Attending: Dr. Tom Metzger, Chair; Ms. Eileen Baylis; Dr. Catherine M. Bender;
Dr. David M. Crossman; Dr. Kerry W. Holzworth; Dr. Susan Neuman; Mr. Jason
Palmer; and Dr. Anthony Silvestre
Report of the Chair
Dr. Metzger reported that the Planning and Budget Committee would be meeting
on May 18, 2000. He expected that the Committee would recommend a 4% tuition
increase.
He also reported that the Teaching Excellence Committee was reviewing its
process of making awards for teaching excellence. He expects that changes
in the process will be made to improve the process. The amount for awards
is expected to remain at the $200,000 level.
Election of a Chair
Dr. Holzworth nominated Dr. Metzger for reelection as chair. Ms. Baylis
seconded the nomination. Dr. Crossman nominated Dr. Silvestre who declined
the nomination. No other nominations were made and Dr. Metzger was reelected
by acclamation. This action confirmed the unofficial vote of the last meeting.
2000-2001 Agenda
The Committee discussed issues that the Committee is interested in for the
2000-2001 academic year. The following were identified.
An inquiry into how departments and programs use teaching evaluations.
Gathering and analyzing data on the characteristics of faculty who use CIDDE
services and attending their programs.
Gathering information about the Universityís accommodation of diverse
students. Concerns were raised about students with disabilities, racial
and ethnic minority students, international students, and older returning
students. Input will be sought from student groups, administrators and others.
Continued inquiry and discussion about the roles and needs of part-time
faculty. Concerns about support of these faculty, their integration into
departments, and their accessibility were discussed.
Minutes
The minutes of the April meeting were reviewed and approved. The minutes
for February and March will be circulated by email for review and approval.
Dr. Crossman will add the minutes to our webpage as they are approved.
Future Meeting times
The Committee will meet on September 12, 2000 from noon to 1:30 in Room
637 WPU. At that time, other meeting dates and times will be chosen.
Respectfully submitted: Dr. Anthony J. Silvestre