DEPARTMENT HEAD MEETING MINUTES
College of Education & Professional Studies
August 16, 2006
Attending: Drs. Harper, Hammett, Friery, Ryan,
Harbor, Lowry,
Chandler, Uline, Dr.
Donna Herring, Ms. Patty Hobbs, Mr.
Terry Marbut, and Mr. Mike Zenanko
Absent:
Dr. Jan Wilson
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Dr. Harper welcomed everyone to the Department Head meeting.
Please e-mail Rosemary Harper your unit report.
Dr. Harper welcomed Ms. Patty Hobbs to the Department Head meeting. She stated that she is
the acting director and has applied for the permanent position. Dr. Harper asked her to share
background information with the group.
Dr. Harper reminded everyone that the next Preview Day will be on Saturday, September 16 th.
She asked everyone to contact Cathy Rose, if they had not done so already, to let her know who
would be staffing their tables.
Dr. Harper discussed the college flow chart. She asked everyone to look it over and note any
corrections that need to be made. Dr. Harper noted the use of color. There was some discussion
about how Dr. Harbor’s department is listed.
Dr. Harper reminded everyone that the College Meeting will be August 28 th. She asked everyone
to put up announcements in their areas that registration would not begin until 10:30AM.
Dr. Harper discussed the new phone list. She asked if they would rather have the small or large
print version, and it was decided to distribute copies of both.
Dr. Harper asked everyone to read over the latest Academic Council minutes.
Dr. Harper discussed the Fall Application counts for freshmen, transfer students, and Georgia
applicants. The freshmen numbers are down slightly from last fall. The numbers in the in-state
transfers and Georgia applicant categories were up slightly from last year.
Dr. Harper discussed the orientation evaluations. She stated that Dr. Turner was pleased with
these results.
Dr. Harper discussed the credit hour numbers for Marathon S.
Dr. Harper discussed the campus copyright policy. She stated that there was some concern over
the verbiage in the proposed policy. Dr. Turner is sending it back to the committee that drafted it
for reexamination.
Dr. Harper discussed a report from the Distance Education Advisory Committee. Dr. Turner is
asking them to revise their Plans, Policy, and Procedures manual. All of the points they listed
were passed on to the Faculty Senate except #9, which dealt with funding for their budget. There
was some discussion about this issue.
Dr. Harper discussed the proposed University Calendar for 2007-2008. She stated there was
much talk about the Christmas holidays and others. A committee was formed to look into issues
including graduation and final exams.
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Dr. Harper discussed the Academic Planning Calendar. She asked everyone to look over it and
pass along any corrections are suggestions to Cathy Rose. She also stated that the College
Calendar is being prepared and will be e-mailed when it is completed.
Dr. Harper discussed the College Meeting and who would be speaking on which topic. She also
asked everyone to remind their faculty to be at the meeting.
Dr. Harper discussed an idea Dr. Friery had presented to her. It is the idea of having a couple of
days of Professional Development before classes start. Dr. Harper is considering using certain
Fridays during the semester to implement this idea. Topics such as rubric development and
advisement could be covered. Other topics that were suggested were to have Dan Miller speak
from DSS, to discuss ED 300 and ED 500, and to have someone speak about plagiarism.
Dr. Harper discussed a list from the State Department where the Faculty Specialist from each area
is identified. She asked everyone to look over and fill these forms out. It is due by September
15th.
Dr. Harper reminded everyone that Annual Reports are due in PRISM by September 15th.
Dr. Harper discussed the issue of College Goals. The goals will be revisited during the academic
year.
Dr. Harper discussed committee assignments.
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C&I
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Dr. Patsy Lowry, Dr. Dale Campbell, Dr. Teresa Gardner, Dr. Celia Hilber, and
Dr. Gena Riley attended the opening session of the AMSTI (Alabama Mathematics, Science, and
Technology Initiative) Leadership Training week at Jacksonville High School on Monday, July
24th at 8:30 a.m. Governor Bob Riley, Dr. Meehan, the JSU Board of Trustees, Dr. Carr, and
other special guests attended and/or spoke at the event.
Dr. Dale Campbell, Dr. Teresa Gardner, and Dr. Gena Riley participated in the week
long AMSTI Leadership Training Academy at Jacksonville High School on Monday, July 24th t
through Friday, July 28th. Dr. Campbell participated in Science applications while Dr. Gardner
and Dr. Riley participated in Mathematics training.
Dr. Larry Beard, Dr. Patsy Lowry, and Dr. Nina King represented the C&I Department
and the College of Education & Professional Studies at the Summer Commencement Ceremony
held on Friday, August 4th at 7:30 p.m.
CDC
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CDC has a new director, a new secretary and an assistant director on maternity leave, so our life
hasn’t been quiet or dull!
We are currently recruiting children ages 2-5 and have had some advertising in the Anniston Star
and on K98 radio.
We are having a retreat at the CDC on Saturday, August 19 to begin preparations for Back-toSchool Night at the center on September 14.
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The Department of Communication has hired a new faculty to fill the print/generalist position that
has been advertised for sometime now. Dr. Jeffrey Hedrick, the new faculty, is joining us this fall.
His area of expertise is law and digital communication.
Dr. Kingsley O. Harbor, head of the Communication Department, attended two conferences backto-back in July/August, 2006. The first—the assessment conference—presented by an
organization led by Professor James O. Nicols, a national guru on assessment, was well attended
and contained a lot of useful information. It is particularly useful to Harbor who is preparing his
department for program assessment. The second –the Association for Education in Journalism and
Mass Communication (AEJMC)—is a national/international organization for journalism and mass
communication educators. Dr. Harbor presented a paper to the International Communication
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Division of the AEJMC on Utilitarian Journalism, a new concept developed by him to address the
state of journalism in Africa.
The Department of Communication begins its self study this fall. This is in preparation for a visit
next year by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
(ACEJMC) to review the communication program here at JSU.
Faculty and staff in the department plan to have a student-faculty get-together this fall. This would
be mainly an information meeting (followed by a period of refreshments) and the first of its kind
in this department. The essence is to inform and involve students in our numerous departmental
activities such as outcomes assessment, accreditation process, departmental policies and
regulations as well as other graduation requirements. Students will have an opportunity to
informally ask questions and exchange views with the faculty
EDRS
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The Chi Sigma Iota initiation ceremony was held on July 27, 2006. The Counselor Education
faculty announced the following awards:
Counselor Education Alumnus of the Year –
Ms. Martha Mitchell, Director of Admissions, JSU
M.S. Counselor Education Student of the Year – Ms. Patty Mayne
Ed.S. Counselor Education Student of the Year – Ms. Deidra Tidwell
FCS
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Mrs. Robbie Boggs attended a meeting of the Atlanta Fashion Group. The Atlanta group is a
chapter of The Fashion Group International, a global non-profit association of over 6,000
professionals of achievement and influence representing all areas of the fashion, apparel,
accessories, beauty and home industries. Some of the goals of the organization are:
To advance professionalism in fashion and its related lifestyle industries, with a particular
emphasis on the role and development of women.
To present timely information regarding national and global trends that have an effect on the
fashion industries.
To promote career opportunities in fashion.
Mrs. Boggs’ participation in Fashion Group provides many opportunities for fashion
merchandising students to network with professions in the fashion field.
Mrs. Karen Nemeth attended the Alabama Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Executive Board Meeting on August 10, 2006. Mrs. Nemeth Serves as State Advisor for the
Student Family and Consumer Sciences Association. Also attending was Sonya Jones, JSU
Dietetics student. Ms. Jones is serving as the 2006-07 President of the Student Section. She is
actively involved planning the Alabama Student Family and Consumer Sciences Association Fall
Leadership Conference which will be held on the JSU campus in October. The Fall Leadership
Conference will have students attending representing all Family and Consumer Sciences programs
across the state.
Dr. Tim Roberts attended the MED 2000 Bone and Joint Disease Workshop in Birmingham on
June 27, 2006. This one-day course introduces healthcare professionals to the latest research on
arthritis and osteoporosis.
HPER
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ISU
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Two smartrooms have been completed in HPER. One more is awaiting the hardware to complete.
Mr. Cates has been instrumental in their completion. Room 309 is moving along.
The T/LC Handbook was revised and printed. Mrs. Philips did the revision.
Mrs. Lane is checking the holdings in the LRC with the library catalogue.
Secondary Education
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Dr. Carol Uline provided training titled “Intervention Strategies for Struggling Students”, at
Wellborn High School, August 8, 2006.
Dr. Sheila Anne Webb presented a paper titled “”Tenure: Property Right or No Rights?”, at the
University of Oxford Round Table, United Kingdom, August 5-12, 2006.
Drs. Jan Wilson and Jordan Barkley are participating in a curriculum development workshop for
Secondary Education and Collaborative Education 6-12 candidates, August 16-18, 2006.
Teacher Service Center
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Technology & Engineering
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Terry Marbut attended a Recruiting Conference in Chicago and an Institutional Effectiveness
Workshop in San Antonio.
Purchase orders have been issued for rapid prototyping, CNC, and materials measuring equipment.
The rapid prototype equipment is on site.
Jess Godbey attended two safety- training seminars to update certification so that our students can
obtain professional certification as they complete our academic courses. NAIT research indicates
that providing students with appropriate industrial certifications is important to the continued
success of industrial technology programs.
Work is continuing on the construction of the transportation center building.
New undergraduate brochures are in. We will use these and then redesign based on information
gained in the recruiting seminar.
Had to add a section of TEC 201 for beginning technology students. Terry picked up TEC 366 so
that the new section of TEC 201 could be taught.
The department is working on three different proposals for Honda funding opportunities.
The department (in cooperation with the Small Business Development Center and the College of
Commerce and Business Administration) submitted a proposal to the Anniston Army Depot to
develop and deliver a training program for their middle management employees.
TV Services
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The Fall Registration commercials, “What are you waiting for?” are approved by Admissions.
Three commercials were produced. A one minute and two thirty second versions were produced.
These commercials are now airing in the Birmingham markets as well as locally.
A commercial for the Houston Cole Library is produced. This commercial is now airing on TV24
and will air over Comcast Sports Southeast this fall during JSU home football games.
Produced and broadcast the 7:30 p.m. Graduation Exercises live on TV24 and live over the
Internet. The ceremonies were also rebroadcast at later dates and times. DVD copies of the
ceremony are being sold through the Campus Bookstore.
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Two new commercials have been approved, “The College of Commerce and Business
Administration” and “The Department of Military Science.” These commercials are now airing
on TV24 and will air over Comcast Sports Southeast this fall during JSU home football games.
Met with Mark Norman, producer for ABC 33/40, and gave him a JSU commercial, “Best Kept
Secret in Alabama, #1” and the JSU Recruiting video, “Best Kept Secret in Alabama” to air
during a promo that the station will be doing soon. The promo will feature Jacksonville, JSU, and
the surrounding area. Similar promos are being done with other communities in Alabama as well.
Mike Hathcock cut a voice over for the new Continuing Education fall commercial. The
commercial has been edited and is awaiting approval.
Taped an accreditation hearing for the University Police Department.
Had a request from the David L. Walters Department of Music for 60 copies of “The Gondoliers.”
This opera was taped on 05/26/06 using the production truck. The performance was later
broadcast on TV24.
On-Going Work continues on the pre-wiring of the stadium for this fall’s football games.
Next meeting will be Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at 1:30 pm in the RWB Conference room.