College of Education and Allied Professions Leadership Council
The CEAP Leadership Council met on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. in Killian 218.
Members present:
J. Anderson-Ruff, B. Beaudet, D. Brotherton, R. Corbin, D. Grube, J. Holt, D.
McCord, W. D. Nichols, L. Nickles, P. Schoon, E. Sigler, J. Smith
Members absent:
B. Beaudet, E. Franklin
Others present:
B. Tholkes for HPER, M. Rompf
Announcements:
Council Members
At yesterday’s online graduation application training session, Larry Hammer thanked
David McCord for his continual assistance and insight with the implementation of the
online degree audit. These efforts played a significant role in moving the university to
online graduation applications.
Lee attended the university meeting on Blackboard. The newer version of Blackboard is
very similar to the current version.
Perry announced that Gwendoline Ayuninjam will join CEAP as the Director of Field
Experiences as of October 1st.
Guest Speaker:
Linda Haney, Human Resources – “FMLA”
Linda reviewed the Family Medical Leave Act, a Federal Act enacted in 1993, with the
council. FMLA assists families in times of serious medical health issues. The act covers
time off for care of a parent, child, spouse or self and allows for up to 12 weeks off in a
job protected status and continued health care coverage. WCU’s policy 89 defines
disability pay during a serious illness for faculty members who do not earn paid leave.
The Family Illness Leave was enacted in 2002 by the state of North Carolina. This leave
act allows for up to 52 weeks of time off over a 5 year time period to care for a
seriously ill parent, child, or spouse. The act does not provide for self-care.
Cases of workers compensation incidents are handled through the safety office. Please
contact Human Resources for assistance in handling FMLA requests and coordination
of workers compensation benefits.
Minutes
Motion and second to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2009 meeting. Motion
passed.
Dean's Report
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Celebrating Our Accomplishments – In order to recognize faculty and get
information out about the good works of our faculty, Perry asked the council for
feedback on mechanisms the college may employ to communicate good news. Ideas
discussed:
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o David Claxton is working on an alum newsletter to communicate CEAP
current events and activities
o Create a weekly dean’s green sheet to the college with announcement
o Develop a college newsletter
o Use of bulletin boards for current events/postings
o Create an electronic blog/electronic “purple” sheet.
Graduate Recruitment – Scott Higgins will be contacting the college about what
CEAP is doing for graduate recruitment. Department heads should begin to create a
list in preparation of the request.
Staffing Plan– CEAP has been approved for six lines. CEAP has resubmitted its
plan with a 3% salary reduction and is awaiting final approval from the Provost
Office.
Analysis of Functions – Perry has made a proposal to the Provost regarding
structural ideas for the college. These will be brought to the council for review and
input as well as to the faculty.
Educational Outreach – Dr. Brown is retiring June 30, 2010. Some responsibilities
will transfer to the college level.
Distance from Faculty – The first day of “stop by and chat” sessions with the Dean
has been completed. Conversations have been informative and valuable. The Dean
will hold more opportunities for faculty and staff conversations. Additional
opportunities will be set up throughout the year.
Summer Experiment – Summer school was successful. Funding received back from
summer school receipts will flow back to the college and faculty. CEAP will look to
support faculty in the form of travel and technology. Perry thanked the department
heads for their work in making this past summer a successful event. He encouraged
their voice in future meetings as the university prepares for summer 2010.
Graduate Certificate Program – Perry requested an update from the departments
regarding faculty’s input. The overall response from departments is positive for the
certificate program. One point of discussion is consistency with concerning GPA
and GRE requirements. Perry, in collaboration with Scott Higgins, will evaluate
whether GPA and GRE references can be separated from the proposal so that the
certificate program can move forward.
Personnel – Perry encouraged the Leadership Council to develop performance plans
for developing college personnel and enhancing performance.
Theme Discussion
Council Members
 College Initiatives – Project Value – “The Team Supports Performance”
o Technology
o Travel
o Scholarship
o Professional Development
The college will provide funding to the departments to support these initiatives and
personal performance outcomes. These funds will provide an opportunity for each
department to identify spheres of excellence. Technology will be a sphere of
excellence across the college.
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Dean Steering Committee/Governance
Perry will appoint faculty to this committee. Members will be asked to review
college proposals and initiatives, and to provide feedback. These discussions will be
open, candid and confidential, and reflect the college motto: “collective ownership
of the outcomes.”
Business Items
Council Members
Scholarship Awards
Perry
Perry announced there will be ways of providing meaningful recognition to faculty in
the future. More to follow.
Teacher Recruitment Funds
Perry
 Electronic Media Marketing – the college will look to increase electronic media in
its recruitment efforts.
 Technology – The College will invest in upgrading its instructional technology to
provide a state of the art facility for its students and faculty.
 Retention Grants – support grants for student retention activities, such as “Are You
Smarter than a Fifth Grader?” are forthcoming.
Indirect Cost Distribution
Perry
This year distribution of indirect funds will be handled as committed in the past. A
policy for handling distributions at the college level will be developed effective next
academic year.
Development Initiatives/Open House
Perry
Council will discuss the open house over homecoming weekend and other development
initiatives at its next meeting with David Claxton.
Travel *
Perry
Departments are to submit to the dean how faculty travel is currently handled within
each department.
Reschedule of October 2 Leadership Council
Perry
The council agreed to meet Wednesday, September 18th at 9:00 a.m.
Volunteering
Perry
A form, received from Human Resources, was sent to the council for use with
individuals interested in volunteering. This form may be used in instances such as:
a former model clinician who wishes to continue participation even though funding for
the program has been discontinued. Issues/concerns should be discussed with Perry.
Service Learning
Jamel
Jamel distributed handouts to the council regarding service learning and she reviewed
opportunities/deadlines for various service learning initiatives. Jamel asked the council
to review these opportunities with faculty and provide feedback to Jamel. Departments
are asked to identify a liaison to assist with reporting department service learning
initiatives to Jamel for tracking/reporting.
Perry requested additional information about the “teacher education and civic
engagement questionnaire” prior to units distributing the questionnaire.
Revision Update/Curriculum Process
Dan
Dan provided the council an overview on the revision and curriculum processes.
Revisioning blueprints will be presented to the state evaluation committee the first of
October for examination and approval. If blueprints are kicked back to the college, Dan
reminded the council not to be alarmed. The college will review the feedback, make
updates and resubmit to DPI. This work, if requested, is due December 1st.
College Curriculum committee meetings have been scheduled at the beginning of each
month so that curriculum requests move to the next committee in a more efficient
manner. As a reminder, all documents should be submitted at one time.
*Handouts-sent electronically
Task List Status Report
Faculty Load Re: Visiting Intern Is and IIs
Department Heads
A meeting will be held in October to discuss internships supervision. Council members
may choose to attend if they have involvement in the intern process as well as invite
other interested individuals. Ellen will coordinate the meeting.
Annual Assignment Tracking Mechanism
Council
 Due on October 31, 2009 – Department heads have developed a mechanism which
is under review and will soon be submitted to Perry.
For Information - Please review these handouts.
Travel Overseas with a Lap top Computer *
Export Controls PPT *
Important Dates
September 14 – 18, 2009
October 6, 2009, 9:00 a.m., Ramsey Ctr.
WCU on Tour
Teachers of Tomorrow Reaching to Teach
Conference for H.S. and C.C. Students
October 14 and 15, 2009, 3:00 p.m. UC
“Teaching Opportunities for Non-Teaching
Majors” Information Sessions
October 30, 2009
Tenure/Promotion Files due to Dean
November 2, 2009
2nd Yr Reappointment Files due to Dean
November 23, 2009, 6:30 p.m., UC Grand Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society Induction
November 24, 2009
2nd Yr Reappointment Files due to Provost
December 7, 2009
Tenure/Promotion Files due to Provost
December 14, 2009
3-5 Yr Reappointment Files due to Dean
February 4, 2010
3-5 Yr Reappointment Files due to Provost
February 6, 2010
Teaching Fellows Recruitment Day
February 9, 2010
Post Tenure Review Files due to Dean
February 9, 2010
1st Yr Reappointment Files due to Dean
February 23, 2010, 9:00 a.m., Ramsey Ctr. Middle School Teachers of Tomorrow
February 23, 2010
1st Yr Reappointment Files due to Provost
February 24, 2010
Post Tenure Rev AA12 due to Provost
March 25, 2010, TBA
Carolann Tomlinson Partnership Event
March 26, 2010, TBA
Carolann Tomlinson Student Presentation
09-10 Leadership Council Dates:
September 30, 2009
October 23, 2009
November 20, 2009
December 18, 2009
January 22, 2010
February 19, 2010
March 26, 2010
April 23, 2010
May 21, 2010
November 6, 2009
December 4, 2009
January 8, 2010
February 5, 2010
March 12, 2010
April 9, 2010
May 7, 2010
June 11, 2010
The council meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:30 a.m.
Submitted by – Mary Rompf
Attachments and handouts are on file in the Dean’s office with the Leadership Council minutes.