UPG Committee Minutes

 

Northeastern State University
University Planning Group
Minutes: April 9, 2009 Meeting
****draft as of April 14****

Scheduled Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Locations: NET 614 (originating), (ITV) BA-B226, (ITV) SYN 220 (did not connect this month)

Call to order: 2:04 p.m.

Agenda

  • Amend/Approve February 12 Meeting Minutes
  • Mission/Vision/Values Task Group: Update on Mission and Vision, and Full Review of Values Statements Draft - Christee Jenlink/Task Group
  • Information/Assessment/Accountability Task Group: Review and approve priorities - Tom Jackson
  • Academic Priorities Process Review Task Group: Update - Martin Venneman
  • Progress/issues on unit level planning processes
  • Agenda items/issues for future meetings & Steering Committee input - Dave Kern
  • Future meetings: Scheduled meeting - Friday, May 8, 2:00-3:30 p.m.; Vision Review; Summer meetings

Actions Taken

  • Approval of March 12 Meeting Minutes. Sent out just before meeting, please email changes to Dave Kern
  • The task group draft Mission proposal was amended with a changed word order to improve the flow. The approved draft Mission statement is: "We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery."
  • The task group draft Values Statements were approved as amended. Input was provided by many participants. Each of the statements was discussed and voted on. The statement that generated the greatest level of discussion was the Leadership value, with a small majority approving the amended statement. The concern is that the focus on service does not adequately capture the full meaning. The approved draft Values Statements are noted below and attached in the form they would normally be presented.
    • Integrity: We model ethical and intellectual development by advancing honesty, human dignity, and accountability.
    • Collaboration: We build partnerships to create learning opportunities and promote educational and economic success.
    • Creativity: We advance knowledge by exploring new possibilities through critical inquiry and intellectual freedom.
    • Leadership: We have a compelling commitment to serve, inspiring and preparing others to do the same.
    • Excellence: We pursue continuous improvement individually and as a community.
  • Motion to circulate the draft Mission as approved today, the draft Values Statements as approved today, and draft Vision Statement as is, to the university community, asking for feedback was approved. The task force will continue to work on the Vision Statement, considering input from the President's Council retreat and the meeting with the Cabinet.

Reports and Notes

  • Information/Assessment/Accountability Task Group (Tom Jackson) priorities were approved
  • Academic Priorities Process Review Task Group (Martin Venneman): Report on progress (see attachment): At the April 7th meeting, best practices were discussed. Also, program ranking (primarily following Dickeson's recommendations) and categories to be evaluated topics were discussed. Category components are in process. Responding to questions about the process, the criteria should consider both quantitative and qualitative elements. Data points have been generated for the category components. Lists have been distributed to task force group today. They will look at this list the next two or three meetings. Striving to define a process for academics to use. Motion to accept report was carried.
  • There was no discussion on other items.
  • Next Meetings: Thursday, May 8, 2:00 p.m. (NET 614 ITV, BA-B226, NSM209).
  • Group to meet monthly over the summer, June and July

The meeting was adjourned at 3:52 p.m.

Members in attendance: Janet Bahr, Jym Brittain, Sue Catron, Kim Cherry, Della Combs, Liz Cook (NSGA),Denise Deason-Toyne, Tim Foutch, Kay Grant, Ed Huckeby, Tom Jackson, Christee Jenlink, Dave Kern (chairperson), Christy Landsaw, Pamela Louderback,Tim McElroy, Doug Penisten, Joe Spence,Martin Venneman, Chuck Ziehr

Members absent: April Adams, Craig Clifford, Dalton Bigbee, Laura Boren, Richard Carhart, Craid Clifford, Sheila Collins, Nancy Garber, Mark Giese, John Gyllin, Kaylyn Handshy (NASA) Mark Kinders, Shu Nakai (JNSU), Andrew Vassar

Exhibit: UPG proposed draft Mission Vision and Values ...