COUNCIL OF DEANS

September 15, 1999

The Council of Deans met in regular session at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 15, 1999, in the Provost's Conference Room. John Mosbo presided, and the following council members were present: Kathleen Atkins, Sam Buchanan, Bob Everding, Neil Hattlestad, Joe Horton, Maurice Lee, Elaine McNiece, Sally Roden, and Ron Toll.

The COD minutes of September 8 were approved as circulated.

Mosbo briefly discussed the format of the General Faculty Meeting scheduled for tomorrow at X-period.

Buchanan informed the council of the availability of federal funds for students participating in community service activities. Discussion will continue next week.

Mosbo stated that Peter Mehl is working with a group of faculty to develop parts of the curriculum for the Maastricht program, but that a faculty committee should be developed to establish guidelines and criteria for selection of faculty and students to participate in the program. Discussion followed. Mosbo asked the deans to submit to the Provost's Office by Monday two or three nominations of faculty to serve on a guidelines committee.

Mosbo asked the deans to report on meetings with department chairs and faculty concerning the viability of moving or eliminating X-period. Following discussion, Mosbo acknowledged that, at this time, the consensus is to leave X-period as is. He asked the deans to revisit the topic at some future time with department chairs.

Mosbo continued discussion from a previous meeting regarding the development of faculty internships. Following a suggestion, consensus was reached that the first step should be for Mosbo to discuss the possibility with vice presidents to determine whether other areas of the university would welcome faculty interns.

Mosbo stated that he had discussed with Melissa Rust specific items that she believed should be provided to each student on a course syllabus in hard copy format. He asked deans to discuss electronic syllabi with department chairs. The topic will be revisited early next spring.

Dean Reports

Horton informed the council that the university recently hosted visitors from Luton and Zurich who were here to discuss a proposed international MBA program.

Lee reported a move to expand course offerings into afternoon periods.

Atkins announced that the College of Education will host an education deans symposium on September 23 and 24. Sixty deans and faculty from across the state are expected to attend.

McNiece reported that Charlotte Cone is visiting with each college regarding the two-year college. She also asked for clarification on types of announcements that are appropriate for the Admin-L listserve.

Hattlestad announced that the College of Health and Applied Sciences will participate in a pilot test of the IDEA student rating system this fall.

Roden (1) announced that on November 4 there will be a campus collaboration to foster student retention and asked that all advisors be encouraged to participate; (2) asked the deans to remind faculty and students of Mitch Albom's presentation on September 21; (3) informed the deans that there will be a televised presentation of Tuesdays with Morrie in November.

Mosbo (1) reminded the deans that discussion of the Graduate School of Management, Leadership, and Administration will continue next week; (2) reported on problems with attendance validation submissions; (3) asked deans with larger vehicles to volunteer to drive others to the Arkansas Deans' Association meeting at UALR October 4; (4) shared a color brochure announcing a 30-day trial of expanded capabilities at the UCA copy center; (5) distributed enrollment and ACT score data prepared by Roger Lewis.

The meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.