – Melinda Denton
    • No report
  • Faculty Budget Priorities – Jacob Poulette
    • Presented ranked priorities 
    • Upcoming meeting to discuss revisions to these rankings; info will be disseminated 
  • Faculty Evaluation - Craig Albin 
    • No report
  • Faculty Handbook - Rajiv Thakur/Kip Rugutt
    • Intellectual property work ongoing, due 11/10
  • Library Advisory - Jason McCollom/Sylvia Kuhlmeier

    • Library  survey  to  be  disseminated  early  Spring  2018;  updates  to  come

  • Public Affairs – Ana Estrella

  • Student Academic Success – Jacob Poulette

    • Grizzly Guard discussion 11/17, M101, 2:30pm

Old business

  • Handbook  Changes:  February  Faculty  Senate  deadline  for  submitting  voting  materials  for  Faculty  Handbook 
  • Chalk  &  Wire:  IDS  students  are  completing  orientation  for  this  program   
  • Overload  Pay:  send  Frank  Priest  info  or  talk  to  him  in  person;  he  is  composing  a  study  and  recommendations   
  • Committee  Work  Days  –  Nov.  17th,  Feb.  16th &  April  20th
  • Degree  Fair  Follow  Up 
  • American  Association  of  Geographer,  West  Lakes  Division,  Conference  Follow  Up

New business

  • HLC visit Nov. 6th & 7th

  • STAR to Graduation: a focus on and list of faculty eventsand student-related endeavors, Fall 2017; Jerry is requesting additional events/activities to include in this list; these impact retention and highlight faculty activity outside of the classroom

    • IDS 110 Meeting at 1:00 pm on Nov. 17th, M101

    • Grizzly Alert Utilization Meeting at 2:30 pm on Nov. 17th, M101

    • IDS 297/Capstone Meeting, Dec. 1st at 2:00 pm, M101

    • Student Mentoring at the Grizzly Lofts on Tuesdays, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm; requesting faculty/staff participation in this weekly engagement activity

  • Faculty Senate Webpage and Calendar: Jacob Poulette is updating the page; please contact him for more information

  • Salvation Army Bell Ringing sign-up in next two weeks; faculty and students invited to participate

  • Resolutions

    • Resolution in support of Student Ambassadors and SGA members: Kathy Morrison moves to support, Ben Wheeler seconds; motion passes

    • Resolution in support of Grizzly Cheer Team: Ben Wheeler moves to support, Jacob Poulette seconds; motion passes

    • Resolution to grant Joyce DeWitt emeritus status: Joyce Pineda moves to support, David seconds; motion passes

Dean’s remarks

  • Need to increase eligible per-course pool; reach out to Dean’s office for advertising these positions

Next meeting

Date/Time: Friday December 1st, 2017, 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM, M211
Note: (Please submit agenda items at least one week in advance of this meeting).