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Deans/Directors
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Minutes
September 20, 2004
ATTENDING:
Gregg
Boring
Lynn Reinschmiedt
Bob Karr
Vance Watson
Melissa Mixon
Bob Williams
Will McCarty
Tom Knecht (Guest)
Joe McGilberry
Agenda
Item: LBO Hearings
Discussion: Dr.
Watson reminded the deans/directors that the division LBO
Hearing will be in Jackson, Wednesday afternoon, September
22. One-pagers have been prepared by each of the four separately
budgeted units for distribution at the hearing. A one-pager
for the division has also been prepared for organizations
and associations that will be supporting our requests during
the 2005 legislative session. The four deans/directors
at the hearing table will be Vance Watson, Bob Karr, Joe
McGilberry and Gregg Boring.
Action: None
Agenda
Item: CFR Search
Discussion: Lynn
Reinschmiedt, search committee chair, reported that the
committee met on September 20 and began the process of
completing the PARF, the job description and the job announcement.
The next meeting is scheduled for October 4. The committee
anticipates beginning the evaluation process shortly after
January 1 with a goal of having the new dean hired no later
than July 1, 2005.
Action: Deans/directors
who know individuals who are qualified and who have an
interest in the position should submit their names to Lynn
Reinschmiedt.
Agenda
Item: CFR 50th Anniversary Update
Discussion: Dr.
Bob Karr updated the council on the activities that will
be occurring on Friday, September 24. The morning session
will feature four outstanding speeches followed by a luncheon.
The Friday night banquet (invitation only) will feature
Senator Thad Cochran as the keynote speaker.
Action: None
Agenda
Item: All College Day: CVM
Discussion: Dr.
Gregg Boring talked about the all College Day activities
to be held at CVM on September 24. The day will begin with
breakfast followed by the presentation of student papers.
The morning session will conclude with presentations by
three outstanding speakers. The award program and reception
will be held during the afternoon. The Dean's Award will
be presented during this part of the program.
Action: None
Agenda
Item: Meeting Rotations
Discussion: It
has been suggested that the deans/directors meeting be
rotated between the Bost Building, the Wise Center, Thompson
Hall and Lloyd-Ricks. As a part of the rotation, short
tours of facilities/programs might be appropriate. The
group was receptive to the idea and it will be implemented
in the near future.
Action:
None
Agenda
Item: Division Visibility Team
Discussion: Drs.
McGilberry and Knecht spoke about the possible formation
of such a team. There appears to be the need for more awareness
and visibility for programs, activities and achievements
related to the division. It was suggested that we put together
an action team to work with faculty and staff, stakeholders
and external groups to create additional awareness about
our programs and achievements. Some resources in Ag Communications
may need to be directed at this "public relations" effort.
While we are doing a good job in this area, some council
members suggested such a team would be beneficial.
Action: Membership
for the action team was suggested and deans/directors will
review and make additional suggestions.
Other:
- It
was reported that $3 million is included in the current
mark-up of the Senate Appropriations Bill for the for
a new Poultry Complex.
- It
was mentioned that the Promotion and Tenure process currently
underway, should include representation of off-campus
personnel on the discipline P&T committees as they
review off-campus faculty.
- September
22: Legislative Budget Hearings for division units
- September
24: CFR 50th Anniversary Celebration
- October
28: Stoneville Multipurpose Building Dedication
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