There was also strong sentiment that the college reflect its commitment to January opportunities, in particular the Cornell courses, by ensuring that student housing and meal arrangements would be addressed for such an option. Dean Koester will speak with Dean Ryan on behalf of the APPC committee. Discussion focused on January requirements and alternatives. Professor Shilepsky shared her concern regarding these alternatives and recommended that we have future discussion on internships and credit vs. pay, limits on the number of internships students are able to complete for credit, etc. Dean Hall then gave an update on various staffing issues and was feeling quite positive regarding addressing the positions the committee had categorized as our top tier.
Various searches are underway and are at different phases.
The Academic Support Center position will probably be a mid-year hire. There was a job description drafted by AFA Committee. It was suggested that discussion regarding this position include members of the MPS faculty as well. An important aspect of academic planning for the fall will include timing of requests for positions in conjunction with the planning process so that a simultaneous process that emphasizes strength be developed. Please forward any suggestions for future agenda to Michael Groth.