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Welcome and Introductory Remarks |
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Old Business |
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Overview of Strategic Plan |
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Members reported on their assigned sections. Lengthy discussion focused on both format presentation and content. It was suggested that Strategic Plan avoid specifics to prevent having to continuously review each year (ie. Flagship criteria changing each year etc.). Committee members highlighted concerns about their assigned sections.
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Henry Thomas recommended that committee explore the meaning of research and how it is incorporated into Strategic Plan. Discussion focused on how research is unique for various disciplines and how that can be integrated into Strategic Plan.
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The difference between the concepts of peer institution and aspiration institutions was discussed by group. The benefits of identifying an aspirational model for UNF were also discussed as guide for our Strategic Plan.
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A follow-up meeting with administration was recommended to clarify the mission of the University in preparation for further committee work.
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Oscar Patterson recommended that the committee await recommendations from the University Administration Retreat and also from Academic Affairs Retreat before proceeding with any planned workshops. The Strategic Plan is a Major focus for these retreats. Committee members will be attending the retreats.
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Tentative Workshop Plans |
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Tentative plans were discussed in preparation for faculty workshops. Any workshops will be held in spring semester after input from administration about status of Strategic Plan. The plan is to host one combined workshop and have breakout discussions on sub-sections of the plan. Committee members assigned to each section will be group discussion leaders. |
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New Business/Agenda Items/Information Reports |
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Meeting to be arranged by Yemisi Bolumole with Dr. Serwatka to clarify status of Strategic Plan. |
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The following items were identified as talking points for this meeting: |
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the mission of the University and how plan can be used to support |
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a discussion of the possibility of identifying aspirational institutions |
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extent of detail needed in plan |
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workshop plans and further refinement of our objectives |
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Other Discussions and Announcements |
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None. |
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| V. |
Adjournment & Next Meeting |
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Meeting adjourned at 930 a.m. Next meeting TBA but Fridays at 8:45 am is the agreed upon day and time. |
