February 16, 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, Rich Jelier, Donijo Robbins, Ramya
Ramanath, Steve Borders
Attendee
(nonvoting):
Quincy Williams,
Sherry Moyer
Note: Dr. Schulte waived being present for discussion phase.
Minutes for Contract Renewal – Margaret Schulte
Agenda item:
General review of applicable criteria
Discussion:
SPNA GUIDELINES: Renewal of contract requires meeting regular work load requirements and competent teaching
performance during the previous contract period with evidence of improvement and professional development, including
scholarship and/or service to the university, community, or profession.
Agenda item:
a. Effective teaching performance
Achievements
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Undergraduate teaching: PA330
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Graduate teaching: PA630, PA635, PA640, PA643, PA680
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Independent study
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Student advising
Questions, issues, concerns
Is teaching on-line courses for Northwestern a time impediment?
Discussion:
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Jelier went to PA 630 –
o
students very engaged
o
professional
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relaxed
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interpersonal dynamics are very good
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extremely well-run class
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seasoned teacher
Kimoto went to PA 640
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Structure is consistent
o
Students learning a lot in class
Students want more feedback, should get grades and comments back sooner. Should give more than 1 or 2 words
Suggest more exams for individual feedback
Undergraduate course reviews good.
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Teaching outside of the university is at the discretion of the Dean. It would be hard to get a reduced load if she’s still
teaching at another institution.
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Due to scheduling, she had to let PA 330 class out early to get to get downtown for other class
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First semester was very chaotic, but it has toned down.
Agenda item:
b. Professional achievement in area of responsibility
Achievements
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Book (1, draft)
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Research reports (2)
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Book chapters (1, draft)
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Book reviews (2)
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Speaking engagements (3)
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Current research projects
Questions, issues, concerns
Is it advisable (for tenure) to continue focus on book and professional practitioner publications rather than
research and journal articles?
Discussion:
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Books and professional publications are acceptable route to tenure.
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Documentation of peer-review process is very important.
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Peer-reviewed journal articles are encouraged, particularly for promotion consideration.
Agenda item:
c. Unit and University service
Achievements
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Outstanding Faculty Awards Committee
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MHA accreditation task force
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MHA internship development
Questions, issues, concerns
Discussion:
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Serve on college or university committee for moving towards tenure and promotion. However, she did run for
committee position but didn’t get it.
Agenda item:
d. Community service
Achievements
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Editor of Frontiers of Health Service Management
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Activities with Council on Accreditation of Health Management Education, West Michigan Alliance for
Healthcare, and Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society,
Questions, issues, concerns
Discussion:
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She has editor of Frontiers … listed as community service, but it should also be listed as professional service
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Motion to vote for renewal of Dr. Schilte
Dr. Balfour moved that Dr. Margaret Schulte be renewed for two years. Motion was seconded by Dr. Jelier.
Ballots cast by all eligible in attendance: Nine affirmative, one negative.
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