Social Science & Human Services
Unit Council Meeting Minutes
11/20/13
Attendance:
E. Kaiden, A. Degroot, K. Lorber, J. Good, A. Lorenz, S. Sarabia, S. Kim, B. Yaghmaian, L.
Warner, C. Reich, A. Vasishth, F. Skrobe, J. Weiss, K. Kenneavy, M. Poran, N. Salter, M. Ecker,
T. Sineshaw, P. Reck, E. Ogens, J. Cataliotti, M. Serban, B. Chinni, K. Johnson, S. Ishak, S.
Padhy, T. Judge, R. Becklen, E. Abbey, N. Choudhury, J. Braun, L. Perez-Strumolo, R. Lynn, E.
Klein, H. Horowitz, M. Vides, W. Hayes, E. Ross, J. Morley, C. Bowman, D. Crawley
Dean’s Announcements
S14 enrollment is down in all disciplines. Sam Rosenberg thinks higher faculty attendance at
Immediate Decision and Transfer Registration Days might promote the majors.
In an effort to reduce on-campus student drinking on Tuesday evenings, it has been
suggested that more required courses be offered on Wednesday morning. It is recommended
that courses begin at approximately 9AM. At issue is how this can be achieved without
disrupting the academic meetings that are held each Wednesday morning and early
afternoon. Courses could be offered, but would primarily be taught by adjuncts.
SSHS Mission Statement
The SSHS Curriculum Committee, comprised of Mia Serban, Sangha Padhy, Nick Salter, Paul
Reck, Julie Good , Karl Johnson and Eileen Klein, developed and proposed an updated version
of the SSHS Mission Statement. A lively discussion followed with many suggested revisions,
deletions and additions. The committee will update and present at the next Unit Council.
Michael Bitz, SSHS representative to Writing Across the Curriculum asked for examples of
specific writing assignments from the faculty.
Leah Warner, who will be on maternity leave S14, will provide grant assistance to SSHS. If
you are seeking a grant, Leah will research what is available and assist in the grant
application.
Shaziela Ishak, TLTR representative, discussed Invivo (new software). Please let her know
who needs training and a session will be provided. The deadline for software applications
has been extended to December 6th.
Jackie Braun is looking for a volunteer faculty member to assist the Poster Committee with
planning, vetting and solicitation of poster submissions. Also, effective June 1 st, Lysandra
Perez-Strumolo, will become the new convener of Psychology.