Faculty Assembly
I. Report from Interim Dean – Ann Taylor
Interim Dean Taylor announced that Dr. Kathleen Burns has been appointed the director of UMSL NOW = nights, online, and weekend classes. Dr. Burns will be responsible for doing the school partnering work for the ACP program and the GOLD program (gateway for online adult learning). UMSL NOW = nights, online, and weekend classes.
Interim Dean Taylor congratulated Dr. Timothy Makubuya for his promotion from assistant teaching professor to assistant professor. She also congratulated our two new administrative staff members, Jorina Celeridad and Ryan Molitor.
Interim Dean Taylor announced the UM-System Strategy Plan is moving very fast, also, there is a separate Academic Program Review launch by President Choi. Vice Provost Chris Spilling is in charge of the review. We have to be sure that the college data is accurate and conveys what we think is appropriate.
Interim Dean Taylor asked Dr. Theresa Coble to explain the strategy planning process.
Dr. Theresa Coble announced that the UMSL’s Strategic Planning Sub-committee is engaging in the strategy planning process that seeks to build upon the strengths of the 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. Dr. Coble is asking for faculty and staff feedback.
Document was distributed, “Missouri Compact for Excellence in Engagement and Outreach”
Interim Dean Taylor announced that Food Services will expand the size of the Southside Café to 101 S. Campus Classroom Building. The downside is, Food Services will take one of our classroom.
II. Report from the Dean’s Committee on Social Justice (Dr. Jerome Morris)
Dr. Jerome Morris announced that the Excellence Initiative Report was submitted to Provost Kristin Sobolik and the Dean’s Committee of Social Justice. He will keep us posted on the outcome of the report.
III. Report from CPCQ and associated subcommittees (Dr. Michael Bahr)
Dr. Michael Bahr announced that CPCQ will be responsible from approving all of the program and course proposals. CPCQ committee will announced their actions on the proposals at the College Meetings.
Ph.D. Counseling program, revised, reduced the numbers of hours to 90 credit hours.
Proposal from the Education Certification Subcommittee
- ECH ED 6348: Understanding and Supporting Children’s Math and Science Inquiry
- ECH ED 6535: Assessment, Curriculum, and Research-Based Practice Birth-Grade 3
- EDUC 101: Early Clinical Experience: Community Agency
- HLTH PE 3275: Psychological Aspects of Physical Education
- HLTH PE 3277: Foundations of Health and Physical Education Program
- PHY ED: Physical Activity for Diverse Learners
- SEC ED 5989: Practicum I: Site-Based Experience
- TCH ED 5312: Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
- TCH ED 6565: Enriching Learning through Multicultural Arts, Music, Physical Education & Health
- TCH ED 6566: Cross-Curricular Connections with Multicultural Arts, Music, Physical Education and Health
All proposal approved.
IV. Report from FAC (Dr. Rocco Cottone)
Dr. Rocco Cottone announced that a vote was passed for a research subcommittee. The research subcommittee members are Matthew Davis, Vanessa Garry, James Shuls, Emily Brown, and Susan Kashubeck-West. The subcommittee will address research issues.
Dr. Cottone announced that they are drafting a new COE Tenure and Promotion guideline. They will create a template for the guidelines so each department can modify it.
V. Report from the Chairs (Drs. Donald Gouwens and Nancy Singer)
Nancy announced the assistant professor candidates will have their campus visit in October and November. She is asking faculty and staff to come out to hear their research and teaching presentations.
VI. Report from Finance-HR (Tina Hyken)
Document was distributed, “COE – FY18 Budget”
Tina Hyken explained the College of Education fiscal year 2018 budget.
College Forum
VII. Reports from Faculty on campus-wide and University-wide committees
- No Report
MEETING ADJOURNED.
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