March 8, 2024

Agenda

If you are a voting member of the faculty, please bring a laptop or smartphone with you to the meeting. Please log into pollev.com/cojmcunl645 before the meeting begins. 

  1. Review of February 9, 2024 minutes
     
  2. February Kudos
    1. Nominator - Haley Hamel: Haley nominated Jamie Wenz. "Thank you for your work on the “In the Studio” event. The college is currently up 29% in enrollment deposits next year. This kind of success wouldn’t be possible without the tireless dedication of our faculty, staff and student ambassadors. Thank you for your commitment to the future of the college and UNL!" 
    2. Nominee - Susan Oestmann:  Susan was nominated by Jessica Walsh. "Susan always makes herself available to help troubleshoot tech issues and in my case help me out because I left my wireless keyboard at home and needed a way to use my wired keyboard at work. Thank you Susan for helping me out in a pinch." 
  3. Announcements
    1. New Travel Process - Haley Hamel
    2. AMA Networking Event - Natalie Bacerra 
  4. Old Business
    1. Hiring Update
    2. Budget Update
  5. Committee Plans and Reports
    1. Executive Committee
    2. Announcements
      1. Class Attendance Policy
      2. Best Practices for Faculty Searches
    3. Votes
      1. Check-out Room Fine Appeal Policy
    4. Strategic Planning Committee
    5. Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
      1. Announcements
        1. Digital Accessibility Bridge Training
        2. Midterm Grades
        3. Fall Schedule
        4. Canvas Click Data and Course Navigation
        5. Assessment Planning
        6. Priority Registration
    6. Graduate Program Committee
      1. Announcements
        1. Canvas Resource
        2. Graduate Handbook
        3. Assessment Planning
        4. OGS Reviewing New Admission Tools
    7. Undergraduate Scholarships & Student Success Committee
    8. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
      1. Announcements
        1. Movie Night is April 1 at 5:30 in 15 And: “Look Like Somebody”
        2. Multicultural Homecoming Candidate: Allie Snow
        3. Working on application for AEJ Diversity Award
        4. Working on creating a CoJMC version of Husker Dialogues.
    9. Research, Creative Activity & Awards Committee
      1. Announcements 
        1. Expertise list for website and UComm
        2. Nominations prepared for Faculty/staff awards
        3. Writing Retreat on March 22 in 228 And
    10. Technology & Infrastructure Committee
    11. Student Competitions Committee
  6. Upcoming Events and Deadlines
    1. March 22-23 - AEJMC Committee Meeting
    2. March 22 - FIE: Student Success Resources (114)
    3. March 25 - OPC Foundation Lunch (Meier Studio)
    4. March 26 - Business and Finance Leadership Retreat (Agency)
    5. April 3-5 - Master's Week: Charlie Arnot

Minutes

Faculty & Staff Resources