Library Committee Handbook

Executive Committee

Executive Committee Minutes

Library Executive Committee

November 13, 2006

1:30-3:00, 428 Library

 

1.     Review and Approval of Minutes from November 6, 2006

Minutes were approved with changes.

 

2.      Question Time

ICR Seed Money applications are due June 1 and December 1. The policy is linked from the Office of Services web page.

 

Tim Cole is on the campus P&T reform committee that is looking at how grievances are dealt with and the P&T process. Tim would appreciate receiving information about any cases that weren't sent forward for any reason. They are also looking for feedback from the untenured faculty on the process.

 

Karen will look at the evaluation of visiting faculty in regards to FRC's evaluation.

 

John Wagstaff will look at the Academic Search Committee Procedural Guidelines and report back with the differences between the posted copy and the revised copy.

 

3.      Position Request in Reference

This position was approved as an 18 month visiting appointment.

 

4.      Acting AUL for ITPP Position

The Committee discussed the role of the AUL for ITPP while Beth Sandore is gone. This person will not engage in new initiatives. They will have open communication with the rest of the Library. This person will have a report card for Beth regarding the new structure and how well it has worked. This person will keep things running at the level they are and will be in close contact with Beth.

 

5.      Review Policy for Awarding Emeritus/Emerita Status

EC will ask Bernice Harrington to look at the other colleges on campus and see how they determine emeritus/emerita status.

 

6.      Strategic Plan Review

Bernice Harrington finished prioritizing the goals and initiates of the strategic plan. Karen will send this document to EC and AC. AC and EC will meet together in January to discuss the plan.

 

7.      Interim Head of DSD Position

The committee reviewed the applications and will make an offer.