Executive Council Agenda                           

 

Thursday, October 13, 2011

8:00 a.m.

Conference Room, 211 Engineering Hall

 

 

Members Present:  B. Barnet, J. Clifton, B. Collins, H. Evensen, W. Hudson, O. Jadaan, J. Kile, D. Kunz, M. Meyers, P. Parker, L. Riedle, T. Scanlan, P. Sealy, T. Zauche.

 

Visitors Present:  H. Clendenen, M. Muslu, T. Salmon-Stephens.

 

Approval of Minutes:

September 15, 2011 (on hold)

September 22, 2011 (on hold)

           

Weekly Update: 

  1. Dean Hudson shared a concern regarding the quality of work environment within our College.  Human dignity is very important and he stressed that individuals should be treated with respect and dignity.
  2. Bill reiterated that he will always be an advocate for our College programs.  He indicated that this information needs to be accurate and correctly reflected, not skewed or inflated.  We are working on the credit hours and teaching loads turned in by the departments.  These are being reviewed and could be revised.  Overload information will also be included.  Carol will send this out to the Department Chairs yet today for review and possible revisions. 

 

Discussion Topics:

  1. Promotion Tenure Work Group:  Update from Dean Hudson indicated that this is  also being addressed at the University level.  The question brought forth was--Is the work at the College level beneficial if the University level is being reviewed?  Individuals serving on the University Committee shared comments about their work.  Structure will definitely be changed at the University level.  Discussion followed.
  2. Technology Projects—Bill outlined a procedure that Rob Cramer would like to implement regarding all technology projects on campus.  The format would be that all projects would be prioritized within the College and then forwarded to the committee for funding and resources to make the project happen.  Any technology project that is larger than $10,000 or more than 120 hours of OIT involvement needs to be requested through this process.  This will include DIN requests.  Discussion followed.  If you have additional input, please share.
  3. Moving Reimbursement Work Group—Draft proposal was shared.  Bill indicated that this looked like a fair policy.  It is necessary for the moving expenses come from Foundation funds.  Discussion followed. Please review and share changes with Bill.
  4. Budget Work Group—Proposed budget worksheet was shared.  General comments were shared by Bill.  He indicated that the total amount in each category is more important than what accounts/areas are funding the categories.  Discussion followed.  Please review this sheet and share comments. 
  5. Faculty Load—The overload assignments have become significant so Bill shared a form that would assist with staffing requirements and identify those areas that are not covered.  He would like the non-instructional activities also included as a justification of time allocation.  Discussion followed.
  6. Renewable Energy—Tim shared funding projections for this program.  He outlined the costs for faculty positions, Energy Center, program costs, endowment, etc… for this program.  Discussion followed.
  7. Classroom Utilization—A study was shared with Dean Hudson and the allocation of classroom space and utilization.  We will be going around to assess this study.
  8. Faculty Credit Hour Generation—This information will be shared with the department chairs once it is completed at the Dean’s level.
  9. Staffing Requests—Needs to be done no later than this week.  All requests are being collected in the Dean’s office.   All requests need to be to Mittie no later than November 1st.
  10. Senior Commencement Speaker – Lisa indicated that no one has been nominated at this time.  Deadline is Friday.
  11. Engineering Ethical Development Project Workshop, Iowa State University, November 4, 2011 – Lisa shared that this is a free workshop and encouraged people to consider attending.  This would be a professional development activity.
  12. Other – If Time Permits—Nothing for this meeting.

 

Holly shared that former Dean Busby passed away yesterday.  Arrangements will be shared when they are received.  She also shared some of the Homecoming activities and events that will be going on this Friday. 

 

Adjournment at 9:05 a.m.