Faculty Assembly
I. Report from Interim Dean – Ann Taylor
Dean Taylor introduced Larry Eisenberg, V.C., Facilities Management.
Larry Eisenberg presented the Campus Master Plan which is a road map of the campus vision. The campus master plan committee has a long-term strategic plan to reduce the square footage to save money. Larry discussed that the College of Education will move to the north campus in approximate two to three years.
Dean Taylor introduced Rick Baniak, V.C., Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer.
Rick Baniak presented the FY18-FY23 Financial Operating Model. Rick discussed the budget challenges of the campus with a 13.7M deficit.
- Declining enrollment
- State funding cut (10%)
- Increase labor & compensation
- Unbalance general revenue
- Increase in-state enrollment
- Increase adjustment in tuition and fees
II. Report from CPCQ - Michael Bahr
Dr. Michael Bahr announced that the following programs and course proposals were approved.
- CNS ED 3200: Interpersonal Skill in Helping Relationships
- M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
- M.Ed. in Educational Psychology, Emphasis in Research and Program Development
- M.Ed. in Educational Psychology, Emphasis in Character and Citizenship Education
Doctoral Dissertation and Travel Grant Subcommittee:
No report
Doctoral Program Subcommittee:
No report.
Education Certification Subcommittee:
No report.
III. Report from Faculty Affairs Council - Rocco Cottone
Rocco Cottone asked each department to nominate representatives for the SLATE of Bylaws Committees. Dr. Cottone also announced that they have revised the template of the Tenure and Promotion Guideline that has been sent to each department for review.
IV. FAC Research Subcommittee – James Shuls
Dr. James Shuls introduced the Spotlight Speaker Kim Song.
Dr. Kim Song presented her research on the Scholarship and Professional Development for Language Teachers and Learners.
V. Report from Dean’s Committee on Social Justice – Theresa Coble and Timothy Makubuya
Dr. Timothy Makubuya announced that starting on April 6, May 5, and June 2, the COE Dean’s Committee on Social Justice will be engaging the community through the Delmar Loop UMSL Talks Fame. They will be in the loop engaging passerby in short 10 minutes talks on key St. Louisans.
VI. Report from the Chairs – Donald Gouwens and Nancy Singer
Dr. Gouwens announced that the Prioritization Meeting committee members are Drs. Theresa Coble, Michael Bahr, Natalie Bolton
Dr. Nancy Singer added the importance to read the Prioritization Reports on Google Drive.
VII. Faculty Senate Report-Brenda Bredemeier
Dr. Brenda Bredemeier announced that the COE is proud to continue to co-sponsor the Transgender Spectrum Conference, which returns to UMSL after its first two years on campus followed by two years at Washington University.
VIII. Finance-HR – Tina Hyken
Tina introduced new staff member, Alexandra Gresick, Academic Administrative Team. Tina also informed the staff that they will receive via email a mandatory Activity Analysis Survey to complete by the deadline.
IX. Enrollment – Shawn Woodhouse
- No report
X. Professional Learning and Innovation – Kathleen Fink
- No report
College Forum
XI. Reports from Faculty on campus-wide and University-wide committees
- No report
MEETING ADJOURNED.
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