The discussion focused on providing additional direction to Fellows and mentors about PFF expectations. The development of a second-semester agenda for Fellows first meeting with mentors was discussed. Express concern that we are certifying students finished the program without a set of reasonable standards that ought to be met. Discussed the Arizona State point system as a possibility. The Office of Graduate Studies has proposed making the PFF seminars Graduate College courses.
Discussed budget needs once the grant expires.
The move to centralize administration in the Graduate College has the advantage of more effectively employing the credibility of the Dean of Graduate Studies office. The advisory committee would remain the governing body. Expansion to other departments. The key is developing strong relationships with mentoring departments in partner institutions. Suggest that we identify new departments early in the academic year and then spend the year recruiting mentors and establishing relationships with new partner departments.