Ac Academi ademic A c Affairs C ffairs Commi ommittee ttee January 17, 2012
University of North Florida Academic Affairs Committee January 17, 2012, 12:45 p.m. University Center Agenda Item 1 Call to Order Chair Korman will call the meeting to order. Item 2 Minutes (October 18, 2011) Chair Korman will seek approval of the minutes from the October 18, 2011 meeting. Proposed Action: Approval. Motion and second required. Item 3 Open Comments Chair Korman will offer opportunity for open comments concerning items on this agenda. Open Comments : No motion required. Item 4 2010-2011 Annual Report Provost Workman will provide an overview of UNF’s submission of the 2010 -11 BOG Annual Report and seek Board of Trustees approval. This report complies with BOG Reg ulation 2.002: “Each board of trustees shall prepare a multi -year work plan/report for the Board of Governors that outlines its university’s top priorities, strategic directions, and specific actions and financial plans for achieving those priorities, as well as performance expectations and outcomes on institutional and system-wide goals. The work plan/report shall reflect the university’s distinctive mission and focus on core institutional strengths within the context of State University System goals and r egional and statewide needs.” Provost Workman will address the committee and present this plan. Proposed Action: Approval. Motion and second required. Item 5 Termination of the Master of Science in Applied Sociology The purpose of this item is to request approval to terminate the Master of Science in Applied Sociology program. This program has been suspended since 2008 and there are currently no students enrolled. Also, at a time when greater stewardship of limited resources is more important, retaining this program seems unwise. And, the history of this program does not suggest the potential of a growing market. Therefore, due to the absence of a robust market of students and the lack of resources needed to remedy the shortcomings, the university is recommending that the Master of Science in Applied Sociology be terminated.
AAC Agenda January 17, 2012 Page 2 of 2 Provost Workman will address the committee and present this item. Proposed Action: Approval. Motion and second required. Item 6 Report on Flagship Programs in the Brooks College of Health and the Coggin College of Business Deans Chally and Samant will lead a discussion on the flagship programs housed in the Brooks and Coggin Colleges. This will include a discussion of what this funding has done to build these programs and strengthen the reputation of the university. Deans Chally and Samant will address the committee and present reports from their respective colleges on flagship programs. Proposed Action: Report. No motion required. Item 7 Adjournment Chair Korman will adjourn the meeting.
University of North Florida Board of Trustees Academic Affairs Committee Meeting October 18, 2011 Committee Members Present Fred Franklin, Joy Korman (chair), Lynn Pappas, Myron Pincomb, Patrick Plumlee, Sharon Wamble-King Item 1: Call to Order With a quorum being present, the meeting was called to order. Item 2: Approval of Minutes Trustee Korman asked for a MOTION to approve the minutes from June 21, 2011. Motion carried and minutes approved. Item 3: Open Comments Trustee Korman asked Provost Workman to review the structure of the Academic Affairs Committee for the benefit of the newly appointed members. Provost Workman shared his perspective regarding the work of this committee. He noted that the university must be alert to the priorities of the state and the Board of Governors. At the same time, it is the responsibility of the administration, faculty and BOT to make sure we fulfill the aspirations and mission of the university. The AAC should be informed about the processes within Academic Affairs and the effectiveness of how we assess student learning and research priorities. The Provost also stated that the Academic Affairs division operates strategically with respect to which initiatives we can fund, particularly in light of limited resources. Provost Workman then provided the AAC with some examples of issues we deal with in Academic Affairs: Growing or establishing new undergraduate and graduate program. Advancing STEM priorities and general education. Oversight and coordination of the major academic units within the University including the five colleges (Arts and Sciences, Brooks College of Health, Coggin College of Business, College of Education and Human Services, and College of Computing, Engineering and Construction); Undergraduate Studies, Library, Continuing Education. In addition to the Colleges and major academic units, Academic Affairs also oversees Enrollment Services, Office of Sponsored Research, Center for Community Based Learning, Distance Learning, Honors, and Center for Instruction and Research Technology.
Item 5: Update on the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction and the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) areas Trustee Korman welcomed our newest dean, Mark Tumeo. In turn, Dean Tumeo also introduced Dr. Don Resio, newly appointed director of the Taylor Engineering Research Institute. There was general discussion of the importance of CCEC to the advancement of STEM within the region and the transition to a knowledge economy. Dean Tumeo then made a presentation on the college and its past and present efforts at advancing STEM: The degrees available in CCEC and that all degrees are considered STEM Challenges in STEM education What CCEC is currently doing to stimulate more interest in STEM fields for incoming students Research and grant opportunities Dr. Resio provided an overview of the work of the Taylor Engineering Research Institute. He noted that the TERI began with a state grant and then provided an update of what has been accomplished in his first 90 days as director. TERI aspirations include the institute becoming a key player nationally. There is also great promise in terms of collaboration with other colleges, specifically COAS and the department of biology. Item 6: Update on the College of Arts and Sciences and the STEM areas Dean Hetrick provided a presentation updating the AAC on current efforts within COAS to advance STEM education in the region and included statistics that showed UNF increases in student enrollment and graduation rates in STEM areas. Chair Korman adjourned the meeting.
UNF Board of Trustees Plenary Session January 17, 2012 Print Title: Open Comments Issue: Proposed Action: Background Information: Chair Korman will offer opportunity for open comments concerning items on this agenda. Supporting Documentation: Name: Description: Type: No Attachments Available
Item 4 UNF Academic Affairs Committee January 17, 2012 Issue 2010-2011 Annual Report Proposed Action Approval Background Information Provost Workman will provide an overview of UNF’s submission of the 2010 -2011 BOG Annual Report and seek Board of Trustees approval. This report complies with BOG Regulation 2.002: “Each board of trustees shall prepare a multi-year work plan/report for the Board of Governors that outlines its university’s top priorities, strategic directions, and specific actions and financial plans for achieving those priorities, as well as performance expectations and outcomes on institutional and system-wide goals. The work plan/report shall reflect the university’s distinctive mission and focus on core institutional strengths within the context of State University System goals and regional and statewide needs.” Supporting Documentation 2010-2011 Annual Report
University of North Florida 2010-11 Annual Report DRAFT
Data definitions are provided in the Appendices. Note concerning data accuracy: The Office of the Board of Governors believes that the accuracy of the data it collects and reports is paramount to ensuring accountability in the State University System. Thus, the Board Office allows university resubmissions of some data to correct errors when they are discovered. This policy can lead to changes in historical data.
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