September 11, 2026

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/cojmc before the meeting begins. 

  1. Review of May 8 Minutes
  2. Kudos
    1. Nominator: Nicole Blackstock
      1. Nicole nominated Vannessa Killen. So proud of this lady! Taking on Stop by and Say Hi, the detailed instructions down to the timeframes. This was my first time helping with the event, but I overheard one of the students helping say, "This was the most organized one I've been to or helped with." Well done, Vannessa :)
    2. Nominee: Betsy Emmons
      1. Betsy was nominated by Jemalyn Griffin: Betsy went above and beyond to fill in for a course the first few weeks of the semester due to a last minute emergency. Thankful for her willingness to jump in and serve while maintaining her joyful, can-do attitude!
  3. Dean's Report
    1. Committee Notes
      1. Executive Committee
        1. Hiring Update
        2. 2025-2026 Budget Reduction Process
        3. Strategic Initiatives 
  4. AD Academic Programs Report
    1. -CoJMC Adjunct Connections Night - Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. ANDN 114 
    2. -Complete Spring Course Preferences Survey by Friday, Sept. 17 
    3. -Finalizing Spring Pop-Up & Special Topics Courses 
    4. -Career Services Update: Handshake updates and Resume Walk-In hours 
    5. -Study Abroad Working Group 
      1. Committee Notes
        1. Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
        2. Graduate Curriculum Committee
          1. -Course Components 
          2. -AI Taskforce Update 
          3. -International Student Update: Sept. 15 Duration of Status (DoS) will now be Admitted Until Date (AUD) date. 
          4. -Fellowship Discussion & Follow-Up 
  5. AD Faculty Affairs Report
    1. Submit RCA successes by Sept. 14
    2. Download your Digital Measures info by Sept. 30
    3. Annual evaluation document 
    4. Upcoming CIE
    5. Complete course buyout forms, MOAs
    6. Upcoming health communication colloquium 
    7. Watch for a new call for research interest groups 
    8. AI use 
      1. Committee Notes
        1. Community, Culture and Belonging
        2. Research and Awards
  6. Committee Plans & Reports
    1. Scholarships & Student Success Committee
    2. Student Competitions Committee
    3. Technology & Infrastructure Committee
    4. Advertising and Public Relations Major
    5. Broadcasting Major
    6. Journalism Major
    7. Sports Media & Communications Major
    8. Staff Council
  7. Upcoming Events & Deadlines
    1. Sept. 11 - Syllabi due to Tiffany
    2. Sept. 14 - ORI Research and Creative Activity Report Submissions Due
    3. Sept. 14 - CoJMC Adjunct Connection Night
    4. Sept. 20 - Flatwater Free Press Forum (free event)
    5. Sept. 22 - CoJMC Lunch and Learn
    6. Sept. 23 - Flatwater Festival
    7. Sept. 24 - AAF Ad Venture
    8. Sept. 25 - Coffee and Conversation with Emeritus Faculty
    9. Oct. 2 - AMA Skill School
    10. Oct. 2 - CoJMC Advisory Board 
    11. Oct. 2 - KRNU Ribbon Cutting and Homecoming Party
    12. Oct. 7 - The Lives of Immigrants & Refugees Book Launch Event 
    13. Oct. 19-20 - NYC Media Tour
    14. Oct. 23 - CoJMC 250 America Journalism Panel Discussion
    15. Oct. 24 - Academic Freedom Conference
    16. Oct. 24 - CoJMC Scholarship Recognition Brunch
    17. Oct. 26-30 - Visiting SPMC Professor, Dr. Peter English