Committee Notes (Minutes)

LLC Advisory Committee Agenda

Tuesday, November 8, 2022; 2:00-3:00 PM: Zoom Meeting

(Link: https://uncg.zoom.us/j/91359218195; Meeting ID: 913 5921 8195)

Open Session (OPTIONAL)2:00-2:30

Invited guests will arrive at 2:00 then leave/log off when their segment is finished.

I. OPICS:  N/A

The chairman recommended the need to enhance program autonomy in the departments.

Veronica recommended the authorization and process of consultation at the different levels, including the Head.

Executive Session 2:00-3:00

II.Selection of AC Chair: Per the IOG: “The AC is chaired by a tenured faculty member serving on the committee (whenever possible, not the Associate Head). Selection of the Chair is decided by the committee (whose decision may include asking the Head to appoint the Chair)” (§III.C, p. 7).

 III.  Minutes: Approval of Meeting Notes for 9/13/22 (Attach 1)

IV. Open Discussions

a.Veronica proposed the LLC's policy regarding recording some or portions of faculty meetings.She suggested that there should be authorization and supervision at different levels, including the Head. There should be a clear process and programs in curriculum matter and final authorization.

b.Ana questioned the nature of DUGS votes. Do members of DUGS pass recommendations, or do members of DUGS pass decisions? Neither of these programs has absolute autonomy nor DUGS power, regardless of how important the program is to them; hence, complete autonomy is impossible. However, consultation is crucial for approval when an item for action pops up. We cannot have complete autonomy in the process, but we have different realities and needs to enhance the programs.

c.Claudia emphasized the importance of a strategic plan to establish a viable solution to the crisis and to keep and grow the programs through, for example, new partnerships across campus (certificates cross-listed courses), recruitment, curricular reform such as removing pre-requisites, offering certificates, first-year students seminars, and other ideas.  She stated that there is little time and multiple things that need to be done. We need to bring the faculty together to strategize how to communicate and try to move forward to get things done. We must prioritize what we need to work on and what is more important for the student programs, set goals such as processing certificates and recruitment strategies, and delegate tasks. She pointed at the $20000 awards by the chancellor distributed through the division of student success. The money needs to be spent by November 28th. Although it involves complex proposals of students' success, most students, especially Latino students, prefer to be included in community programs and have Spanish-speaking mentors and tutors. Hence, if these funds are accessed, they could be used in student development programs to enhance satisfaction. She also proposed the inclusion of Gabie and the psychologist to offer his input.Veronica supports the distribution of the $20000 but questions the opaqueness of the money source. We should meet to give proposals on how to access the money.

 d.  Ana also seconds Claudia on the importance of the Assessment Program. The Directors should be in charge of Assessment but states there should be transparency. There is a need for building community and Gaspenya. The money could be used to support the Latino students in the upper levels to get their certificates to motivate them.

e.Claudia: Response to Veronica and Anna. The proposal for acquiring the funds is complex and intimidating due to more work for supervision—only 20 days’ duration. I will enquire about mentoring, tutoring, and the development of Latino students. During the twenty days, we can put ideas together, although it might not be possible to consult each faculty due to time limitations. We could design Spanish and non-Spanish-speaking programs to enhance their interactions and coordination to enhance diversity with an experimental number of students. The Latino have varied experiences, and these programs could adequately prepare them to return to the community equipped to give back to society.

 V.   Department Updates & Reminders (Head)

a.    UNCG Open House/Majors Fair: 11/12 (11:00 AM -1:30 PM on College Ave)

b.    LLC Works: 11/17, 2:00-3:00—VOLUNTEERS?

VI. Other Business (from the Committee)

a.    Who should make the proposals, and what is the need to cooperate as a team to develop a better proposal?

b.    The need for frequent department meetings and professors' involvement to enhance disciplinary policies.

c.    If money is granted, everybody should be compensated for their efforts and time.

d.    The administration is corrupt and hence poor management, as the budgeting issue is opaque, and this could apply if the $20000 is distributed. It is crucial to get clarification on the source of the money.

e.    The need to compose two proposals for the Afro Latino

VII.Meeting Adjournment

The chairman adjourned the meeting at 4 pm.