BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE
DEANS’ MEETING MINUTES
January 6, 2011
Members: Thomas Anderson, Rodger Bennett, Michael Dennehy, Brenda Dalton, Lisa Ehrich,
Sarah Ferguson, Juanita Flint, Sam Govea, Vernon Hawkins, Marilyn Lynch,
Rick Maxwell, Mark Meyer, Doris Rousey, Kendra Vaglienti, Sandy Wyche,
Anne Brophy
Attendees: Thomas Anderson, Rodger Bennett, Brenda Dalton, Michael Dennehy, Lisa Ehrich,
Sarah Ferguson, Monica Wenthold for Juanita Flint, Sam Govea, Vernon Hawkins,
Marilyn Lynch, Rick Maxwell, Doris Rousey, Kendra Vaglienti, Sandy Wyche,
Anne Brophy
Important Things to Tell
Rodger Bennett asked the group for answers to some historical data. Some of the questions were
answered correctly.
Sam Govea showed a video of his professional development activities over the holidays. Very impressive.
Elvis is not dead; he is on a cruise ship.
Online Printed Syllabi
Sam had a question about printing syllabi vs. being available online. Since syllabi are already online is
the necessary to provide printed copies for all faculty. It is quite an expense. Rodger polled the deans as
to who prints syllabi for their faculty.
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HHS faculty print their own
Business Studies faculty print their own
Development English and most English online; many English and Speech faculty still print copies
Fine Arts students print their own from the web. They do assist student with any addendum.
Development Math has made a commitment to not print syllabi in the spring. Students may
access off the web via My Laps Plus or My Math Lab, or via e-mail through eConnect. Faculty
will print syllabi for special needs students. Sciences are mixed, some use eCampus syllabi, some
print.
In regard to this discussion on print syllabi it was noted that a number of departments have eliminated
printing costs as part of their budget cuts. Rodger asked the deans to bring up at division meetings as an
agenda item. It is a sustainability issue as well as a budgetary issue. Students can sign a one-page
acknowledgment sheet that they have been made aware of the syllabus and its contents. Rodger
suggested that the Deans and the Faculty Council discuss this at their regular monthly meeting.
Paperless Schedule
Rodger reported that Brookhaven is not going to a paperless schedule for fall 2011. He has asked Monica
to downsize schedule for fall including fewer pages and fewer copies.
ACTION: Rodger will discuss further with Monica Taliaferro and get back to the deans.
There was a discussion about printing and the new copy machines that are being looked at for the campus.
It was suggested that questions about copier capabilities and needs be sent to Dawn Bishop.
Class Update by Brenda Dalton
Brenda Dalton reported on classes for the spring:
COSC 1300 – nearly all full
Developmental Writing – no slots open for prime time
7:30 a.m. and noon classes are light at this time
Evening classes are light
Brenda asked if ok to register students at other campuses if students only want prime time classes. She
did state that there is another week for registration as well as two Saturdays. Michael Dennehy will run a
report showing where there are possible overloads in classrooms without furniture. Overloading classes
should not happen without first checking the cap in classrooms. Math/Science will not allow overloads;
Social Science only if room/furniture allows. Brenda did state that section capacities were increased this
registration period to match room capacity.
Sandy Wyche will check with instructors about adding additional section of COSC 1300. If not able to
find instructors, an exception to the 14.7 hour rule may be made. It was also suggested that one hour
classes be offered. Students that have taken COSC 1300 and not passed are being encouraged to take the
course in increments.
Follow-up: Communications has added additional sections
Alternate Proposal to OTCD Mentor Program
Rodger reported that Marie Maness is finalizing the document on this mentoring program. In lieu of
regular campus and or committee assignments faculty will provide mentoring in a computer lab during
faculty return week. Mentors will assist interested faculty in online training for 2-3 hours at a time in the
lab. Rodger asked if the group approved this process. The answer was yes. Marie will send out to the
faculty. There was a question about registration duties. Welcome desk and greeters will be on duty.
There will not be any registration duties as in past semesters. Oscar Lopez will be sending out an e-mail
on this issue.
ECHS Cohort Classes for Fall 2011
Marilyn Lynch distributed a list of potential ECHS cohort sections for fall 2011. Marilyn reported that
the ECHS advisory committee meets once a semester; the ECHS success team meets once a month.
Marilyn reviewed the duties of this team and the discussions as to student experiences in the program and
reasons why students should be in cohorts in order to succeed in their senior year. Marilyn asked if
certain sections of classes can be added to accommodate high school students. It was recommended that a
schedule be created and reviewed by this group and faculty.
Other
Michael Dennehy distributed copy of the new Fact Book to the deans. This book will be on the website.
He mentioned that with Mathewos Kassa leaving he will be looking for a data analyst. Federal reports
will be the first priority for Michael’s area. Michael stated he will work with people on special reports
and Status 4 reports. He is also working on a new calendar that will be sent out as soon as it is approved.
Michael will be working on a planning document next week.
Sarah Ferguson reported that the Courier will be moving next week to T241. Facilities will begin the
remodeling of B Building for VICOM. Police Department remodel will begin in May.
Meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
Instructional deans met with Rodger at the meeting.