April 11, 2025

Agenda

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1. Review of March Minutes
2. Kudos
   1. Nominator: Tiffany Groteluschen
      1. Tiffany nominated Alan Eno: A huge thank you to you and your class for all the prep work that went into making the livestream happen. So many people enjoyed having that option, especially families who couldn’t be there in person. Your efforts really made a difference, and we’re so grateful for all the hard work you put into making it a success.
   2. Nominee:  Matt Waite
      1. Matt was nominated by Sydney Mack: Matt does a great job explaining difficult content in a way that makes sense and is engaging. He is so knowledgeable, and I walk away from every class learning something new.
3. Discussion Item: Graduate Task Force Recommendations
   1. Courses by Instructor Type
4. Dean's Report
   1. Budget Update
   2. Committee Notes
      1. Executive Committee
         1. Announcements
            1. Areas of Excellence
         2. Votes
            1. Midterm Review Language Change
      2. Strategic Planning Committee
5. AD Academic Programs Report
   1. Committee Notes
      1. Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
         • Last day to withdraw April 18
         • Fall schedule, book orders, planning
         • Esports Media and Communication Undergraduate Certificate
         • Badging and Microcredentials
         • Sustainability and Carnegie Classified Application
         • Portfolio Review Draft Process and Rubric
           • Portfolio Review
           • Portfolio Examples
      2. Graduate Program Committee 
         • Sports Promotion Graduate Certificate
         • Graduate Assistants / Undergraduate Learning Assistants
         • Taskforce Recommendations
6. CTT Updates & Title II Prep - Amy Ort
7. AD Faculty Affairs Report
   1. Report
      1. Annual Review Letter Updates
      2. Research Connector: May 7
   2. Committee Notes
   3. DEI 
      1. Movie night: April 14: CRYING EARTH RISE UP (2014). 7:15p Monday.
      2. Debrief on CIE
   4. Research
      1. Writing days update
      2. Survey results
8. Committee Plans & Reports
   1. Scholarships & Student Success Committee
   2. Technology & Infrastructure Committee
   3. Student Competitions Committee
   4. Advertising and Public Relations Major
   5. Broadcasting Major
   6. Journalism Major
   7. Sports Media & Communications Major
   8. Staff Council
9. Upcoming Events & Deadlines
   1. April 12: Marion Andersen Women Journalists Hall of Fame 
   2. April 14: DEI Documentary Screening: Crying Earth Rise Up 
   3. April 15: Sophomore 1/2 Grad Bash
   4. April 25: AMA Skillschool
   5. April 24-26: Nebraska Press Association Convention
   6. April 26: Omaha Press Club Scholarship Brunch
   7. April 29: Stories, Legacies and the Vietnam War
   8. May 7: UNL Research and Innovation Convening
   9. May 7: CoJMC Family Reunion
   10. May 16: Senior Sendoff