Margaret Garner is heading an hoc committee for the review of the Strategic Planning Initiatives to deal with this issue and will meet this Friday, February 16 th with the Provost. Almost all responses have agreed that there should be more time to review these initiatives. An extension from Dr. Meredith has been granted until March 1 but it is not felt that this is enough time. The Evaluation of Deans and Chairs committee has met and formed a strategy that they are reflecting on before meeting with the Provost. The administrative burden of the evaluation of deans and department chairs is a primary concern.
Some review is needed before the five-year review now in place.
The committee is reviewing methods of surveying faculty. The Distance Learning Committee is considering allowing non-degree students taking distance learning courses. A letter will be sent to the Deans concerning the election of newsenators. Any suggestions for the text of this letter should be referred to Steven. The meeting times and responsibilities will be included.