FAEC MINUTES 09/06/2023

FAEC MINUTES 09/06/2023

Present: Ken McMurdy (President, TAS), Amruth Kumar (TAS), Marc Gidal (CA), John McTighe (SSHS), Dean Chen (Vice President, HGS), Monika Giacoppe (Councilor-at-Large), Jeffrey Ellsworth (Councilor-at-Large), Stephen Larson (ASB)

Excused Absence: Elizabeth Siecke (Library)

*FAEC secretary position is currently open. Meeting minutes taken by Dean Chen.

Vote to bring meeting to order at 10:05 am.

FA President’s Report:

• Power Outage: Due to ongoing power outages on campus since 9/5/2023, the 1 pm FA meeting will be moved to H-129.
• Mackin-Bischoff Parking: Public Safety is still assessing student parking needs and will announce an updated policy soon. FAEC will continue to stress the importance of faculty parking in this location.
• Campus Facilities Master Plan: BOT approval now targeted for January 2024, in order to take into account the Comprehensive Academic Plan and additional feedback.

FAEC Discussion:

• ITS: John and Amruth will continue to meet regularly with Rob Doster (ITS) in order to address faculty technology concerns.
• Faculty Handbook: New handbook is now live on the POER website. FAEC will reach out to POER to request clarification on which guidelines should be followed for various personnel processes.

Meeting with President Jebb and Provost Middleton:

• Discussion of agenda items for 1 pm Faculty Assembly meeting
  • Comprehensive Academic Plan (CAP)
  • Possible revisions to curriculum review process
  • Faculty forum for under 11 faculty with Jeff Ellsworth
  • President Jebb’s planned report
  • Provost Middleton’s planned report
• Need for improved marketing for specific programs
• Need for increased funding for faculty travel due to rising conference/travel costs
• Need for continued funding for student aids

Meeting adjourned at 12:00 pm.

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