Academic Council Minutes
Gold Room - Bibb Graves Hall
July 7, 2004

Present:
Dr. Joe Delap, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dean Bill Fielding, College of Commerce and Business Administration
Dean Bill Carr, College of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education
Dr. Beth Hembree for Dr. Sarah Latham, Acting Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Mr. Terry Marbut for Dean Cynthia Harper, College of Education and Professional Studies
Dean Earl Wade, College of Arts and Sciences
Mr. Bill Hubbard, University Librarian
Ms. Kathy Campbell, Acting Registrar
Mr. Ralph Burke, Director, JSU-Gadsden
Dr. Frank King, Director, Distance Education
Mr. Joe Whitmore, VPABA Representative
Ms. Laurie Davis for Ms. Emily Williams, President, SGA
Ms. Audrey Moore, Exec. Secretary VPASA

Absent:
Dr. Rebecca O. Turner, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Dr. Marvin Jenkins, Acting Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Dr. Louise Clark, Associate Dean, College of Commerce and Business Administration
Dr. John Ketterer, Director, International House
Mr. Tim Smith, Director, Institutional Effectiveness
Dr. Jeff Dodd, President, Faculty Senate


Minutes of the June 16, 2004 meeting were reviewed and approved.

COPYRIGHT POLICY:  Dr. Delap reported the Copyright Policy was submitted earlier for review and/or suggestions.  He asked that the policy be moved forward to be in place by Fall.  The policy was approved by Academic Council and will be submitted to Administrative Council and the University Attorney for review.

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT REPORT: Dr. Delap reported the Enrollment Management Report included with folders to deans and associate vice presidents for review.

SEARCH COMMITTEES: Dr. Delap reported a memo from Ms. Davis, Director of Human Resources, (1) requiring that all licenses be valid for any position which may require licensure, (2) search committees refrain from writing memos, letters or notes and forwarding them with the application materials, (3) a thorough background check be conducted on applicants, and (4) criminal background checks will be conducted by UPD on each individual recommended for employment.  

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Dean Carr announced the cancellation of the July 14 dean’s meeting.

Dean Wade announced that classes are tight in Arts & Sciences for orientation, but should have availability for the next week.  Advisors should be flexible in finding alternate classes, especially in the sciences, where all biology labs are full.

Dr. King announced that the Office of Distance Education was offering an Introductory Blackboard Training Workshop for faculty and staff on Wednesday, July 7.

Dr. Hembree announced a Continuing Ed Conference next Friday, July 9.  Brochures are available for those interested.

Ms. Campbell announced the first shipment of the undergraduate catalogue next Monday, July 12.

Meeting adjourned.


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