Clerk’s committee has compiled the following list of parameters to consider in evaluating positions. These would apply both to tenure-track and non-tenure-track hiring. We have compiled these from our past practices and from comparison with those used at other schools. What we’d like from you is: Tell us whether the items on this list are …
From Heather Hayton – An essay on the nature and value of arts and humanities. Don’t turn away from the art of life By Arnold Weinstein (Brown University), in the NY Times
From Christine Riley: As promised, I’m sending along the website where you can find the CUPA data we referenced. CUPA is the gold standard for staff salaries in higher education, and they are the only organization [that I know of] that surveys faculty salaries by discipline. This information is publicly available. http://www.cupahr.org/surveys/fhe4.aspx Look for the …
Clerk’s Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday February 16, 2016 1:00 pm Attending: Dave Dobson (Clerk), Gwen Erickson (Recording Clerk), Sarah Estow (Social Sciences and recorder for this meeting), Sherry Giles (Business, Policy, and Sports Studies), Sadie Hunter (Traditional Student representative), Lisa McLeod (Humanities), Alex Ricks (CCE Student representative), Beth Rushing (Vice President for Academic Affairs & …
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Final LAGER Committee Minutes 2/16/16 Present: Kyle (chair), Lavon, Melanie, Jennie, Stephanie, Suzanne, Damon, Dale, Drew (recording) Regrets: Caleb ACTION ITEM: Teams will select convener/lead contact person and every team will compile a list of goals for all LAGER teams and review at our next meeting Old business Minutes of 2/9/2016 approved – Drew will …
Clerk’s Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday February 23, 2016 1:00 pm Gathering and Moment of Silence – 3 minutes Approval of Minutes from February 9, 2016- 2 minutes For approval: Nominations for Nominating Committee and review of slate – 5 minutes For discussion: Staffing policy for departments and programs – 10 minutes For approval: New committee proposal: Enrollment Committee – 5 …
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Ad hoc Admission Committee Meeting February 8, 2016 8:30-9:30 a.m., Bauman 210-C Attending: Steve Shapiro, professor of physics, Michael Dutch, professor of business management, David Hildreth, professor of education studies, Kami Rowan, associate professor of music, Heather Hayton, professor of English, Arlene Cash, vice president for enrollment management, Jeannine Harrell, student representative (traditional), Cyndie Basinger, …
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I was asked to share the following from Virginia Rogers in the bookstore: I am writing to let everyone know that the Guilford Bookstore will have to return all remaining books for spring the week after Spring Break. Please pass along to faculty and ask that they encourage students to purchase their books before this …
Rachel Riskind suggested the following video to help faculty understand their best practices and obligations toward pregnant students. Please take a look. Here’s the full site: http://www.thepregnantscholar.org/ Here’s the video page directly: http://www.thepregnantscholar.org/title-ix-basics/#tab-1450385862526-2-4
LAGER Committee Minutes 2/9/16 Present: Stephanie, Caleb, Lavon, Kyle, Drew(recording), Dale, Damon, Suzanne, Melanie(via skype) Regrets: Jennie Meeting began with a moment of silence, 9:10am Minutes from 1/28/16 approved Drew will post on the Moon Room site AAC&U Summer Institute Application feedback received from the Dean Melanie will submit by Friday, 2/12/16 Discussion of ideas …