| Present: | S. Bertics, R. Daluge, C. Dillhunt, L. Heideman, B. Holden, P. Leeds, C. Staber, W. Ross, M. Westler, B. Wilson, R. Wolkowski, and T. Wright. |
Meeting was called to order by Beth Holden at 8:35 a.m.
Since F. Kooistra was absent there were no opening remarks.
Bertics made a motion to approve the minutes. W. Ross second the motion.
There were no questions.
M. Westler reported that their subcommittee has started developing guidelines for minimum performance evaluation for academic staff and will distribute them at the next meeting. When completed, the subcommittee would like to forward the guidelines to Dean Aberle to share with the department chairs. They may have an example evaluation form to attach that the departments can choose to use or develop their own. R. Wolkowski said that Soil Science is currently reviewing their process.
L. Heideman reported that the Job Security Report has been submitted to the Academic Personnel Office. She will provide a summary at the next meeting. Academic staff will be notified of the results. B. Wilson asked if there would be a rationale included for those not receiving further job security. L. Heideman said she was not sure. Also, a mailing will be going out to department chairs with a list of academic staff in their departments who have served seven years and have not received a senior title and those who have served three years and still have a prefix in their title.
B. Wilson reviewed the draft By-Laws. The areas in italics were added by F. Kooistra. The Committee will discuss any changes/additions at the April 6th meeting. R. Daluge suggested adding a statement regarding a self-study every five years.
T. Wright reported that eight applications were received for the three academic staff awards. The committee would like to refine the selection procedures for future years and develop a better definition for each of the categories (research, leadership, and service). R. Daluge suggested meeting with Dean Aberle to discuss the nomination criteria. He also questioned whether nominations could be considered in a different category from that on the nomination form if it appeared more appropriate. That issue will be discussed by the subcommittee. The subcommittee would also like to see nominations come from more departments.
W. Ross will report on the Mentoring Committee at the April 6th meeting.
T. Wright made a motion to adjourn the meeting and B. Wilson second the motion.
The next meeting will be held April 6, 8:30 a.m., 250 Ag. Hall.
Submitted 3/2/01
J. Simons