COMMITTEE:          Academic Awards Committee

 

MEETING DATE:    November 3, 2006

 

PERSON PRESIDING:      Patricia Dragon

 

REGULAR MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:  Patricia Dragon, Charles Boklage, Jennifer Williams, Rebecca Powers

 

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:  Sylvie Henning, Dorothy Muller, Anthony Hailey, Dot Clayton

 

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:      

 

 

 

ACTIONS OF MEETING

 

Agenda Item:  Approval of September minutes.

 

Agenda Item:  Annual Teaching Awards Ceremony

 

Discussion:

 

·         April 24, 2007 is clearly marked on the Chancellor’s calendar for the award ceremony

·         Dot Clayton and Dorothy Muller met regarding ideas to expand on the ceremony

·         Discussion of Murphy center for location but proximity may be an issue – ceremony to remain in Mendenhall

·         Luncheon promotes collegiality among colleagues

·         Nominees and winners will stand to save transition time

·         Winners will sit in chairs facing audience and will be highlighted on a screen

·         Pictures/Posters of finalist will be displayed at awards ceremony

·         PowerPoint posters will be displayed on website – possible link to recipients page from Dean’s page

·         Philosophy statements will be featured in Pieces of Eight

·         Investigate publishing a feature story on recipients – contact News Bureau

·         November 9th “Winning Teaching Styles” panel of three of last year’s winner– examine additional opportunity for access by faculty

 

 

Action Taken:

 

 

Assigned additional duties to:

The Center for Faculty Excellence will make arrangements for photographer

 

 

Agenda Item:  Review of subcommittee assignments

 

 

Discussion: 

 

 

 

Action Taken: 

 

Assigned additional duties to:

 

 

 

Agenda Item:  Portfolio receipt letters

 

 

Discussion: 

 

 

 

Action Taken: 

 

Assigned additional duties to:

The Center for Faculty Excellence will send letters and confirm portfolio receipt

 

 

Agenda Item:  Continued discussion of Research Week and timing of Research/Creativity Awards

 

 

Discussion: 

 

 

 

Action Taken: 

 

Assigned additional duties to:

Patricia will contact Dr. Mageean.

 

 

NEXT MEETING:    December 7, 2006

 

ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED:  Updates from subcommittees, continued discussion of Research/Creativity Awards timing logistics