College of Education
Faculty Assembly Agenda

September 24, 2013

Dr. Staples called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.

Dr. Linda Thurston moved approval of the April 23 minutes, seconded by Dr. Salsberry, minutes passed.

Standing Committee Reports

  1. Academic Affairs–Dr. Thompson gave a brief description of the non-expedited proposals for the Graduate Curriculum and Course Changes. All proposed changes were moved and seconded being approved.
  2. Faculty Affairs –Dr. Lane Jessica

No report

C. Student Affairs-Dr. Larson reported student poster sessions are to take place in the spring. Faculty should look for announcement of the student award that are coming our soon.

D. Diversity for Community- Dr. Zacharakis

No report

E.Technology-Dr. Ann Knackendoffel

  • We are working to expedite the iPad initiativeso students are prepared to enter the job market.
  • Email change through ITAC
  • ISIS has changed format.
  • Technology Committee is working on changes for the COE.

Other Reports:

  1. Faculty Senate- Dr. Ann Knackendoffel

General university faculty meeting:

The new standingcommittee discussed issues related to salaries and other university issues

Need someone from the college to volunteer for the committee so our college will have a voice during the meetings. The appointment is a three-year term, with meetings held twice per monthly. Contact Dr. Knackendoffel by Monday if volunteers would like to serve or nominate someone for the committee.

  1. Graduate Council- Dr. Linda Thurston

Graduate Council website is now live. Graduate students can apply for travel grants. Applicants must be a presenter at a major conference (national or regional) to receive the grant. The total amount of the grant will not exceed $750.00. The applications must be submitted to Kathy Brown in the Associate Dean’sOffice. Awardees are expected to make a presentation of their work at ESGO.

  1. EGSO-Dr. Burden
  • EGSO social event at JP’s Grill was a success.
  • Next event is October 9”,“Making Yourself Attractive”. A panelist will discuss approaches to acquiring different types of jobs.
  1. Continuing Education -Rosemary Boggs
  • There are 732 enrolled in distance education classes online. However enrollment is down by 70 from last year.
  • DCE offered 96 classes in the fall.
  • Faculty members are developing additional online classes
  1. Education Council- Darla Stone
  • Nominations are needed as soon as possible for Education

Council.

  1. Center for Student and Professional Services– Michelle Martinez
  • Michelle Martinezis coordinating the all university campaign for the COE. Contributions can vary from $5.00 up. A wide variety of prizes are distributed to the contributors for their participation. There are multiple ways to contribute and payroll deductions are available for this opportunity.
  1. Library-Laura Bonella
  • Assist faculty and staff with personal research or research for a project.
  • Assistance can be provided to search for films to use in classes and online streaming for students to view.
  • Excellent resource for graduate students. Although they currently do not have a list of movies to search, if a subject or title is provided Laura can perform a search.

Old Business - None

New Business - None

Announcements

Dr. Thurston:Thank you for the attendance for the research lecturer. Please consider nominations for next year. There have been several research projects funded; individuals were recognized.

Marty Kramer: Discussed the plaza that is currently a work in progress in front of Bluemont Hall. There are still some bricks that can still be purchased; these donations do count towards the All University Campaign.

Dean’s Report

  • Phenomenal work on the latest “A Walk in My Shoes”movie.
  • Congratulations to those involved in our distinguished research lecturer visit, and the “We The People” presentation.
  • Almost 100 students visited yesterday about school and gun safety.
  • On October 9-10 there will be a simulation about the process that will be involved if there was an infectious animal disease breakout. Please remember that this is a simulation.
  • This is National Hunger Week.Thank you to those who have contributed to the COE Food Pantry.
  • There are several faculty searches currently underway.
  • There will be budgetary cuts around 1% next year, at this point this can be absorbed centrally. As subsequent cuts occur, we will address those as they arrive.
  • Congratulations to Stephanie Pearson who has received a national award, and recognized nationally for her work.

Meeting adjourned 9:22 a.m.

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