Welcome to the COLS Welcome to the COLS Spring Faculty MeetingSpring Faculty Meeting

April 29, 2011April 29, 2011

COLS Tenure and Promotion COLS Tenure and Promotion DocumentDocument

DiscussionDiscussion

Vote Vote (Document was adopted by a (Document was adopted by a vote of 67-4)vote of 67-4)

Election of COLS Faculty Election of COLS Faculty SenatorsSenators

Nominations by EmailNominations by Email

Nominations from the FloorNominations from the Floor

VoteVote

State of the College—April State of the College—April 20112011

Congratulations to newly tenured Congratulations to newly tenured and promoted faculty:and promoted faculty:

Madhusudan Bhandary, Professor of MathematicsMadhusudan Bhandary, Professor of Mathematics

David Wisdo, Professor of PhilosophyDavid Wisdo, Professor of Philosophy

Stephanie da Silva, Associate Professor of Psychology, Stephanie da Silva, Associate Professor of Psychology, with tenurewith tenure

Josh Eyler, Associate Professor of English, with tenureJosh Eyler, Associate Professor of English, with tenure

Monica Frazier, Associate Professor of Biology, with Monica Frazier, Associate Professor of Biology, with tenuretenure

Troy Keller, Associate Professor of Earth and Space Troy Keller, Associate Professor of Earth and Space

Sciences, with tenureSciences, with tenure

Masako Okura, Associate Professor of Political Masako Okura, Associate Professor of Political Science, with tenureScience, with tenure

Carmen Skaggs, Associate Professor of English, with Carmen Skaggs, Associate Professor of English, with tenuretenure

Alin Stancu, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Alin Stancu, Associate Professor of Mathematics, with tenurewith tenure

Troy Vidal, Associate Professor of Political Science, Troy Vidal, Associate Professor of Political Science, with tenurewith tenure

Associate Professor Katey Hughes, tenureAssociate Professor Katey Hughes, tenure

Associate Professor Zo Webster, tenureAssociate Professor Zo Webster, tenure

Thank you to our outgoing Thank you to our outgoing chairs!chairs!

Shawn Cruzen, Earth and Space Shawn Cruzen, Earth and Space SciencesSciences

Baiqiao Deng, Math and PhilosophyBaiqiao Deng, Math and PhilosophyGreg Domin, Political ScienceGreg Domin, Political ScienceDorinda Dowis, Criminal Dorinda Dowis, Criminal

Justice/SociologyJustice/SociologyAlice Pate, History and GeographyAlice Pate, History and Geography

Welcome to our new interim Welcome to our new interim chairs!chairs!

Mike Bailey, Criminal Mike Bailey, Criminal Justice/SociologyJustice/Sociology

Tom Dolan, Political ScienceTom Dolan, Political ScienceGary Sprayberry, History and Gary Sprayberry, History and

GeographyGeography

Math and Science Learning Math and Science Learning CenterCenter

Thank you, Kimberly Shaw!Thank you, Kimberly Shaw!

Welcome, Tim Howard!Welcome, Tim Howard!

RetirementsRetirements

Thank you and Thank you and bon voyage bon voyage to:to:

Bill Birkhead, BiologyBill Birkhead, BiologyCathy Fussell, EnglishCathy Fussell, EnglishBecky Matthews, HistoryBecky Matthews, HistoryArchie Rainey, Command CollegeArchie Rainey, Command College

2010-2011 Initiatives2010-2011 Initiatives

1.1. Empowering Chairs and Empowering Chairs and DepartmentsDepartments

Chairs now have authority to:Chairs now have authority to:

a. Determine teaching loadsa. Determine teaching loads

b. Determine class sizes and delivery methodsb. Determine class sizes and delivery methods

c. Decide when and whether to cancel classesc. Decide when and whether to cancel classes

2.2. Creation of a Development BoardCreation of a Development Board

Board Chair: Ms. Kay SaundersBoard Chair: Ms. Kay Saunders

Other potential members currently Other potential members currently being being

interviewed.interviewed.

3.3. Refining the College’s Strategic PlanRefining the College’s Strategic Plan

Coming up shortly…Coming up shortly…

4.4. Retention and GraduationRetention and GraduationThe College Spent Over $50,000 in support of The College Spent Over $50,000 in support of RPG initiatives in:RPG initiatives in:

The Math and Science Learning CenterThe Math and Science Learning Center

The Department of Mathematics and The Department of Mathematics and PhilosophyPhilosophy

The Department of BiologyThe Department of Biology

The Department of PsychologyThe Department of Psychology

The Department of EnglishThe Department of English

… …and moreand more

5.5. Outreach and Engagement Outreach and Engagement

McCullers ConferenceMcCullers Conference

Science OlympiadScience Olympiad

Robotics Initiative with CHSRobotics Initiative with CHS

Math CompetitionMath Competition

Meeting with Local Newspaper Meeting with Local Newspaper EditorsEditors

COLS Strategic PlanCOLS Strategic PlanPresented October 5, 2010Presented October 5, 2010

Mission Statement:Mission Statement:

““The College of Letters and Sciences at The College of Letters and Sciences at Columbus State University will be a Columbus State University will be a regional and statewide leader in regional and statewide leader in developing intellectual, economic, and developing intellectual, economic, and social capital through superior social capital through superior undergraduate and graduate instruction, undergraduate and graduate instruction, engaged scholarship, and dedicated engaged scholarship, and dedicated community and professional service.”community and professional service.”

Developing Intellectual CapitalDeveloping Intellectual Capital

A. Instruction and Instructional ProgramsA. Instruction and Instructional Programs

1. Develop COLS Teaching Achievement Awards 1. Develop COLS Teaching Achievement Awards (Spring 2012)(Spring 2012)2. Include learning assessments in T&P standards 2. Include learning assessments in T&P standards 3. Secure accreditation of MPA and Chemistry 3. Secure accreditation of MPA and Chemistry programs programs (Spring 2012)(Spring 2012)4. Fund departmental RPG initiatives 4. Fund departmental RPG initiatives 5. Fill vacancies in Biology, Chemistry, English, 5. Fill vacancies in Biology, Chemistry, English, History, MCL, Mathematics/Philosophy and Psychology History, MCL, Mathematics/Philosophy and Psychology

6. Assess performance of MSLC in strengthening RPG 6. Assess performance of MSLC in strengthening RPG

7. Expand undergraduate research opportunities 7. Expand undergraduate research opportunities

8. Develop GIS teaching lab at Riverfront 8. Develop GIS teaching lab at Riverfront Campus Campus

9. Increase study abroad opportunities 9. Increase study abroad opportunities 10. Build and strengthen graduate programs 10. Build and strengthen graduate programs

a. Obtain approval for M.A. in Historya. Obtain approval for M.A. in Historyb. Propose D.P.A. in Political Science b. Propose D.P.A. in Political Science (Fall (Fall

2012)2012)c. Explore other M.A. Programs c. Explore other M.A. Programs (Ongoing)(Ongoing)

11. Adopt cutting-edge instructional technology 11. Adopt cutting-edge instructional technology

B. Engaged Research B. Engaged Research

1. Include clear expectations for research and 1. Include clear expectations for research and publication in COLS T&P policies publication in COLS T&P policies

2. Develop COLS Research Achievement Awards 2. Develop COLS Research Achievement Awards (Spring (Spring

2012)2012)3. Document incorporation of research into 3. Document incorporation of research into classroom classroom

teaching teaching (Ongoing)(Ongoing)4. Document impact of research on broader 4. Document impact of research on broader community community

(regional and academic) (regional and academic) (Ongoing)(Ongoing)5. Create more space for teaching and research labs5. Create more space for teaching and research labs

Developing Economic CapitalDeveloping Economic Capital

A. InternallyA. Internally1. Incorporate external funding as a “plus-factor” in 1. Incorporate external funding as a “plus-factor” in T&P T&P

standards standards 2. Maximize efficiency in scheduling while maintaining 2. Maximize efficiency in scheduling while maintaining

quality quality (Ongoing)(Ongoing)3. Provide entirely on-line versions of selected majors, 3. Provide entirely on-line versions of selected majors,

beginning with Sociology beginning with Sociology (Spring 2012/Fall 2013)(Spring 2012/Fall 2013)4. Hire a full-time College development officer 4. Hire a full-time College development officer 5. Expect all departments to engage in alumni 5. Expect all departments to engage in alumni outreach outreach

Developing Social CapitalDeveloping Social CapitalA. Strengthen Community OutreachA. Strengthen Community Outreach

1. Maintain support for Science Olympiad and 1. Maintain support for Science Olympiad and Science Science

Fair Fair 2. Create stable funding base for McCullers House 2. Create stable funding base for McCullers House 3. Support initiatives to build ties with growing 3. Support initiatives to build ties with growing local local

Latino community Latino community (Ongoing)(Ongoing)4. Seek funding for Global Studies Center 4. Seek funding for Global Studies Center (Ongoing)(Ongoing)

B. Strengthen Partnerships with Local B. Strengthen Partnerships with Local GovernmentGovernment

1. Use the SSRC to partner with local and regional 1. Use the SSRC to partner with local and regional government for data gathering and analysis government for data gathering and analysis

2. Work toward developing a GIS Center to 2. Work toward developing a GIS Center to partner partner

with local and regional government for data with local and regional government for data gathering and analysis gathering and analysis (Ongoing)(Ongoing)

3. Work with COEHP and local school districts to 3. Work with COEHP and local school districts to enhance our teacher education programs enhance our teacher education programs

(UTeach?)(UTeach?)

Long-Range Vision for COLSLong-Range Vision for COLS

Make Letters and Sciences a Destination Make Letters and Sciences a Destination College for Outstanding Students in College for Outstanding Students in

Columbus and Throughout Georgia by:Columbus and Throughout Georgia by:

1. Building on Our Tradition of High Quality 1. Building on Our Tradition of High Quality Teaching and Student Service Teaching and Student Service

2. Attaining Greater Regional and National Visibility 2. Attaining Greater Regional and National Visibility Through a Stronger Research ProfileThrough a Stronger Research Profile

3. Expanding Opportunities for Graduate Education3. Expanding Opportunities for Graduate Education 4. Creating a Larger and More Visible Footprint in 4. Creating a Larger and More Visible Footprint in

the Broader Communitythe Broader Community

COLS Initiatives for 2011-COLS Initiatives for 2011-20122012

1. RPG—Stage II1. RPG—Stage II

2. Strengthening Advising2. Strengthening Advising

3. Workload Equity3. Workload Equity

4. Creating Space for Research (Physical and Time)4. Creating Space for Research (Physical and Time)

5. Graduate Programs5. Graduate Programs

6. Reaching Out to the Community6. Reaching Out to the Community

RPG—Stage IIRPG—Stage II

Fall 2011: Bring together all parties Fall 2011: Bring together all parties involved in RPG promotion to discuss involved in RPG promotion to discuss their findings and recommendations.their findings and recommendations.

Spring 2012: Make presentations to Spring 2012: Make presentations to each department regarding RPG each department regarding RPG ideas and their success.ideas and their success.

Strengthening AdvisingStrengthening Advising

Initial report from the Social Science Initial report from the Social Science Research CenterResearch Center

CaveatsCaveats

Systematic review of advising both at Systematic review of advising both at the College and departmental levelsthe College and departmental levels

Workload EquityWorkload Equity

2010-2011: Chairs given SCH targets 2010-2011: Chairs given SCH targets with authority over:with authority over:

- Teaching loads- Teaching loads - Class sizes and delivery methods- Class sizes and delivery methods - Keeping low-enrolled courses - Keeping low-enrolled courses open or open or

canceling themcanceling them

Workload EquityWorkload Equity

This year, chairs and departments will be This year, chairs and departments will be asked to come together to establish asked to come together to establish workload equity.workload equity.

What is workload equity?What is workload equity?

Is equity established when everyone has the Is equity established when everyone has the same course load? same course load?

How is workload equity measured?How is workload equity measured?

Workload EquityWorkload Equity

Workload EquityWorkload Equity

Will this be the start of a two-tiered system?Will this be the start of a two-tiered system?

ABSOLUTELY NOT!ABSOLUTELY NOT!

Since everyone’s workload adds Since everyone’s workload adds up to 100%, EVERYONE will be up to 100%, EVERYONE will be respected respected andand rewarded rewarded for for their equivalent contributions.their equivalent contributions.

Creating Space for ResearchCreating Space for Research

Time: especially for junior faculty, based Time: especially for junior faculty, based on the workload equity principleon the workload equity principle

Space: College will look to create Space: College will look to create additional and improved lab space, additional and improved lab space, especially for the sciencesespecially for the sciences

Clearview projectClearview project

Graduate ProgramsGraduate Programs

New M.A. program in HistoryNew M.A. program in History

Possible D.P.A. program in Political Possible D.P.A. program in Political Science/Public AdministrationScience/Public Administration

Other possibilitiesOther possibilities

Community ServiceCommunity Service

COLS Leadership BoardCOLS Leadership Board

Initiative with NewspapersInitiative with Newspapers

Looking for Ways to Increase Our Looking for Ways to Increase Our FootprintFootprint

Thank you!Thank you!

Questions?Questions?