February 14, 2025

Agenda

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  1. Review of December Minutes
  2. Kudos
    1. Nominator: Jill Martin
      1. Jill nominated Shari Veil: Big thanks to Dean Veil for attending the Experience Lab leadership retreat this past Saturday and providing an inspirational message about leadership, experiential learning and impact. We are incredibly thankful for her ongoing support of Experience Lab students, leaders and the community.
    2. Nominee:  Adam Wagler
      1. Adam was nominated by Haley Hamel: Finalizing teaching assignments for the spring semester has been an intricate and ever-changing challenge, largely due to last-minute changes in faculty availability. Adam has tackled this complex puzzle with his trademark diligence and poise, crafting plans A through T to ensure that every class has a qualified instructor and every student is set up for success on the first day of classes. Adam, your incredible dedication and hard work do not go unnoticed—thank you!
  3. Announcements
  4. Discussion Item: How recent executive and legislative actions impact our work
  5. Committee Plans and Reports
    1. Executive Committee
      1. Announcements
        1. Course Release - Bryan Wang, Spring 2026
      2. Votes
        1. To establish a Dean's Commendation List
        2. To amend the Checkout Room Appeals Policy
    2. Strategic Planning Committee
    3. Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
      1. Votes: 
        1. New Course Proposal: SPMC 319: Sport in American Culture: Syllabus with ACE 6 certification 
      2. Announcements
        1. Dean’s Commendation and Dean’s List
        2. Accessibility in Higher Ed, Title II
        3. Mind over Monsters Book Club
        4. Student Portfolios
        5. Correction Rosters and Midterm Grades
  6. Graduate Program Committee 
    1. Announcements
      1. Student Award Nominations
      2. Hitchcock Fellowships
      3. Sports Promotion Graduate Certificate
      4. 30-Credit Requirement Rollout
      5. Dean Hope Graduate Student Meet Up
      6. Graduate Assistantship Applications Open
  7. Undergraduate Scholarships & Student Success Committee
  8. Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee
    1. Announcements
      1. DEI Spring Activity: April 14 Ross Movie free screening of Crying Earth Rise UP at 7p
      2. Update on Empowered Conversations
  9. Research and Awards Committee
    1. Announcements
      1. Topics include: finalizing “areas of excellence”
      2. Discussion of a writing day before AEJMC deadline
      3. Update on content analyses program for SMART/Research Lab.
  10. Technology & Infrastructure Committee
  11. Student Competitions Committee
  12. Advertising & Public Relations Major
  13. Broadcasting Major
  14. Journalism Major
  15. Sports Media & Communications Major
  16. Staff Council
  17. Upcoming Events & Deadlines
    1. March 1: Perry Challenge Final Presentation
    2. March 3: Thomas Horky, Roper Visiting Professor in Sports Journalism 
    3. March 5: AMA Mix & Mingle 
    4. March 6: Family & Friends Recognition Awards
    5. March 24: J.J. Jurgens Visit
    6. March 25: Ed Yong, E.N. Thompson Forum
    7. March 27: Seline Lecture: Jeff Zeleny and Aaron Sanderford 

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