Caitlin Downs

The committee reviewed numerous grant proposals for funding, addressing specific concerns regarding expenses, documentation requirements, and project eligibility, ultimately adjusting the approved total budget. Discussions included per diem calculation guidelines, the impact of conference cancellations, and the evaluation of applicants. The committee further explored strategic funding plans to manage requested amounts against allotted university funds, reviewed handbook policies for first-time applicants, and deliberated on potential revisions to the application process for future cycles.

This document, the CCG Report for 2015-2016, details Georgia Southwestern State University's mission to cultivate excellence in learning and teaching for student growth and global preparedness. It outlines a strategic focus on improving student completion and retention, particularly for first-year, non-traditional, first-generation, and low-income students. Key strategies include enhanced and intrusive advising, improved student engagement through peer advising and extra-curricular activities, redefining academic good standing, promoting '15 to Finish' credit hour completion, fostering global literacy, and providing financial literacy education. The report also highlights aspirational strategies such as targeting underserved student populations, employing program maps, and shortening time to degree completion.

The committee held an organizational meeting to elect a new Chair and Secretary. Additionally, leadership for the Advising and Academic Policy subcommittees was established. Members discussed the scheduling of future meetings, the process for aligning committee work with Faculty Senate timelines, and procedures for granting committee members access to the S: drive.

This document presents the 2015 update to the Complete College Georgia Campus Plan for Georgia Southwestern State University. It details high-impact strategies aimed at improving student success and retention, particularly for first-year students. Key focus areas include intrusive and technology-aided academic advising, peer mentorship, redefinition of academic good standing for early intervention, promoting 15-credit-hour enrollment to foster on-time graduation, and sustained extra-curricular student engagement. The overarching goal is to increase undergraduate degree awards and improve retention rates, with targets set for 2020.

The committee reviewed and approved several new academic programs, including a BBA in Project Management and various related courses such as foundations of project management, project management tools, and project cost and procurement management. Additionally, the committee discussed and approved new course offerings across multiple departments, including human resources, supply chain management, data science, and accounting analytics. Curriculum changes for accounting and English programs were addressed. Policy proposals regarding academic renewal and the policy on repeating courses were discussed and approved.