College Leadership Team
Minutes
January 14, 2015
Present – Marsha Lupi, Jennifer Kane, Megan Possinger, Linda Sciarratta, Cathy O’Farrell, Karen Patterson, John
Kemppainen, Jeff Cornett, Chris Janson, John Venn, Dan Dinsmore
Call to order – The meeting was called to order at 9:35am.
Minutes- The minutes were approved as written.
Announcements
The registrar’s office would like commonality across campus regarding letters stating a student has fulfilled their
graduation requirements. All requests should be directed to the Office of Academic Advising only. Dr. Kane will be
working with Dr. Kemppainen on this.
There are 120 student interns in the schools this semester. Applications are online for the fall 2015 semester; the due
date is February 6, 2015. All current Field II students are aware of the application and due date.
Department chairs may be contacted by the advising office for information regarding freshman and sophomore students
who did not continue in COEHS programs. This is a BOG metric issue to find ways to increase enrollment numbers.
Megan stated she received an email from CAEP… graduation rate information is needed which dates back to 2009.
Taken from an ECAT doodle poll of 20 participants Dr. Possinger shared the outcome to retain ECATS provided there will
be technological modifications and visibility improvement and use IWEB Folio for field and internship. Or, see what the
functionality is in IWEB Folio. What type of things would faculty like to see from Judy Miller in IWEB folio? It was
suggested to address this at faculty assembly and more discussion will be addressed at the next executive committee
meeting.
Strategic Plans – MHL
Dr. Lupi and Dr. Kane have been working on the strategic plans – common actions (see handout). The next step is to
prioritize the common actions based on the outcomes on the matrix. This will be sent to the leadership team with the
advanced action plan for comments. This is a quick turn-around – due date is January 31st. Long Range Planning
committee met on January 13 and will be sending their comments as well.
Searches – MHL
Dr. Suzanne Ehrlich has accepted the ASL Interpreting position. Dr. Dinsmore has three candidates coming in next week
to interview for Educational Foundations position. Dr. Patterson has three candidates coming in the week of February
2nd for the Deaf Education position. Dr. Stanley received the go ahead with their candidates for TESOL. Early Childhood
completed their telephone interviews.
Updating Bio’s on Website – MHL
Please share with faculty to update their bios and research on the website.
Graduate Student Funding Formula – MHL
Proposed Graduate Assistant Distribution of Stipend Dollars and Tuition Waivers
The money will go into the departments for graduate waivers. Linda Sciarratta will confirm with Academic Affairs. This
will be effective fall 2015.
Update on Excess Hour Rule – JJK
All programs have been mandated at 120 hours unless there is a compelling case made to the BOG. Please work with
Dean’s office and/or Shawn Brayton if you need assistance.
Scholarship Reassignment – JJK
One scholarship reassignment can be given to tenured faculty per year.
Alumni Teacher support group – MHL
This is a support group for new and mentor teachers
Technology Budget – JJK
The total technology budget is $20,000. The monies will be disbursed at $4,000 each to COEHS academic departments
and the Educational Technology Center.
Other Business
Dr. Kane reported on the Associate Dean’s meeting – The International Center will no longer be responsible for
international trips. Academic Affairs will request a ½ time position in undergraduate studies to help departments.
Dr. Lupi will be advocating for COEHS. Please see Dr. Lupi if you have any questions or concerns.
Financial Aid News
If a course does not appear on the degree evaluation for the student’s program of study, the course will not be paid.
Dr. Kemppainen’s office must be advised to add the course as a substitution on the degree evaluation at the time the
student is registering. Dr. Kemppainen will be in written communication with all department chairs and faculty.
Meeting adjourned at 11:15am