Tri-Campus Leadership Meeting
Minutes for December 21, 2005

Meeting Notes
Tri-Campus Leadership Team
December 21, 2005
Greater Hartford Campus

Present: McBreen, Menard, Pizzuto, William s, Naranjo, Rising, Brightly, DiLaurenzio, Simmons, Brennan, Harris, Urichhio, Manning, Smith

1. Approval of meeting notes from October 26, 2005

   meeting were unanimously approved.
   

2. Robin Simmons reported on Adjunct Orientation Surveys and Adjunct Recruitment. While relatively few adjuncts completed and submitted the Fall 05 survey, Robin felt that the social aspect of the orientation… an opportunity to meet, greet and share ideas was invaluable. Discussion regarding future orientations and their focus followed. It was suggested that orientations be held the second week of school on each campus with all faculty required to attend at least one (more if they like), that each orientation include a specific topic/theme of interest, that letters be sent to all adjuncts seeking their input and their involvement prior to finalization of plans.

   Robin also reported on Adjunct recruitment stating that she thinks we should recruit more actively by increasing advertisement and keeping a larger active pool. Robin, Angela and Judy are to put together a strategy that includes reaching graduates and other resources.

1. Nadine discussed research on “orientation” and “registration” fees …stating that it is her opinion that all students at each campus should be charged equally. More work is to be done by the end of January.
   Nadine also spoke of November 05 FYE Evaluation Meeting and reviewed a report prepared for and disseminated to the Leadership Team.
   by Kelly Nemeth.

1. Bonnie Smith distributed a list of all "Adjuncts teaching at Community Colleges" as well as at the Tri-Campus.

   1. She will add courses being taught at a future meeting.
      

2. Lin Rising gave a "Community College Status Report" stressing that communication is key to building, maintaining and enhancing the collaboration we are endeavoring to achieve. She advised the Leadership Team of the many meetings both she and Edna are having on an ongoing basis with CC Leaders.

   Lin expressed concern for the “snag” in finalizing Articulation Agreements and cross course numbering.

   She spoke also of the Human Rights Initiative and the meeting scheduled for April 7, 2006. By including CC Leaders in this important project, Lin is striving not only to support the HR Initiative, but also to strengthen our collaboration with the Community Colleges … through a spirit of joint effort and mutual benefit.
   

3. Tessie Naranjo distributed "BUDGET" sheets to the Directors. She will be meeting with each Director in the next several weeks. Requests for funding will be accepted at the Directors' November 9 meeting in preparation of the Budget Hearing which may be scheduled early in January 06.

   Already on the list of requests are:

   1. Work Study
   2. Adjuncts
   3. Orientations
   4. Fee Increases
   5. Career Services
   6. Hartford Classrooms
   7. OPIM Faculty
      
4. Bonnie distributed the monthly "Search Status" report.

5. Bonnie distributed Leadership Meeting Schedule for 2005

   1. 2006 Meeting schedule will be presented at next Leadership Meeting

6. Follow-Up

   a) The Leadership Team discussed the Strategic Plans

   1. Directors will take Plans to their Faculty and Staff for input
   2. A Tri-Campus All Faculty all Staff Meeting to review the Strategic Plans will be held in February of ‘06

   b) Distance Learning Proctors was discussed briefly

   1. Sheila Harris gave some historical perspective
   2. It is agreed that students do not have the authority to proctor exams nor should students be given that significant responsibility
   3. Mike Menard will report further at the Directors' November 9 th meeting

c) David Williams distributed information to the Directors on the Recruitment of Diverse Faculty

7. ADDITIONAL ITEMS
   Victor reported briefly on Network Master Plan

ACTION ITEMS resulting from October 26, 2005 Leadership meeting

1. ADJUNCT COMMITTE
   1. Make efforts to co-ordinate Tri-Campus Orientation events with the Visitors Center so as events do not conflict.

2. BONNIE

   1. Invite Mrs. Margaret Lamb to Leadership meeting next September (06)
1. Invite Program Chairs to attend the Directors' December meeting and annually thereafter.
   
   1. Roger Chaffin – PSYC
   2. Mark Robbins - DPP
   3. Kathy Brophy – HDFS
   4. Anna Mae Duane - American Studies
   5. Glen Richardson – BSBT
   6. Bob Fisher – UCS
   7. Joe Smey- Allied Health
   8. Bill Uricchio – Tri-Campus Libraries
2. Add courses to list of Adjuncts teaching at Community Colleges
3. Work with Tessie to determine costs of Open Houses / Orientations / Summer/ Sessions
4. Work with Tessie to prepare list of Tutors/Advisors/Grad Assistants
5. Work with Andy to put Action Items/Policy Change Documents on Web
6. Schedule June meeting for Tri-Campus Committee Annual Reports
   (include Program Directors)
7. Prepare 2006 Leadership Schedule for next Leadership Meeting

8. DIRECTORS

   1. Send notes of encouragement / support and commendation to staff participating in Advising/Retention initiative.
   2. Seek input from Faculty/Staff on Strategic Plans
9. MIKE
   1. Report on Distance Learning Proctors at Directors' November 9 th meeting
1. Submit Budget Requests at November 9 th meeting

10. EDNA

    1. Call Margaret Lamb regarding Individualized Majors

11. NADINE

    1. Provide a list of all attending the Advising Retention Training Sessions
    2. Provide a copy of report generated at November Evaluation meeting to the Leadership Team
    3. Meet separately with each Campus Director

12. TESSIE

    1. Meet with each Director in next several weeks.
    2. Work with Bonnie to determine costs of Open Houses / Orientations / Summer/ Sessions
    3. Work with Bonnie to prepare list of Tutors/Advisors/Grad Assistants

The next meeting is scheduled for December 21, 2005.

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