March 23, 2000
Members Present
- Ms. Delores Wheatley
- Ms. Alice Camuti
- Dr. Whewon Cho
- Mr. Lucas Craven
- Dr. Wade Faw
- Dr. Mitzi Groom
- Dr. Ray Kozub
- Dr. Roy Loutzenheiser
- Prof. Gail Stearman
- Prof. Rebecca Tolbert
- Ms. Sammie Young
Members Absent
- Dr. David Boocker
- Dr. Charles L. Carnal
- Dr. B. Bruce Greene
- Dr. Glenn James
- Ms. Meredith Whittle
Guest
- Ms. Beth Mannle
Approval of the Agenda
Dr. Loutzenheiser moved to approve the agenda, and Dr. Cho seconded the motion. The agenda was approved.
Approval of the October 7, 1999 Minutes
Ms. Young moved to approve the October 7, 1999 minutes, and Dr. Groom seconded the motion. The minutes were approved as submitted.
Subcommittee Report
Ms. Delores Wheatley recognized Ms. Beth Mannle, Chair of the University Admission Standards Subcommittee. Ms. Mannle presented the committee with a report concerning the Academic Development Program and discussed how the information could be utilized to enhance admission and retention standards. Discussion of the newly mandated replacement for the AAPP Placement Exam, the COMPASS exam, followed. Ms. Mannle and Professor Tolbert commented on the fact that the COMPASS placement exam is much easier to pass than the AAPP exam. They cautioned that some drop-out rates may increase as a consequence of students placing higher than they actually should.
Suggestions:
- Strengthen admission standards
- Enforce the current application deadline rules for both regulated and non-regulated admissions
Questions:
- What are the financial consequences of raising and enforcing admission standards?
- Is the University willing to face the financial consequences of raising and enforcing admission standards?
Dr. Cho moved that the committee accept the report with the understanding that Ms. Mannle and Professor Tolbert determine the issues and a specific course of action after further information is gathered. Dr. Loutzenheiser seconded the motion. It was unanimously agreed upon that the current subcommittee report would not be forwarded to the Academic Council until further study had been completed.
Election of Chairperson
Dr. Cho, Chair of the Nominating Committee, nominated Ms. Wheatley to serve as Chairperson for the 2000-2001 academic year. Dr. Cho moved that nominations cease, and Ms. Camuti seconded the motion. Ms. Wheatley was re-elected unanimously.
Such Other Matters
Ms. Wheatley commented that the Admissions and Credits Committee's Annual Report was due to the Academic Council by Monday, March 27, 2000. She proposed that only the most significant agenda items be included in the annual report. Ms. Wheatley recommended the policy/procedure change in number of meetings be included and Dr. Cho recommended the subcommittee study be included in the report. Professor Tolbert requested that a minimum of (4) committee members stay for a brief subcommittee review of student folders. Dr. Cho moved to adjourn the meeting and Professor Stearman seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned.
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