1. School of Education Faculty/Staff Meeting
April 23, 2004

2. 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

3. 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.

4. Dean’s Report to the Faculty

5. 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

6. 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)

7. External Funding Initiative

8. 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