Jennifer Barone

The meeting included updates on the Savannah campus, such as a social norming campaign for tutoring, successful student recruitment events, and various campus tours and explorations. Reports were presented from the Tutoring Center and Student Support Services regarding student usage and engagement. Faculty committee discussions focused on upcoming anti-plagiarism service demonstrations, the development of an institutional AI policy, and the scheduled de-installation of a computer lab. Additionally, key takeaways from the AACC Fall Meeting were shared, covering topics like Universal Design for Learning, student wellness, and the role of AI in student success. The meeting concluded with announcements regarding new faculty appointments and important upcoming academic dates.

The meeting covered a wide range of academic and operational topics. Key discussions included a new freshman seminar initiative involving credit hour requirements and cohort grouping, upcoming fall schedule submissions, and feedback on Blackboard course templates. Facilities and operational updates were addressed, such as monitoring classroom temperatures, updating the emergency calling tree, adding new faculty photos to academic pages, and improvements to the early alert system. Other items included identifying hybrid courses in the scheduling system, conducting faculty qualification meetings, policies for scheduling campus meetings in conference rooms, clarification on final exam requirements for online students, nursing department scheduling, naming conventions for English course labs, and the assignment of faculty offices.

The meeting included discussions on state-level developments such as budget updates and higher education initiatives, alongside institutional administrative matters like the accreditation review process and upcoming personnel departures. Leadership responsibilities regarding the Dean's position were reviewed, and academic scheduling for future terms was discussed. Additionally, feedback from a recent campus visit by Noel-Levitz was summarized, highlighting concerns with institutional website functionality, communication, and data management. Updates were provided by division chairs regarding equipment and facilities issues.

The meeting included discussions on deadlines for grade submissions and requirements for reporting Ws and Fs. Key topics addressed were the interview process for a new history instructor, scheduling procedures for summer classes, upcoming changes to student email display formats, the relocation of the Art Department, the hiring of a new men's basketball assistant coach, and progress on dual credit enrollment. Additionally, the committee noted a recent resignation, discussed contract schedules, established a calendar for future summer meetings, and reviewed departmental updates including staff recognitions and equipment requests.

The meeting encompassed several academic and operational topics. Key discussions included feedback on the Academic Alert system, updates on pre- and post-tenured faculty classroom observation procedures, and the implementation of the new 42 credit hour state general education core. Participants also reviewed upcoming in-service training topics, analyzed recent enrollment data, and discussed funding allocations for the BHS program. Additionally, the committee addressed updates regarding the MOGEA/ACT placement scores, personal day policies, ongoing construction at the North Belt Center, and technical issues related to Windows 10.