School of Education Faculty/Staff Meeting April 23, 2004

Agenda Approval of the Minutes of the February 20, 2004 Meeting Reports of the Standing Committees Awards – Jean Peterson Curriculum – Jill May Global Studies Minor EDCI 526, Language Study for Educators Faculty Affairs – Tim Newby Draft Version of the SOE Faculty Handbook Grade Appeals – Anne Knupfer Grievance – Jean Peterson International Education – Chuck Kline Nominations and Elections – Deb Bennett

Agenda New Business Dean’s Report to the Faculty Adjournment Approval of May & August Commencement – Bill McInerney Reports of Offices & SOE Related Entities Dean’s Report to the Faculty Adjournment Awards Celebration – 2:30 p.m.

Dean’s Report to the Faculty

School of Education Objectives for 2003 – 2004 (Presented to the Faculty on August 22, 2003) Finalize & Submit Strategic Plan Prepare for NCATE/IPSB Visit Develop Communications Plan Establish Faculty Development & Support Programs Initiate Discussions on Embedding International Education into the Curriculum Explore Ways to Enhance Lifelong Learning Opportunities Support & Reward External Funding Efforts

School of Education Objectives for 2003 – 2004 (Presented to the Faculty on August 22, 2003 – 4/23/04 Status) Finalize & Submit Strategic Plan (Completed) Prepare for NCATE/IPSB Visit (Completed) Develop Communications Plan (Initiated - Ongoing) Establish Faculty Development & Support Programs (Ongoing) Initiate Discussions on Embedding International Education into the Curriculum (Initiated – Awaiting Recommendations) Explore Ways to Enhance Lifelong Learning Opportunities (Deferred to Next Year) Support & Reward External Funding Efforts (Successfully Initiated)

External Funding Initiative

Other SOE Accomplishments Established two new associate dean positions Associate Dean for Learning & Engagement Associate Dean for Discovery & Faculty Development Partnerships emerging with the College of Engineering and School of Technology Procedures in place to advance strategic faculty hire initiatives Increased collaborations across campus Development activities exceeding expectations SOE has central role in Discovery Learning Center Reduced reliance on Graduate Teaching Assistants