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Academic Council Minutes of August 13, 2001
I. General Agenda
- Data collection Mary Ann Rivera was present for a discussion of data
collection needs. She indicated Steve Webb at UH would be making sure
that PeopleSoft incorporates the information needs or that programs
for capturing needed information can be added. Liz Branch shared a
list of routine data reports already being done. MaryAnn Rivera does,
additionally, a number of ad hoc reports each year. It was proposed
that these be communicated more widely in case they may be of value to
others. Routine and ad hoc reports could also be listed in the annual
Fact Book.
- Instructional technology Joe Ferguson reported on equipment
purchases, including laptop computers and combination printers.
Chari Norgard indicated that the student listserv was ready to go and
is intended to become primary means of communicating important
information to students. The listserv will seek to be informative but
discriminating in what is communicated. She also indicated that she is
researching a web-learner platform called "Tegrity" and may be
able to arrange a demonstration. The platform would supplement, not
replace, WebCT. She also shared the job description for a
telecommunications position and proposals on administrative tasks that
need to be centralized with regard to instructional technology
communications.
Charles Bullock noted the scheduled visit of Prometric to demonstrate
the kind of proctoring support it can provide.
- Fort Bend Low enrollments are evident thus far at Cinco Ranch. The
deans would like a meeting with the new director, Dr. Debora Butts, to
discuss needs, issues, etc. The provost will contact Sandy Frieden
about setting up a meeting, since she may wish to attend. An
organization chart for Cinco and CampusNet would be helpful. It was
also noted that a calendar of recruitment, marketing, and fund-raising
activities of the four universities would be helpful, so that these do
not unduly confuse or impose on businesses and organizations in the
area. It was noted that the same concern was discussed in the recent
meeting of the CampusNet academic administration support group (AAS).
II. Specific Agenda
--Approved the appeal of a student to have additional hours (beyond
12) transferred from post-baccalaureate to graduate status.
--Denied the appeal of a student to be admitted with a 1.87 GPA. The
student needs to take lower-division requirements and raise his GPA.
--Approved a waiver of the TOEFL based on a student's residency
status and U.S. university courses completed.
- Faculty Development Grant Requests/Reports
--Approved development grant reports from the following faculty
members Dr. Estella De Los Santos, Dr. Nora Hutto, Dr. Mary Natividad,
Dr. Barba Patton, Dr. Louie Ren, Dr. Cindy Schnebly, Dr. Harold Smith.
--Approved a summer sabbatical report from Dr. Rick Harrington.
- Carried forward items These were carried forward again, owing to
lack of time.
- Other Questions referred to the Council from the President's Faculty
Coffees were considered. The provost will note responses in the next
Provost's Updates.
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