November 20, 2007
Attendance: Robert Aiken (Pres.), Karen Turner (Vice Pres.),
Paul LaFollette (Secretary), Jane Evans (Past-Pres.), Bonnie Averbach (FSBM), Terry Dolan (TYL), Judith Goode (CLA), Pauline Hurley-Kurtz (AMBL), Luke Kahlich (BCMD), Diane Maleson (Law), Bernie Newman (SSA), Ira Shapiro (STHM), Joan Shapiro (EDUC), Joel Sheffield (CST), Roberta Sloan (SCT), Roy Stevens (Dent), Cheryl Mack (Coord.)
1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 1:04 PM
2. Visit from President Hart:
President Hart reported first her successful trip to Asia to celebrate the 25th anniversary of TUJapan. TUJ has become Japan's first officially recognized foreign university.
With Dean Dai (CST) we have reached agreement about 3 + 2 graduate degree programs with six universities in Taiwan.
Temple is well known in the capitals of Asia. There may be more Temple alums in China than alums from any other American university. She wants to extend credit to Temple faculty for making this possible.
Our already existing presence in Asia fits well with the decision of NASULGC (National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges) to focus their programs this year on Africa and China.
We have several searches for deans underway. The search for TUJ is in its final phases -- all of the finalists are in Japan and speak Japanese.
The Law School search is moving quickly. The search committee is currently choosing a search firm.
The Dental School search is just beginning.
There is also a search underway for a Vice President for International Programs.
Other announcements:
After July 1, the Provost will control admissions. We will be getting a Vice Provost for enrollment management. We need to find ways to maintain our core values while controlling enrollment.
The president of CCP wants Temple to offer scholarships to their best students.
Aiken asked Hart to explain her vision for GenEd when next she speaks at a University Senate meeting. Also, he would like her to help encourage our faculty to "buy in" to the exciting things happening here by volunteering for Senate committees.
Turner suggested that an appreciation of those who have over the years contributed to our international programs, especially those in Asia, might make a good Herald article.
With respect to the Africa-Asia relationship she (Turner) also mentioned that in the past she has been interested in starting a South Africa program. Now perhaps she will revisit this idea.
Turner also asked how the activities of the Strategic Planning Committee are being made known to the Temple community.
Answer: We are working on getting this information on the Temple web site, making listserv announcements, and a Temple Today article. The possibility of a town hall meeting has also been discussed.
Hart described the structure of the Strategic Planning activities. There are 9 committees: Developing Academic Community; Information Structures for Research and Education; Making Temple a Destination Campus; Globalizing Temple; Temple as an Entrepreneurial Place; Temple in its Community Partnerships; Developing Temple Student Profiles; Strengthening Environment for Student Learning; and Streamlining the Bureaucracy.
In addition, three themes are to weave themselves throughout all of the committees.
- Diversity
- Ethics
- Technology
Each committee is to propose 3 or 4 concrete initiatives to be shared with everyone. The second round will respond to these proposals.
Hurley-Kurtz asked if the future of Ambler will be addressed.
Answer: The task force will be making a report soon. This may be moved into the final draft.
3. Approval of Minutes:
The minutes from the previous meeting were approved.
4. President's Report:
Aiken has notified the School of Pharmacy about last week’s motion with respect to their FSSC representative. He has not yet heard back from them.
He mentioned to Provost Lisa our concerns about the CATES. He will continue to follow up with her about this.
We do not have access to a LISTSERV that includes NTT faculty. Aiken has asked the Provost to help us get access to such a list.
The Provost has met with the Community Based Learning and Collaboration committee. She was amazed at what is going on throughout Temple. Aiken is anxious to see that this committee can get input into the academic planning process.
Various FSSC members shared their positive experiences with community interactions.
There followed a brief discussion about ways to improve attendance at upcoming Senate meetings.
At this point Aiken had to go to class and the meeting was turned over to Vice President Turner.
5. Vice President's Report:
Rickie Sanders (CLA) has volunteered to serve on CATA. We considered her CV and approved her appointment.
Turner again solicited feedback about the Senate web site.
Cheryl Mack was able to meet briefly with Computer Services to further discuss the web site. She will continue to meet with them.
6. Old Business:
None
7. New Business:
Averbach agreed to record the minutes of next week’s meeting in LaFollette’s absence.
8. Adjournment:
Meeting was adjourned at 2:40 PM
Paul S. LaFollette, Jr.
Secretary
