Faculty Development Committee- St. Olaf College
Minutes for meeting of 14 February 2006
Present:
Jeanine Grenberg, chair
Doug Beussman
Paddy Dale, ex-officio
Dan Hofrenning, ex-officio
Tony Lott
Kris MacPherson
Timothy Mahr
Arnie Ostebee, ex-officio
The meeting was convened at 8:30 am in Buntrock 221
Order of Scheduled Business:
The first order of business was a review of Mellby lecture plans. Tim noted that the lecture by Gary Gisselman will be recorded.
The second order of business was approval of changes to the summer grant process and approval of the letter for the recommenders.
The third order of business was discussion of NEH grant criteria concerning untenured non-endorsement. It was decided that untenured faculty may choose to seek College endorsement or not.
The fourth order of business was a discussion concerning the need to assess faculty development opportunities across campus. The following was decided:
- Each representative will meet with the departments in the respective faculties.
- Jeanine will write up and disseminate an overview of what needs to be addressed when meeting with the departments
- FDC will put together a final document after the meetings have occurred
Committee members are reminded that the March 7 meeting will begin at 7:15 am in Buntrock 221 to accommodate Jeanie Narum’s talk at 8:00 am
The meeting adjourned at 9:30am
