MINUTES
Associate Deans and Academic Support Group Meeting
November 6, 2007
8:30 – 10:00 am
CU 299
Present: Laura Goodwin, Sara Potter, Rene Galindo, Paul Rakowski, John Lanning,
Tammy Stone, Frank Sanchez, JC Bosch, Pam Erickson, Christine Stroup-Benham, Cliff
Young, Yuk Lee, Barb Edwards, Lynette Michael, Linda Olson, Danielle Zieg, Cynthia
Hashert, Patty Godbey, Linda deLeon, Traci Sage, Lissa Gallagher, Carolyn North
The minutes from the 10.16.07 meeting were approved.
Announcements/Introductions: Dr. Carolyn North, the new Assistant Vice Chancellor
for International Affairs, discussed her priorities for the Office of International
Education. She will be meeting with the deans on both campuses to discuss strategies for
international education and related issues. The major points were:
 An inventory of activities and programs with an international focus will be
conducted next spring.
 Other priorities include: the development of policies; fostering of partnerships
and collaborations across schools and college; enhancing undergraduate
experience via international activities; and exposing us to best practices at other
institutions.
Calendar Items:
 Chancellor’s Symposium, Monday, November 19, 7:30am to 1pm, Auditorium,
Education 2 South Building in the newly completed Education Zone, at Anschutz
Medical Campus (see map) RVSP at 303-315-4252
Discussion Items:
1.
Draft Strategic Plan (handout): Laura informed the group that the draft plan will
remain a draft for comments, suggestions and feedback for the month of
November. The group had several comments and suggestions about the draft
plan, which Laura will summarize and send to Mark and Rod. Areas of concern
and questions included:
 How will feedback be collected and used?
 Can Mark and Rod prepare a video presentation to use as the introduction
for discussions in schools, colleges, and administrative units?
 Arts and Humanities are not well represented in the document.
 Some aspects of the document are too health-focused.
 There is a relative lack of focus on people (vs. facilities, funding, etc.)
 Multi-disciplinary examples should include some that are specific to the
downtown campus.
 Internationalizing the university should be a “value-driven” goal.
 The words used (and wording of some goals) need careful editing.
 Where possible, focus on students first.
Next Steps: Laura asked that additional comments be sent to her, especially
specific “track changes.”
2.
DNC updates:
Auraria Library: Cynthia reported that the library administration discussed
possible options for library access during the DNC. She said that the library is not
sure of the perceived needs of the students during that week. The library may
reduce operational hours to 9a-5p, and will likely ask for a security person to check
ID’s as people enter the library. The group asked about satellite library access at
Campus Village.
Next Steps: Cynthia will ask library administration to develop recommendations
for Laura to take to the AHEC Committee.
Educational Opportunities: It is likely that organized outdoor activities will be
suspended during the DNC. The AHEC policy committee is requesting feedback
from all three institutions regarding a possible ban on indoor activities. The
possible suspension of indoor activities could affect internship opportunities;
faculty guided discussion groups, and needs of international students. Having
access to an off-site building might be preferable; the group also suggested
increased use of technology.
On-line classes: Patty said that the ATEL office will be open and will treat the
week like Spring Break and Fall Break.
Other:
 HR is working on guidelines for employees.
 Danielle said that the AHEC website with FAQs is going to be linked to
cudenver’s website soon.
 There will be many special concerns related to international students.
Information Items:
 Christine handed out a card with the fall census enrollment numbers.
 Carolyn handed out a card describing International Week, November 1217th.
 Danielle reminded the group to sign up for emergency alerts.