Their main concern is that the academic plan is a plan for change, but not necessarily an analysis of effectiveness, which the NCA self-study process mandates. Bernita also felt that the self-criticism piece is not as strong in the plan. Jim felt that the analysis piece is yet to come. The committee then discussed timelines and who would write reports. The committee agreed to subcommittee reports being due June 15.
Any groups finishing early can turn reports in early.
Phill stated his group would finish early, and that the committee's work carrying on into summer would be difficult for him due to other commitments. He would draft part of the report, which would be finished by Julie. May. She anticipated writing the report with Julie. Debra said that the Libraries committee had identified five areas of analysis, divided those amongst the committee members, and a report was generated for each area. These short reports include a past review and present look.