February 09, 2009
2:00 – 3:00
SPNA Department Meeting
302C DEV
Facilitator:
Mark Hoffman
Recorder:
Attendees
(voting):
Dan Balfour, Seong-Gin Moon, Greg Cline, Diane Kimoto, Mike Payne, Margaret Schulte, Donijo Robbins,
Ramya Ramanath, Steve Borders
Attendee
(nonvoting):
Quincy Williams,
Sherry Moyer
Note: Dr. Jelier was present for discussion phase.
Minutes for Promotion to Full Professor – Rich Jelier
Agenda item:
General review of applicable criteria
Discussion:
FACULTY HANDBOOK: To be promoted to Professor, an Associate Professor must display consistent excellence in teaching
and should have earned the Doctorate or appropriate terminal degree except in extraordinary circumstances where the evidence
demonstrates that the absence of the Doctorate does not inhibit the faculty member's professional standing and performance. In
addition, the person should have achieved acknowledged professional recognition through scholarship or creative activity;
demonstrate professional development; and have made vital contributions to the unit, university and community. The extent of
participation in these areas will be affected by a variety of factors, including the stage of the faculty member's career and the
program objectives of the university. Ordinarily, at least seven (7) full time equivalent years at the rank of Associate Professor
must be completed before an Associate Professor may be considered for promotion to Professor.
SPNA GUIDELINES: Promotion to Professor requires a continuing record of excellence in teaching together with significant
contributions to one’s discipline, profession, and community. Such contributions include, but are not limited to: peer reviewed
journal articles, applied research reports for public and nonprofit agencies, a published book, completed subsequent to
promotion to associate professor. All scholarship must be subject to peer review. The successful candidate for full professor
will also have an established record of vital service to the university, community, and profession.
Agenda item:
a. Effective teaching performance
Achievements since last review (Winter 2001)
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Undergraduate teaching: PA307, PA439
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Graduate teaching: PA620, PA641
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International education: Public Affairs and Planning in Australia
Directed 5 times PA 372, PA 380, PA 680
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International education: London Urbanization PA 380, PA 680
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Student advising, Independent Studies
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Michigan Campus Compact Community Service-Learning Award
Questions, issues, concerns
Does this record meet the “Full Professor” standard?
Discussion:
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Balfour visited PA641
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seminar style
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students were engaged and well-prepared
o
does a good job leading discussions without telling what to say
Hoffman visited PA439
o
student presentations, but wide participation
o
seminar style, good content
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well-informed students
o
good attendance
Australia study abroad – outstanding, rigorous course. A model program. Bedrock of getting our students into
international education.
Former director described Dr. Jelier as exemplary teacher, the bedrock of program. Always reliable.
Consensus that Dr. Jelier’s teaching record is above standard.
Agenda item:
b. Professional achievement in area of responsibility
Achievements since last review (Winter 2001)
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Book (1)
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Research reports (5)
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Book review (1)
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Book chapters (3)
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Conference proceedings (1)
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Other publications (2)
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Grant applications (10), 7 funded, Principal Investigator of 6
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Conference papers (8)
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Conference presentations (5)
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Current research projects
Questions, issues, concerns
Does this record meet the “Full Professor” standard?
Discussion:
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Since winter 2001, taught 52 courses while pursuing professional achievements. Not done with course release.
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Current projects:
o
book should be out between April and June. One faculty member says book should have influence on state
government and our region
o
conference papers being turned into book proposals; (Australia/US/UK urban planning)
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service learning book proposal w/Kimoto
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Did the grants result in research products?
o
Grants led to scholarly products which were represented at multiple conferences, associations and legislators
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Was the research submitted to academic journals?
o
Some, but not successfully yet.
o
One with Dr. Mulendore is revise and resubmit
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Was the research peer reviewed?
o
Good feedback from Dyer Ives on neighborhood profiles
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Conference proceeding was peer reviewed.
o
Book chapters were peer reviewed.
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One faculty member said that Dr. Jelier is model Grand Valley faculty. His research agenda is rooted in his community
service and informs his teaching.
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Agenda item:
c. Unit and University service
Achievements since last review (Winter 2001)
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Metropolitan Strategy Initiative
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Created full University to University Partnership: GVSU-Macquarie University
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Development of new SPNA summer study abroad program Australia
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Reformulated SPNA summer study abroad program London
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General Education Cities Theme development and assessment
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CCPS Personnel Committee
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Workshop facilitator, Summer Study Abroad directors
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International Advisory Committee
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Convener, Liberal Education Initiative
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Coordinator, SPNA Public Management Advisory Board, various other service to the unit (organized
orientation, led faculty search, developed master’s thesis guidelines, admissions committee, etc.)
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Social Sciences Personnel Committee
Questions, issues, concerns
Does this record meet the “Full Professor” standard?
Discussion:
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Metropolitan Strategy Initiative – platform for scholarly products.
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CCPS Personnel Committee is time consuming
Agenda item:
d. Community service
Achievements since last review (Winter 2001)
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MIHELP
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Activities with: Region IV ASPA conference, Teagle Faculty, Michigan Cool Cities Initiative,
Neighborhood Ventures, GRANDWALK, Grand Valley Metro Council, West Michigan Strategic Alliance. West
Fulton Business District, United Growth for Kent County, Neighborhood Business Specialist Program,
Distinguished Service Award Heritage Hill Neighborhood Association, other.
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Manuscript referee – Urban Affairs Review, Journal of Urban Affairs, Geography & Community,
Journal of Political Science Education
Questions, issues, concerns
Does this record meet the “Full Professor” standard?
Discussion:
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High quality community service.
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MIHELP – 3 yrs. 1/month
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Michigan Cool Cities Initiative – 3 yrs./quarterly meetings, one partner per semester
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GRANDWALK – 2 yr. commitment
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Motion to vote for Tenure for Dr. Borders
Dr. Balfour moved that Dr. Rich Jelier be promoted to Professor, motion seconded by Dr. Cline.
Ballots cast by all eligible in attendance: Eight affirmative, Two negative.
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