PAT Meeting
November 17, 2016
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President’s Advisory Team Members in attendance:
Diane Allen, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs
Jennifer Barnes for Humberto Aristizabal, Associate Vice President of Institutional Equity
and Title IX Coordinator
William Barron, President, Graduate Student Council
Aaron Basko, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management
Eric Berkheimer, Associate Vice President for Administration and Finance, Capital Planning and
Construction
Richard Culver, Director, Media Relations
Jason Curtin, Interim Vice President, Advancement and External Affairs
Wendy Denny, Interim Director of Human Resources
Janet Dudley-Eshbach, President
Susan Eagle, Assistant Vice President, Marketing and Public Relations
Althea Pennerman for Kelly Fiala, Interim Dean, Seidel School of Education and Professional Studies
Stephen Ford, President, Faculty Senate
Dane Foust, Vice President of Student Affairs
Clifton Griffin, Dean of Graduate Studies and Research
Susan Griisser, University General Counsel
Moushumi Chakraborty for Bea Hardy, Dean, Libraries and Instructional Resources
Amy Hasson, Chief of Staff
Julia Howell, President, SGA
Mentha Hynes-Wilson, Associate Vice President, Student Affairs
Ken Kundell, Chief Information Officer
Edwin Lashley, Chief, Salisbury University Police
Karen Olmstead, Dean, Henson School of Science and Technology
Maarten Pereboom, Dean, Fulton School of Liberal Arts
Tony Pasquariello for Marvin Pyles, Interim Vice President, Administration and Finance
Valerie Randall-Lee, Dean of Students
Robert Sheehan, Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Government and Community Relations
Kara Siegert, Special Assistant to the President, Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment
Christy Weer, Dean, Perdue School of Business
Richard Wilkens, Associate Provost
Guests: Mary Angela Baker, Director, Center for Extended and Lifelong Learning
Elizabeth Skoglund, Director, Admissions
1. Welcoming and Opening Remarks – President Janet Dudley-Eshbach
o Dr. Dudley-Eshbach opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and asking that they introduce themselves.
o Dr. Dudley-Eshbach updated the team on the presidential election aftermath and how the University has responded to some students’ concerns.
o The SU chapter of the NAACP met on November 9, 2016. The discussion centered on the use of free speech and chalking. Dr. Dudley-Eshbach affirmed that chalking is protected under the first amendment and was tolerated as long as it did not contain profanity or fall under criteria for hate crimes.
o Over 900 SU students participated in the “I Love Salisbury” community clean up event on Saturday, November 12, 2016, the largest number of students participating to date. There was also a “Justice for Peace” rally to show support for law enforcement, as well as a call for more vigilance in avoiding profiling and better police training.
o Interim Vice President for Advancement Jason Curtin was recognized as a new appointee. A farewell was given for both Robby Sheehan and Susan Griisser as they leave SU. Professor William Burke was noted as the new Director for Economic Development, Eli Modlin will be joining SU as the Interim Deputy Chief of Staff and Government and Community Relations director.
o The President’s Box at Sea Gull Stadium has hosted various donors and other groups. Dr. Dudley-Eshbach encourages everyone to support our outstanding teams and come out and cheer SU on.
o A task force has recommended that a College of Health and Human Services be formed. A proposal is being developed to submit to USM for approval.
o Dr. Dudley-Eshbach spoke about the changing higher education landscape. She noted that the Salisbury University community must be constantly vigilant about identifying strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats if it is to remain a leader and preferred institution of higher education. As demographics are changing, new ways for attracting and serving students must be explored. She asked that every employee – especially campus leaders – be aware of opportunities, think out of the box, and constantly strive for improvement. She specifically expressed concern that Wor-Wic Community College is offering a path to the B.S. in Nursing with Frostburg State University and numerous other 4-year institutions, but that Salisbury University was not part of the multi-institutional collaborative path to the BSN.
2. University Governance
o Faculty Senate – Stephen Ford
a. Stephen thanked President Dudley-Eshbach and Provost Allen for making the Faculty Center in the Guerrieri Academic Commons possible. The faculty are attempting to make it more welcoming with a call for artwork, resource sharing, etc.
b. General Education Review is on-going with three, very well attended, open faculty forums where reactions, thoughts and suggestions were gathered and are now being analyzed by the Steering Committee. New workgroups are being redefined based on feedback.
c. Faculty Senate has yet to officially endorse the Academic Advising model, although progress is being made.
d. Shared Governance: Discussion is ongoing. There has been some improvement in the process of items coming forward in a timely manner. Communication with the Faculty Senate seems to be improving. Faculty Welfare Committee has been charged with reviewing the University System of Maryland Shared Governance Survey and the Great Colleges to Work For Survey and report back to Faculty Senate.
e. Discussion is on-going for the proposed College of Health and Human Services with the major issue being the need for a complete reorganization of committees and bylaws. We received from the Nursing Department a consensus statement in cautious support of the College. A Faculty Advisory Ad-Hoc Group has recently met with the Provost, producing good news that I am sure the Provost will share.
f. Administrator Evaluations will end November 20.
g. Items pending include developing a better Faculty Senate archives, a student bereavement policy, and a commencement regalia statement.
o Student Government Association – Julia Howell
a. The SGA will hold its annual faculty and staff appreciation event from 3 to 5 p.m. this evening in the Fireside Lounge. All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend.
b. The SGA has been involved with the restructuring of general education requirements. They are very appreciative for the participation.
c. This year the SGA is looking to address the homeless student population. This is a mostly silent section of the student body, but one of its most vulnerable.
d. The SGA is working with the Physical Plant to have feminine hygiene products placed in the restrooms on campus.
o Staff Senate – Matt Hill
a. The Staff Senate will participate more in the upcoming legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly as well as other advocacy opportunities.
b. A reminder to the campus community that the Staff Senate is looking for nominations for the Board of Regents Staff Awards. Please check out the Staff Senate web page for information.
o Adjunct Faculty Caucus – Stephen Ford for Tim Robinson
a. The Adjunct Faculty Caucus is taking up discussion of compensation for Adjunct Faculty.
b. An improved parking pass fee schedule has been created for part-time Adjunct Faculty members who teach during certain hours of the day/night.
c. The Adjunct Faculty Caucus is seeking ways to improve engagement of adjunct faculty.
o Graduate Student Council – William Barron
a. Constitution rewrite is nearing the end, and the GSC is writing resolutions to address long standing graduate student and graduate assistant concerns.
b. A new outreach program has been created – “Weekly Coffee meeting with the President of the Graduate Student Council” are being held. The times and day of the week are varied from week to week to ensure optimal participation. The first meeting was well attended.
c. William will be attending the Student Government Association meeting at the University System of Maryland this semester. If anyone would has a topic they would like him to take to this meeting, please contact him.
3. Admissions Update – Aaron Basko and Beth Skoglund
o Aaron updated the team on enrollment trends, results and challenges for fall 2016.
a. Enrollment rates have dropped nationally for each of the last four years. Full-time enrollment fell by 1.5 percent nationally in the last year, part-time enrollment 2.1 percent. Nationally, two-year public enrollment (our community college transfer producers) has fallen between 2.4 percent and 4.4 percent each year since 2011 according to the American Association of Community Colleges.
b. Many institutions in the University System of Maryland have declining enrollment, Salisbury University had a 3% growth.
c. Total enrollment growth from 2010 to 2016 has seen a 4.2% growth, with a total enrollment of 8397 in 2010 to 8748 in 2016.
o The Enrollment Department is focusing on new initiatives to improve customer service, such as creating an improved staffing model with the creation of a transfer enrollment team and a freshman enrollment team. A coordinator has been assigned for local recruitment. The coordinator attends local festivals and sporting events to increase the visibility and exposure of Salisbury University, and is able to recruit some high school students on the spot.
o The notification to students of acceptance to SU has a new face with certificates declaring the student has been granted early admission. SU Admission’s Twitter account has shown some success amongst college bound seniors. Transfer Tuesdays has been created inviting potential transfer students to campus for lunch with admissions personal.
o International enrollment has a new collaborative partnership between Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management. Efforts to recruit students from India, Japan and Europe have improved by joining international networks and making recruitment trips. New brochures, a new international application page with a streamlined application on our website, and Hotcourses Abroad recruitment portals have all been created to better entice foreign students.
o The Financial Aid department has experienced improvements with better yields and the creation of new scholarships.
4. Center for Extended and Lifelong Learning (CELL) – Mary Angela Baker
o Mary Angela provided an update on the progress of the Center for Extended and Lifelong Learning.
a. The mission statement for the Center states that it provides skill-building and enrichment opportunities for all lifelong learners in an academic setting, expands professional networks and personal communities and promotes the expertise of Salisbury University.
b. In preparation for a successful Center, Mary Angela has performed market research, explored marketing techniques, and studied program implementation strategies. A successful Center will have an academic focus with programs not concentrated on just one discipline. Learners will not only come to campus, but the campus will go to them.
c. The profile of the lifelong learner is not age or generational specific.
d. An administrative assistant has been hired to help formalize the department. The CELL website and Facebook page has been updated, and Constant Contact is being utilized for email mailings and RSVP for events. PayPal is also being utilized.
e. A focus on professional development is a key component of the Center, with programs that enhance professional and leadership skills.
f. Current initiatives include PRESTO, Lighthouse Literary Guild, Ambassadors Guild, tours of campus and guided day tours in the surrounding community.