University Planning and Quality Council
Minutes of the
Members Present: Dr. Paul
Hosier, Ms. Anne Beach for Dr. Michelle Howard-Vital, Dr. Jo Ann Seiple, Mr.
Lawrence Clark, Dr. Karen Wetherill for Dr. Cathy Barlow, Dr. Terrence Curran,
Dr. Lynne Snowden, Dr. Stephen Harper, Dr. Thomas Schmid, Dr. Denis Carter. Others attending: Dr. Jim Dragna, Dr. Kenneth
Spackman, Dr. Becky Porterfield, Ms. Mini Cunningham, Ms. Nanette Manning and
Mr.Bob Fry.
Dr. Hosier chaired the meeting in
the Chancellor’s absence. He called the meeting to order at
Minutes of the
Dr. Spackman reported
that there were two recommendations and four suggestions made by the SACS
committee conducting the substantive change review of the university’s TABSA
dual degree program in international business. Responses are due on the two
recommendations by March 25th. The SACS
group suggested that the university’s mission statement be modified to include
more about its international focus. Since the next full review of the mission
is scheduled for 2004, it was decided that the university would consider
appropriate modifications at that time. The Council approved a motion to this
effect.
Annual Outcomes Assessment Report
Dr. Spackman reported
on a proposal to collect student outcomes assessment information during the
Academic Affairs annual reporting process. Since this approach was outlined in
the university’s SACS self-study, he indicated that this was the appropriate
time to start this data collection process. A major reason for this approach is
to provide some common data collection method that can be used to demonstrate
commitment to conducting outcomes analysis and to provide information about the
results of the university’s efforts in this area. It is expected that each
department will report its results using this year-end process. His hope is
that once outcomes information is on the web then departments will begin
comparing results and improving processes by discussing different approaches to
conducting outcomes analysis. He
suggested a variety of methods to assist in the improvement process including
presentations by successful departments or outside groups and conducting
workshops of a variety of outcome related topics.
Mr. Fry reported that
University Planning and Institutional Research have been temporarily moved as
separate entities under the Office of the Provost. Effective March 1, Dr. Kenneth
Spackman assumed the position of Director of University Planning and Ms.
Nanette Manning will continue to be Director of Institutional Research. The
Facilities Committee will also report to the Provost on a temporary basis. The
new chancellor will determine the long-term organizational placement of each of
these offices. A decision to relocate the Event Scheduling office will be
discussed in the Administrative Cabinet within the next few weeks. Mr. Fry
thanked the Chancellor and the Council for the opportunity to serve in his
planning role during the last 12 years. Dr. Spackman will now support the
Council planning activities.
In response to
discussions at previous meetings, Dr. Tyndall proposed that the Council establish
a Task Force to study the possibility of incorporating learning community (LC)
concepts into the campus culture, policies and processes. The Task Force report
would focus on identifying sources of information and experts who can help the
campus better understand LC concepts as they might be used to improve the
campus environment. Following extensive discussions, the Council approved the
creation of a Task Force and asked Dr. James Dragna to chair this group. He
will make periodic reports to the Council and work toward having a report
completed by the fall semester.
Office of the President 2004-2009
Planning Request
The UNC Office of
President (OP) has requested that each campus complete materials that will be
used to develop the system’s 2004–09 Long Range Plan. Dr. Spackman reviewed the
various components of the request and indicated that he will meet with various
groups to discuss their involvement in the completion of the final UNCW
document. He will also be working with the University
As
part of the OP request, UNC institutions are required to submit ten year
enrollment projections. The period covered by this request is 2003-2012. Mr.
Fry distributed several items and discussed each. He asked that members review
these materials and be prepared to discuss these at the next Council meeting.
He noted that projections include both on-campus and distance education
enrollment. An OP videoconference on enrollment projections will be held in the
near future. Any information resulting from this meeting will be provided prior
to the Council’s next meeting.
Next Council meeting will be
held on Tuesday, March 25th at
Being no further business,
the meeting adjourned at
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