PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Minutes

Tuesday, March 3rd

2:00 p.m. – A164

Members Present:                 Edwina Roseboro-Barnes, Jane Fleischer, Mark Ulseth, Brian Hipp, Marc Tarplee, Beth Blackwell, Jack Bagwell, Teresa Smith, Linda Tennant, Robert Brown, Shahram Mazhari, Linda Bolick, Cynde Marshall, Lori Ochsner, Kimberly Starnes, Susan Brackett, Linda Weaver-Griggs

Members Absent:                  Denise Every

Edwina Roseboro-Barnes called the meeting to order and thanked all committee members that were in attendance. 

Edwina Roseboro-Barnes discussed the status of the Professional Development Budget for 2008-2009.  The budget was set at  $225,000 for 2008-2009 and was not affected by the current budget cuts to this point.

Edwina Roseboro-Barnes reminded the committee that the training sessions for Microsoft Word 2007 were still on-going and to remind faculty/staff sessions would be included in the  spring 2009 PDMAX schedule.

Edwina Roseboro-Barnes asked the committee their views on the current funding guidelines through professional development regarding return to university.  A subcommittee will be formed to assess current procedures and make recommendations to the Council.  Members of the committee are Jane Fleischer, Teresa Smith, Kimberly Starnes, and Edwina Roseboro-Barnes.

Edwina Roseboro-Barnes asked the committee their views on current guidelines through professional development regarding reimbursement agreements.  As costs rise for both return to university and college workshops, should a longer commitment period be implemented.  A subcommittee will be formed to assess current procedures and make recommendations to the Council.  Members of the committee are Jane Fleischer, Teresa Smith, Kimberly Starnes, and Edwina Roseboro-Barnes.

There were 17 proposals submitted for the spring 2008-2009 cycle.  Council members grouped into teams to read and rate the proposals using the Reader Evaluation Form.  Following the reading of proposals, each proposal was discussed and rated as acceptable or provisional based on the criteria for evaluation.  Council members are to collect additional information on provisional proposals for discussion at the next meeting.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17, at 2:00 p.m. in A164 to report on clarification of provisional proposals, determine funding priorities, and finalize recommendations for funding.

The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Smith