CMS Internal Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
10:30a.m. – 12:00Noon
Fish Bowl
Agenda
1. Alliance (Morrison)
2. Summer Work on Strategic Plan (Morrison)
3. Core Projects Funding (Morrison)
4. Other Items
Members Present
Dr. Nancy Grindlay (CMS/Associate Director)
Dr. Jack Hall (EVS/Chair)
Dr. Richard Laws (GLY/Resident Faculty 2010-2012)
Dr. Lynn Leonard (GLY/Chair)
Dr. John Morrison (CMS/Associate Director)
Dr. Steve Skrabal (CHM/Non-Resident, 2010-2012)
Dr. Rob Whitehead (Non-tenure Research Faculty 2011-2013)
Dr. Joan Willey (CMS/Associate Director)
CMS Internal Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
10:30a.m. – 12:00Noon
Fish Bowl
Alliance
John Morrison presented to the Committee a draft copy of the “Charter of the NC Alliance in
Marine Science (NC AiMS).” Dr. Morrison explained that Chancellor Miller asked CMS to negotiate
the aligning of Marine Science Programs in North Carolina. This alignment will make for easier
communication and collaboration and make the best use of resources to meet the needs of the
populous of North Carolina.
Chancellor Miller has said that all institutions do not have to participate in this alliance, and we
can move forward with only part of the Marine Science programs. Chancellor Miller has
appointed UNCW Center for Marine Science to be management for the consortia.
Dr. Morrison asked that Committee members review this draft and give suggestions. He asked
that this document not be shared with other faculty at this time. He added that a draft has been
sent to other institution program heads to get an idea of what else they would want to add. Once
those comments are received and this document revised, a copy will be shared with faculty most
likely during the summer.
Strategic Plan
Dr. Morrison reminded the Committee that it is time to re-visit the CMS Strategic Plan. He asked
Committee members to solicit suggestions from faculty and submit suggestions during the
summer. He mentioned that Dr. Baden plans to appoint another CRISP (Center Research
Investigators for Strategic Planning) committee. Dr. Morrison explained the Strategic Plan does
not have to be completely revised, however it needs to be updated and a copy given to the new
Provost.
Core Projects Funding
Nancy Grindlay provided a hand out the committee for the CMS Pilot Projects. The Committee
discussed the proposed Final Reports Guidelines and offered suggestions on measuring Pilot
Project results. The Committee agreed additional follow-up was needed on awarded grants
related to pilot projects and final reports.
CMS Internal Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
10:30a.m. – 12:00Noon
Fish Bowl
Assistant to the CMS Associate Director for Education Position
Dr. Willey announced several excellent candidates had applied for the Assistant to the CMS
Associate Director for Education position. Dr. Baden and Dr. Willey plan to interview candidates.
Marine Tech position
John Morrison informed the committee that 23 applications were received for John Murray’s old
position. Jay Styron, John Morrison, Randy Turner and Nancy Grindlay met and reviewed all 23
applications and narrowed to 3 candidates. The 3 recommended candidates were sent to Human
Resources for their review and to proceed with the next steps.
Marine Science TA’s
Dr. Willey stated that Bob Roer has given us five additional permanent TA’s. There are now a total
of 17 University supported TA’s in Marine Science.
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