College of Education and Allied Professions Leadership Council
The CEAP Leadership Council met on Friday, August 24, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in Killian 218.
Members present: J. Anderson-Ruff, B. Beaudet, L. Bloom, D. Carpenter, R. Corbin, M. Dougherty,
K. Elliott, E. Franklin, J. Holt, B. Houghton, J. Jacobs, D. McCord, R. McCreary, L. Nickles, J. Smith
Members absent: K. Hunt
Others present: M. Rompf
Announcements:
Jacque thanked David M. for sharing graduate assistants with the ELF
department. The graduate assistants will assist faculty in conducting research.
Kim reported that there is a good candidate for the ARC grant position. This
position will provided assistance with teacher recruitment initiatives.
Guest:
Jamel Anderson-Ruff, Diversity as the Catalyst for Achievement and Growth:
Addressing the Diverse Needs of a Changing State
Jamel addressed the council about her vision for cultivating a college culture which values diversity
and promotes cultural competency. Using a power point presentation Jamel discussed her role in the
college as the Curriculum Specialist for Diversity. Jamel has been meeting individually with council
members to assess current diversity initiatives, gain feedback, and to establish a collaborative effort to
promote diversity initiatives with faculty and students. Some of the diversity initiatives Jamel will
focus on include: recruitment of diverse populations, promoting a family atmosphere, encouraging
faculty participation and ownership, creating learning communities and mentoring programs for
retention. Jamel will also pursue grants for speakers and creating incentives for faculty involvement in
diversity initiatives.
Minutes:
Motion and second to approve the minutes of the August 10, 2007 and August
15, 2007 meetings. Motion passed.
Dean’s Report:
Michael reported the following:
• Salaries- Faculty salaries will be allocated as follows: a person rated as a
one will not receive an increase unless the dean chooses to use discretionary
money. A “3” will average a 5 + % increase.
• AFE/TPR Document Template- there may be discrepancies between your
AFE department document and the university document. When rewriting
documents this spring be cognizant and align these documents.
• Budgets – no new news on budgets. The TPR process will be addressed first
and then budgets will be reviewed-probably 3-4 weeks out.
• Provost Report * (email attachment)- Michael reviewed the Provost report
with the council and asked members to also read through this information.
Please share handouts with faculty.
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Discussion:
The university is investing in “branding.” It is important to ensure that the
College of Education and Allied Professions itself takes every opportunity to
promote its programs.
Mike Stewart will update the council of deans on the university-wide
printer/copier initiative. At the last council of deans meeting, Michael
recommended the university conduct a forum to discuss this initiative.
At the staffing meeting with the Provost yesterday, CEAP received five
positions which can be recruited for 2008-2009. It is imperative to work
diligently to fill these positions.
Council Members
TaskStream Reporting
Renee
Renee distributed two reports to the council which reflect data obtained from students
and host teachers in three teacher education classes from Spring 2007. This data was
collected through TaskStream. Renee asked departments to share this information with
faculty. Once privacy issues are resolved, faculty will be able to access this information
through TaskStream. In the meantime, Renee will send this data electronically to
department heads for distribution. David thanked Renee for her efforts to put into place
a mechanism to generate on-going data for CEAP in a short period of time. This data
will be used to guide CEAP decision making, assist with accreditation and DPI
reporting. Renee then asked the departments to be sure to look at their programs in the
banner system. There are some coding issues of our students in the system. If these are
left uncorrected, then this will have a negative effect on generating faculty positions.
Positions will be based on data. It is imperative that our counts of students are accurate.
Add to task list: Using data to monitor student progress.
Graduate Assessment Portfolio Report*
Dale
Data for graduate programs similar to the data collected for undergraduate programs
through TaskStream has not begun. During the summer a group met to discuss data
collection opportunities for graduate programs by using TaskStream as a data port for
common class assignments. Dale asked the council to endorse the plan as stated in #5 of
the minutes from the August 13th meeting on Graduate Program Assessment. The plan
states:
a. Comprehensive Portfolios for MAT and MAEd will be submitted only through
TaskStream beginning with Spring 2008.
b. Common assignments for EDCI 602; EDCI 604 or 605 or 613; PSY 621 or 624;
SPED 620 must be submitted as part of the portfolio
A motion and second was made by the council to endorse the plan. The motion passed.
The council discussed requiring TaskStream for enrollment to our programs. The
council made a motion that Dale will create a policy for the Leadership Council to
assess which will require TaskStream use for graduate students. This motion was
seconded and passed. Graduate Level Task Stream Requirement will be a
discussion item at the next council meeting.
"Who Said That?"
Jacque
Jacque reviewed with the council an exercise she conducted with ELF faculty at the
beginning of school department meeting. The purpose of the activity is to give credit to
others for their work. Jacque recommended this as an activity which may be used with
students to reinforce the importance of crediting others and academic integrity. Jacque
will email this exercise to the council.
Revised Model Clinical Form * (email attachment)
Jackie
Jackie reviewed with the council a revised model clinical request form which includes a
statement stressing the importance of faculty evaluations. Jackie reminded departments
to be sure the nominee being requested please is interested in the position before
submitting a request. Renee, Jackie and Jacque will work together to review how
evaluations are handled and how this process may be more efficient. At the next council
meeting, they will provide an update on evaluations.
Major Events Requests * (email attachment)
Michael
Major event requests are those when someone from the Provost office is asked to attend
and/or speak at college events. During a discussion on fall events, it was decided that
the Chancellor Task Force for Teacher Supply and Demand will be held in the spring,
preferably March. The council discussed topics for the Task Force meeting:
revitalization of career teachers, what schools will look like 10-20 years out, diverse
learners, early college programs, virtual high school, and the need for grant funding in
math/science in the public schools.
Classroom Utilization *
Michael
Michael noted that space utilization will continue to be a topic driven by construction
on campus. The classroom utilization report was reviewed. The primary objective is to
ensure student access to undergraduate level courses. Please pay attention to this when
developing spring course schedules and assure that a plan is in place that will allow a
student to graduate in four years. Classroom usage will continue to be tracked in the
future.
Task List Status Report:
Department Head Document: Implementation of
Bob B./Dept Heads
Teacher Recruitment Plan
An update will be provided at the next Leadership Council.
Post Tenure Review due Fall 2007
Dept Heads
¾ Scott Minor, Hal Herzog, Jane Perlmutter
Social Security Protection
Michael
Michael asked council members if they felt their units were in compliance. This will be
removed from the task list.
Recommendation for Graduate Courses for
Dept Heads/Janice
Non-degree Students
A recommendation is in process.
Family Weekend - CEAP Reception *
Michael/Dale
¾ Dale will represent CEAP on faculty panel. CEAP reception on Saturday, 10/5/07,
10-12. At least one faculty member from each department at the CEAP
reception/poster session. Department name due at 8/24 Leadership Council.
¾ Eddie Case – ELF, Lisa Bloom – HS, Bob Beaudet – HPER, David McCord-PSY,
Bob Houghton - EMGE
Group Advising/Beginning of School
Dale
Bob H. will be attending a debrief meeting of the opening of schools. Departments
reported a total of 3 calls received over opening weekend for advisement. All calls
were received on Sunday.
Timing of the Due Dates of Annual Reports
Renee
No report.
Student Assessment Instruction
David M.
No report.
Common Assignments
Department Heads
No report.
Homeland Security Verifications
Michael
Information: Please review and share with faculty.
Tuition and Fee Charges, Rev. 01-18-07 *
Michael
Faculty Mentoring Program *
Michael
WCU Millennial Initiative Plans
Michael
(Plans available for review, maintained in Dean's office)
*Handouts
Important Dates:
August 31, 2007, 7:30-3:00PM, KL 218
September 7, 2007, KL 104
September 14, 2007, KL 104
September 21, 2007
September 23-27, 2007
September 28, 2007, KL 104
October 16, 2007, 8:30 AM, UC
October 19, 2007, KL 104
October 25-26, 2007, WRESA
October 31 - November 3, 2007
November 2-7, 2007, CEAP
Accreditation Previsit
NCATE/NCDPI Accreditation College
Presentation of Conceptual Framework
NCATE/NCDPI Accreditation College
Meeting on the Assessment System
"Break by the Lake" Conference - School
Support Personnel
WCU On Tour - Recruitment Initiative
NCATE/NCDPI Accreditation College
Meeting on Unit Governance & Faculty
Teacher of Tomorrow High School
Program
NCATE/NCDPI Accreditation College
Meeting on Diversity
Western Region Teacher of the Year
Interviews
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society
National Conference
NCATE/DPI Accreditation Visit
Leadership Council Dates through 2007:
August 10, 2007
August 24, 2007
September 7, 2007
September 28, 2007 (revised)
October 5, 2007
October 19, 2007
November 2, 2007
November 16, 2007
December 7, 2007
The council meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:45 a.m.
Submitted by – Mary Rompf
Attachments and handouts are on file in the Dean’s office with the Leadership Council minutes.