Faculty Meeting May 11,2005 In attendance: Martin, Weem~ Saracino, Mize, Gilbert, Underwood, BridweU, Lai, Pfaffenberg,
Wittenbacb, MarqD~ Greer, Kenner, Swearingen, Perritt, Frederick
Dr. Martin opened meeting with a request to faculty to provide highlights from the past year from their
area. This info will be used in Annual Report.
Dr. Martin asked for any computing needs. Are as follows:
N 208 - Video capability
N 102 - Revamp equipment. Elmo, DVDNHS
N 104 - Revamp equipment Elmo, DVDNHS
S 107 - Needing new computer. Elmo
N 208 - Power point needs upgrading
S 103, 105 - Needing DVD capability
S 104 - Needing equipment, i.e., computer, projector, dvdlvcr, etc.
S Computer Lab - Adding Adobe Photoshop Suite to computers. Adding also to Kenner and
Greer's computers.
Two adjuncts who will be placed in Hennan's office until the FND position is filled (Badders, Solis)
Dr. Martin asked if anyone wanted the large color printer in the computer lab. Faculty suggested that
printer be moved to HMS office for all faculty to use.
Ms. Gilbert talked about HMS Ambassadors. Asking faculty provide names for new ambassadors. AU
faculty will prepare calendar listing and bring to retreat on August 24111 so M.s Gilbert can inform
Ambassadors ahead of time of needed activities in which they should participate ..
New degree plans were passed around for faculty to review. Will make copies and start handing out to
students.
Dr. Martin asked that starting this fall, faculty need to make sure every day is covered within each
program area for advising. Suggestions were to rotate on Fridays .. . .every member take one. Program
areas will insure that a member of their program area is available.
Dr. Daniel and Ms. Swearingen reported on Thailand trip. Will be leaving Friday night.
Ms. Gilbert reported on the Cruise Line Management course. Have 4 students signed up. Dr. Martin
encouraged faculty to recruit for course.
Dr. Martin has asked that faculty send all work requests and supply orders to her by email.
Dr. Saracino reported on AAFCS report Report due October I. Faculty suggested she post dates on the
department calendar. Dr. Saracino will post on calendar and put a copy in faculty boxes. AJso suggested
that a rep attend workshop on AAFCS accreditation in Minn.
Dr. Martin asked Drs. Daniel and Pfaffenberg regarding the faculty search positions which are open for
Hospitality and Food, Nutrition & Dietetics. Have been posted in foodservice management, educators
systems and on jobsdietetics.com.
Dr. Martin reminded faculty that grades are due by 12:00 Noon Wednesday, April 18. Make sure Nelda
has a copy of grades.
Dr. Martin suggested that each program area meet each month to keep abreast of events and communicate
with each other.
Dr. Weems reported on graduate courses online. Can start putting classes onlme. Working toward
making graduate program totally online.
Dr. Martin passed around report on enrollment for summer and faJl sessions. Asked faculty help make
classes by advising students where possible to take under enrolled classes.
Dr. Martin asked faculty to think about what name we would want if we change to school status. This
would be a future initiative.
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Dr. Martin ~ .advisors for each 'program area to report on their club activities, accomplishments, etc.
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v.-l\o; SUr..: e B-fficerS were elected. Will be attending workshop in August. Will be bringing in a
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- ave attended professional conferences, NC~ TCFR. Participated with CPS in
Rainbow Room where collection of toys, books, clothes, etc were donated. Challenged in getting
members to attend meetings.
SDA - Have state leadership this year. New officers have been elected for the fall.
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ID Obtained 200 hOUTS with Habitat for Humanity. Will know Sept. 1 regarding Presidential
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TFCS- Planning fund raisers in the fall. Have elected new officers.
t~ "r .. (e. '.. q ~i"" FCS - Attended state meetings
r(\J <h ,1 '" \. FM - Presently have 48 members. Most meetmgs were pretty well attended.
Attended two Alumni dinners. Created a window display during
homecoming. Day of Tours.
~ • • " • 7 ~ HA - Planning fund raisers. Attended the New York sbow last fall. White
Lodging Property.
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Dr. Marques ask faculty a date for the student forum . Was decided Wednesday. Sept. 14 at 12:00 Nooo.
Retreat will be August 241h from 9 to 3 or 4. Mary Jo Dolansinski from White Lodgiog will be speaking
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Nexters. Haven't decided where to hold retreat.
Ms. Bridwell reported on Faculty Senate. Talked about the promotion policy, ie recruitment, retention,
research.
Dr. Marques reported on curriculum committee. Standards are expected on syllabi, course revisions. etc.
Faculty need to be aware that their course syllabi is a contract with students. Make sure that everything is
documented carefully.
Need new member for Dean's Advisory Council. Opened the floor for nominations. Ms. Swearingen and
Dr. Wittenbacb were nominated. Faculty voted, Wittenbach was elected.
Dr. Martin suggested getting business cards from Alumni and start an Alumni Bulletin Board.
Dr. Greer talked about the new Glass Spirit Award. There will be a cash award. Funds can be utilized for
professional or program purposed. Dr. Greer passed around the criteria for award.
Dr. Martin asked Dr. Weems and Dr. Lai if they had anything to add. This is their last faculty meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 5: 10 p.m. NEXT MEETING IS AUGUST 241ll AT 9AM.