Discussion regarding the Banner system regarding the lack of prior information that the system would not function perfectly at the beginning, the reason for much of the criticism district-wide. In short, the limitations of the Banner system were not communicated in advance. People not aware of the time and training required to put the system in place and functioning. The Faculty Evaluation was also discussed. Staff and Faculty development is also lacking.
Professionalism needs much work.
Also mentioned is the one-college philosophy. The reasons, among others, are the resource distribution and the Board not really clear on the philosophy. The work of the Institutional Climate was also mentioned. The results of the study not available or not communicated. Arnie will contact members absent and he also distributed the Institutional goals and matrix made available through Ann's office.