PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Minutes

Tuesday, October 6th

2:30 p.m. – A152

 

Members Present:                 Edwina Roseboro-Barnes, Jane Fleischer, Mark Ulseth, Chuck Greene, Marc Tarplee, Jack Bagwell, Teresa Smith, Brooke Pound, Linda Tennant,  Dane Loflin, Robert Brown, Shahram Mazhari, Linda Bolick,  Denise Every, Lori Ochsner, Kimberly Starnes, Susan Brackett, Linda Weaver-Griggs

 

 

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

 

Edwina Roseboro-Barnes welcomed the new faculty representatives to the Professional Development Council: Ms. Brooke Pound, Continuing Education,  Chuck Greene, Automotive,  Dane Loflin, Business Administration, Jane Fleischer, Nursing.  Jane Fleischer  replaced Grace Saylor who left mid-cycle due to retirement.  Jane will remain on the committee to serve another two year term.

 

The status of the Professional Development Budget for 2009-2010 was presented and discussed.  The budget has increased to $255,000 for 2008-2009.  Ms. Roseboro-Barnes stated that approximately $55,000 will be set aside for funding for College wide initiatives.

 

There were 69 proposals submitted for the fall 2009-2010 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.

 

Specific concerns were addressed about the professional development process which include and will be discussed at a follow-up meeting:

 

·         Approved proposals going over budget

·         Earmarking specific monies for blanket projects, (Ex. X amount of dollars for Learning Resources for Webinars)

·         Cap on amount of projects submitted per individual

 

 

A draft copy of the IE outline will be provided for feedback, before submitting to the IE Department.

 

It was re-emphasized  that with the exception of follow-up needed to clarify provisional proposals, Council members should not discuss proposals outside of the PDC meetings until the review process is completed.  In addition, Council members should maintain confidentiality regarding Council discussions of individual proposals.

 

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20, at 2:30 p.m. in A154  to report on clarification of provisional proposals, determine funding priorities, and finalize recommendations for funding.

 

The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Teresa

 

Teresa Smith