Minutes

August 21, 2007

Council Members in Attendance:  Garrett Hinshaw, Coy Hudson, Wayne Wooten, Wes Bunch, Linda Lutz, Ron Valentini, Christine Holt, and Charles White

Agenda Items and Actions Taken

1. Strategic Planning – Dr. Hinshaw reported to the Council that the Strategic Planning document is nearing completion. He intends to distribute The Strategic Plan via campus e-mail by Friday, August 24 to gather any additional comments or suggestions. Next, the Strategic Plan will be presented to the Board of Trustees to obtain their approval. Following Board approval Dr. Hinshaw will present the Strategic Plan to our external stakeholders to seek feedback and endorsement. The Community Relations staff will prepare a limited printing of a professional document which will be made available to CVCC employees and other selected individuals. A brochure will also be prepared with some general information about the Strategic Plan and will be the document made available for consumption by the general public.

2. SACS – Coy reminded everyone not to forget the recommendations from SACS that impeded our reaffirmation and requested that there be an accounting of efforts to ensure that the recommendations are in place. Dr. Hinshaw directed a progress report regarding these recommendations be made in a December Cabinet meeting.

3. APR – Coy mentioned that there are several program areas with outstanding data which should be submitted to Charles as soon as possible. Once the remaining data is provided Charles will get the final APR documents to Wayne. Wayne will review the reports with Dr. Hinshaw to determine the method of dissemination to the campus community.

4. Review of IE, Research and Planning Website – Charles mentioned to the Council that that each year he invites a review of the website to determine if any changes need to be made. Any suggested changes should be e-mailed to Charles as soon as possible.

5. Development of Standards of Excellence – Coy suggested that the Council begin examination of the new Standards as soon as is feasible. Dr. Hinshaw wants the Mission Statement and the Vision Statement reviewed with suggestions for any changes brought to the September SPC meeting.  Following the preparation of draft documents of the Mission Statement and the Vision Statement the Council will begin developing the Standards of Excellence. Dr. Hinshaw wants the Council to make notes as to what the Standards should include prior to the September meeting.

6. Reminder of Next Meeting – The next SPC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned.