Fall Faculty and Staff MeetingAugust 19, 2015
Richards College of Business Mission:
We are in the business of transforming lives through education, engagement and
experiences.
Welcome Back!
Elizabeth Kramer, Chair UWG Faculty Senate
andJulia Farmer, Chair Elect UWG
Faculty Senate
Dr. Yun Cheng
• Dr. Yun Cheng
• Assistant Professor of Accounting
• Department of Accounting & Finance
Dr. Tanya Thomas
• Dr. Tanya Thomas
• Visiting Lecturer of Business Law
• Department of Management
Mr. James Zhang
• Mr. James Zhang
• Visiting Faculty from ZUEL
Associate Dean!
• Brad Prince
• Associate Dean
• Richards College of Business
Bryce Christian Anderson
• Bryce Christian Anderson was born November 23, 2014.
• He weighed 7 lb. 7 oz.
• Congratulations, Jon!
Lin Chen
• Lin Chen was born Dec 20, 2014.
• She weighed 8 lb. 9 oz. and was 20.5 oz. long.
• Congratulations, Linxiao!
Lily Ruth-Ella Shepherd
• Lily Ruth-Ella Shepherd was born Dec. 26, 2014.
• She weighed 8 lb 2 oz. and was 20.5 in. long.
• Congratulations, Sheryl!
Philip Tigner Reaves
• Philip Tigner Reaves was born Dec. 31, 2014.
• He weighed 7 lb. 9 oz. and was 19.75 in. long.
• Congratulations, Philip!
Corbin Anduze
• Corbin Anduze was born Jan. 4, 2015.
• He weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. and was 19.5 in. long.
• Congratulations, Todd!
Harper Ann Bass
• Harper Ann Bass was born March 2, 2015.
• She weighed 8.1 lbs. and was 19.5 in. long.
• Congratulations, Hugh!
Elisabeth Mary Mydvale (于)
• Elisabeth Mary Mydvale(Yu -于) was born on June 29, 2015.
• Liz weighed 8 lbs. 2.8 oz. and was 19.5 inches long.
• Congratulations, Michael!
Dakota Mae Hildebrandt
• Dakota Mae Hildebrandt was born Friday, Aug. 8.
• She weighed in at 8lbs. 6oz. and was 21in. long.
• Congratulations, Melanie!
Dr. Jack Wei – U.S. Citizen!
• Congratulations to Jack, who became a U.S. citizen on July 20, 2015.
• Yeah, Jack!!!
Mrs. Samantha Dukes White
• Sam and Anthony were married on June 6.
• Congratulations, Sam!
Introducing the David H. Hovey Distinguished Scholar
• Dr. Tom Gainey will hold the David H. Hovey Distinguished Scholar.
• The position includes a salary stipend and budget for travel and research.
• Tom will hold the position for a three-year period.
Congratulations on Promotionsand/or Tenure!
• David Nickell – Promoted to Associate Professor and Received Tenure
• Joey Smith – Promoted to Professor
• Hilde Patron – Promoted to Professor
• Leanne DeFoor – Promoted to Senior Lecturer
• Blaise Bergiel – Received Tenure
Fond Farwell
• Rhonda Butler has announced she will be leaving the Richards College on Aug 28 to pursue a career in personal training.
• We wish her all the best!
Exciting (and Sad) Announcement
• Assistant Dean Diane Williamson will retire on June 30, 2016.
• Diane has been a loyal UWG employee since 1981 and joined the Richards College in 1997. She was the College IT Director before being named Assistant Dean in 2006.
• This will require a BIG party!
Two Updates
• Deb Webb
– Date and time TBA
– Taco Mac in Newnan
– 301 Newnan Crossing in Ashley Park
• Joel Haynes
– Benton House of Alpharetta, Room 305
– 762 N Main St., Alpharetta, GA 30004
Thank you!!!!!• All spring and summer grades for the Richards
College were turned in before the deadline this year!!!!
Great job, everyone!
• All fall book orders for the Richards College were turned in before the deadline this year!!!!
Great job, everyone!
A Day!
• The Richards College of Business had 100% participation in A Day last year.
• We were the FIRST college with 100% and we are the ONLY college to do so three years running!
• Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
• Let’s make it four years in a row!!!
New Scholarship
• Bill and Debbie Esslinger have established the James Alfred Cochran Rising Star Scholarship to honor the memory of the late Al Cochran.
• The scholarship will be awarded annually to an accounting major with a minimum 2.9 GPA and financial need.
• The scholarship was founded with a $25,000 donation, and others in the community have committed to adding to the endowment.
New Scholarship
• Frank and Chip Barron have established the Lindsey and Genet Barron Business Scholarship to honor the memory of their parents.
• The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student majoring in marketing or real estate (preference) with a minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need. Preference will be given to students from Newnan.
• The scholarship was founded with a $25,000 donation, with the first recipient expected Fall 2016.
CBER Funding
• The Cancer Treatment Centers of America has agreed to a Platinum Sponsorship of the Center for Business and Economic Research.
Rankings News!
• The Richards College MBA program has been ranked as a “Top Tier” program by CEO Magazine.
• The Georgia WebMBA was ranked #10 for Online MBA by CEO Magazine.
• UWG’s online MBA (part of the Georgia WebMBA) is ranked #21 in the nation by Princeton Review and #44 by U.S. News & World Report.
Rating News!
• The UWG Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma qualifies for High Honors for the 2014-2015 academic year!
• This status is indicative of a campus where academic excellence is valued and where the faculty officers of the chapter work diligently to enhance Beta Gamma Sigma’s stature on campus.
• Thanks to Faramarz Parsa and Liz Runyan for all the great work on BGS!
New College Video!
• https://youtu.be/aKfS6YQPqtU
Undergraduate Programs Committee• Reviewed, discussed, and gave feedback to faculty on various
assurance of learning reports.
• Approved the addition of a new Certificate of Sustainability in Business.
• Discussed Learning Goals and voted to add MIS to BBA Learning Goal 4.
• Selected RCOB undergraduate scholarship recipients.
• Reviewed curriculum:
– Continued to look for ways to add flexibility.
– Discussed options for offering health care related options in our curriculum.
– Began design of a new “alternative” for our students: Leadership Academy.
Graduate Programs Committee• Reviewed AOL summaries• Discussed the possibility of an International MBA that would
allow students to go abroad for a semester• Reviewed the revised Shared Governance Procedures• Graduate Curriculum Revision
– 4 proposed concentrations for Fall 2016 (desired start date)• Digital Marketing• Workforce Development and Training• Marketing• Business Intelligence and Security
– Discussed core MBA courses and structure– Conducted student and employment surveys– Held a Graduate Faculty Meeting to discuss curriculum
revisions progress and core suggestions• Graduate and International Graduate Admissions Update
• Discussed setting new international travel policies for faculty• Discussed streamlining the assessment instrument for faculty • Discussed online learning and testing task force• Reviewed, discussed and edited “RCOB Strategic Plan”• Discussed how scholarship funds are divided (SPC
subcommittee on International programs)• Informed on budget reduction updates (RCOB not affected)• Edited “Ethical values” description in the Strategic Plan• Reviewed, discussed and edited “Clarification of promotion
and tenure rules” *• Reviewed, discussed and edited “Faculty Qualifications”
document to include book chapters as intellectual contributions *
Strategic Planning Committee
*After many revisions we are near to a finally acceptable version.
For Faculty Discussion:Edits to the Richards College of
Business Faculty Handbook
Under review by SPC
Construction News!
Before Construction
Budget News
• DAC is working on requests for new funding.
• We must also prepare for potential 3% budget cut.
• College requests due to provost on Sept 8.
• Oct 9 is deadline for BOR submission.
• Dec 11* is UWG budget presentation at BOR.
Enrollment Numbers
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Headcount
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New Faculty Lines
• FY 06• FY 07• FY 08• FY 09• FY 10• FY 11• FY 12• FY 13• FY 14• FY 15• FY 16
Acct lecturerMgnt TT; Econ TT
Mktg lecturerAcct TTMktg TT
Acct TT; MIS TT; Fin lecturer; Econ & Mgnt LTMktg TTMgnt TTMgnt TT (FY 17 hire)
FYI Changes that Impact Students
• Students now have the option of paying for tuition and fees in installments.
• The payment plan can be up to $5,500, runs through October, and requires an enrollment fee but no interest.
• All students who have not paid or enrolled by Aug 28 at 6:00 p.m. will be dropped for non-payment and subject to $200 reinstatement fee.
Qualtrics Demo
https://westga.co1.qualtrics.com/ControlPanel/
Faculty Development with Tom Tobin
Session Evaluations
Universal Design for Learning is a Secret Retention Tool Session
Three Paths to Student Ethical Conduct Session
Summary Stats
Ethics UDL
This session’s information will be useful to me in my job.
4.18 4.65
The description matched what I experienced in the session.
4.35 4.67
The facilitators demonstrated good presentation skills.
4.68 4.76
Over all, this was a good session. 4.28 4.82
Faculty Development FY16
• Please send suggestions to Faye.
For 2015-16
• We need actual assessed assignments (exams, papers, etc.) in addition to the reports for UPC or GPC.
– Paper or scanned copies are okay.
• For multiple-section assessments, please ensure consistency of assessment scoring across sections.
Dean Evaluation• Composition of the Committee:
– The Review Committee will be composed of seven members:
• Committee chair, who is senior faculty from outside the College and is appointed by the Provost
• Six faculty from the College, one of which must be a department chair
– Provost and Dean have the right to object to the inclusion of one member of the committee.
– No person with a conflict of interest may serve on the Review Committee.
• Timeline of the Evaluation
– The Review Committee will provide its Evaluation Report to the Dean no later than February 28th of the academic year during which the evaluation is conducted.
– The Dean has the right to review and respond to the Review Committee’s Evaluation Report no later than March 28th.
– The Review Committee’s Evaluation Report and the Dean’s response shall be forwarded to the Provost no later than March 30th.
– The Chair of the Review Committee presents the results of the Dean’s Evaluation Report to the faculty of the Dean under evaluation no later than April 30th.
Fall Dates
August:
• New Faculty Lunch
• Richards College Fall Party
• Classes Begin
• Atlanta Film Fest at Carrollton Elementary
• International Student Welcome
• Friday Aug 23 Lunch at Sunset Hills
• Saturday Aug 22 at Georgia Aquarium
• Monday Aug 24
• Tuesday Aug 25
• Thursday Aug 27; 6:30 in Miller Lecture Hall
Fall DatesSeptember
• Student Welcome – Ice Cream Party!
• Open Meetings and Benefits Town Hall
• Labor Day – University Closed
• Women Empowering Women
• Executive in Residence – Tim Brown
• BOA and AAB
• Brown Bag
• Homecoming and Scholarship Gala
• Fed Day at UWG
• Tues Sept 1; 1:30-3:00 Miller Hall Portico
• Tues, Wed and Thurs Sept 1 (AH Conf), 2 (AH 227) and 3(AH Conf)
• Monday, Sept 7; 9:00 – 11:00
• Friday Sept 11; 11:30 – 1:00 at Burson Center
• Thursday, Sept 24
• Friday, Sept 25
• Fri Sept 25; 11:30 – 1:00 in Adamson Lecture Hall
• Sat Sept 26
• Tues, Sept 29
Fall Dates
October
• AACSB Mock Visit
• BB&T Lecture in Free Enterprise
• Economic Forecast Breakfast
• Brown Bag
• Mon Oct 12
• Mon Oct 19
• Tues Oct 27
• Fri Oct 30; 11:30 – 1:00 in Adamson Lecture Hall
Fall DatesNovember/December
• McCalman Executive Roundtable with Dontá Wilson
• UWG Preview Day
• Thanksgiving Break – no classes
• Office Closed
• College Holiday Lunch
• Graduation
• Grades Due
• Tues Nov 3 6:00 at SHCC
• Sun Nov 1
• Week of Nov 23
• Thurs and Fri Nov 26 and 27
• Wed Dec 2
• Sat Dec 12
• Mon Dec 14
2016-17 Time Table for Tenure and/or Promotion
Negative Recommendations to Candidate due:
All Recommendations to Next Level due:
From Department Committee
October 5Oct. 12 to Department Chair
From Department Chair October 19Oct. 27 to College Committee
From College Committee November 2 Nov. 16 to Dean
From Dean December 2 Jan. 4 to Provost
From Provost/VPAA January 19 Feb. 2 to President
All candidate packets are due to departments by September 15.
NegativeRecommendations to Candidate due:
All Recommendations to Next Level due:
From College Committee October 26 Nov. 9 to Dean
2015-16 Time Table for Post-Tenure ReviewAll candidate packets are due to departments by October 1.
2015-16 Time Table for Third Year ReviewA Recommendations to Next Level due:
From Department Committee October 9 to Chair
From Department Chair October 26 to Dean
Fall Drop/Add
• Drop period for fall semester will be for three days only! Add period will be for four days!
• Please remind your students.
• If your class meets Thursday night or Friday morning only, we can administratively drop students through Diane’s office.
Fall and Spring Semester ProcessingDAYS ACTIONS Fall 2015
1, 2, 3 Drop August 24, 25, 26 (M - W)
1, 2, 3, 4 Add August 24, 25, 26 and 27 (M - R)
5 Associate/Assistant Dean Clean-up August 28 (Friday)
Fee Payment Deadline at 6 PM
6, 7 Administrative Error Reinstatement August 31 and September 1 (M – T)
(University Errors Only)
Students go to the ESC for these – All reviews are done by either John Head or Rick Sears
8, 9, 10 Roster Verification September 2, 3, 4 (W - F)
(Banner “dark” – no changes allowed to student schedules during this time)
11 Financial Aid Disbursement to students September 8 (Tuesday after Labor Day)
(based on roster verification)
16 Student Financial Aid refunds are disbursed September 15 (Tuesday)
(Higher One Card)
Summary Scores
Richards College – 4.16 University – 3.82
Opportunities for Improvement (College)
Mean UWG Mean
My pay keeps pace with the cost of living. 2.68 2.48 Pay
My pay is fair when compared with similar colleagues in similar organizations. 3.12 2.65 Pay
I am paid adequately for the level of work I do. 3.23 2.7 Pay
Leadership around campus is working to improve my pay. 3.29 3.37 Pay
I find the University website helpful in keeping up with the latest developments. 3.37 3.31 Communication
The right information gets to the right people at the right time. 3.39 3.14 Communication
Leadership around campus is working to improve my benefits plan. 3.43 3.45 Benefits
UWG is effective at retaining valuable people. 3.49 3.05 Climate
My pay is fair when compared with similar colleagues here at UWG with similar responsibilities. 3.5 2.95 Pay
The University is consistent in handling issues for all employees. 3.54 3.18 Climate
Employees here are treated better than employees at other academic institutions. 3.61 3.2 Climate
Policies are applied fairly to all faculty and staff. 3.65 3.32 Climate
I am kept informed on matters that affects UWG. 3.77 3.7 Communication
Benefits can be selected to meet individual needs. 3.77 3.88 Benefits
(Institutional leader) is transparent when making decisions. 3.79 3.41 Institutional Leadership
Staff are treated fairly at UWG. 3.8 3.39 Climate
Staffing levels in my department are appropriate for the workload. 3.8 3.11 Work Life
Benefits at UWG are comparable to those provided by other academic institutions. 3.86 3.74 Benefits
Open and honest communication is encouraged at UWG. 3.9 3.65 Communication
In my workplace, I believe people are generally treated fairly, without favoritism. 3.92 3.42 Climate
Faculty are treated fairly at UWG. 3.93 3.6 Climate
I have a clear understanding of the future direction of UWG. 3.94 3.94 Mission and Goals - University
I am provided with adequate funding for my professional development. 3.98 3.48 Engagement
I understand my benefits plan. 3.98 4.01 Benefits
The amount of work I am asked to do is reasonable. 4.02 3.6 Engagement
The University invests in my individual development. 4.02 3.67 Engagement
(Institutional leader) is sincere in wanting to know how I feel. 4.03 3.62 Institutional Leadership
I know where to go if I have questions about my benefits plan. 4.03 4.19 Benefits
I have a clear understanding of the future direction of my (college). 4.03 3.74 Mission and Goals – College
My ideas and opinions count at work. 4.08 3.7 Engagement
(Senior leader) are sincere in wanting to know how I feel. 4.08 3.85 Senior Leadership
(Senior leader) are transparent when making decisions. 4.08 3.79 Senior Leadership
I believe I have a career with this institution. 4.11 3.86 Engagement
I am given credit for my contributions and achievements. 4.13 3.67 Engagement
I find I am able to balance my home and work life effectively. 4.13 3.67 Work Life
I am encouraged by the progress I see in my (college). 4.13 3.8 Mission and Goals - College
I receive the support needed to accomplish my work objectives. 4.16 3.66 Engagement
Discrimination is NOT tolerated at UWG. 4.16 3.92 Climate
My job meets my expectations. 4.18 3.8 Engagement
(Institutional leader) communicates openly on University issues. 4.19 3.68 Institutional Leadership
I feel my efforts count. 4.2 3.88 Engagement
I am encouraged by the progress I see at UWG. 4.21 4.08 Mission and Goals - University
I have a good understanding of the mission and goals of UWG. 4.26 4.18 Mission and Goals - University
With (institutional leader), I am confident UWG will be successful. 4.29 3.74 Institutional Leadership
My work is important to the success of UWG. 4.29 4.36 Mission and Goals - University
With (senior leader), I am confident UWG will be successful. 4.31 4.16 Senior Leadership
(Senior leader) communicates openly on University issues. 4.32 4.07 Senior Leadership
Within my workplace, there is a feeling of community. 4.33 3.76 Engagement
I feel a sense of pride when I tell people where I work. 4.33 4.04 Engagement
I have a good understanding of the mission and goals of my (college). 4.34 3.99 Mission and Goals - College
I feel personally driven to help this University succeed. 4.35 4.29 Engagement
(Senior leader) are helping to move UWG in a positive direction. 4.35 4.27 Senior Leadership
(Institutional leader) is helping to move UWG in a positive direction. 4.36 3.79 Institutional Leadership
This is a comfortable environment in which to work. 4.36 3.83 Climate
I am encouraged by the progress I see in my Department. 4.37 3.79 Mission and Goals - Department
I have a clear understanding of what is expected of me in my work. 4.39 4.03 Engagement
I have a clear understanding of the future direction of my Department. 4.39 3.76 Mission and Goals - Department
I recommend this University as a good place to work. 4.4 3.95 Engagement
I think highly of (senior leader). 4.4 4.19 Senior Leadership
I am committed to the mission and goals of UWG. 4.4 4.36 Mission and Goals - University
I think highly of (institutional leader). 4.42 3.84 Institutional Leadership
My work positively impacts the success of our students. 4.43 4.41 Engagement
I feel supported in my attempt to balance work and personal life. 4.44 3.87 Work Life
I have a good understanding of the mission and goals of my Department. 4.45 4.03 Mission and Goals - Department
The work I do is meaningful. 4.48 4.46 Engagement
(Immediate supervisor) has worked with me this year on my development. 4.48 3.91 Immediate Supervision
I go beyond what’s expected of me to ensure the success of the University. 4.49 4.45 Engagement
I work with (immediate supervisor) to set clear objectives and goals. 4.5 3.96 Immediate Supervision
My work is important to the success of my (college). 4.5 4.35 Mission and Goals - College
I am committed to the mission and goals of my (college). 4.53 4.26 Mission and Goals - College
With (Department leader), I am confident UWG will be successful. 4.56 3.87 Department Leadership
I am committed to the mission and goals of my Department. 4.57 4.35 Mission and Goals - Department
(Department leader) is helping to move UWG in a positive direction. 4.62 3.95 Department Leadership
(Immediate supervisor) treats me fairly. 4.64 4.19 Immediate Supervision
(Immediate supervisor) cares about me as a person. 4.66 4.25 Immediate Supervision
(Immediate supervisor) gives me feedback about my performance. 4.66 4.1 Immediate Supervision
(Immediate supervisor) recognizes outstanding work. 4.66 4.09 Immediate Supervision
(Department leader) is sincere in wanting to know how I feel. 4.67 3.99 Department Leadership
(Department leader) is transparent when making decisions. 4.67 3.73 Department Leadership
My work is important to the success of my Department. 4.67 4.46 Mission and Goals - Department
(Immediate supervisor) gives me the opportunity to do my best work. 4.69 4.13 Immediate Supervision
(Immediate supervisor) supports my attempt to balance my work and home responsibilities. 4.69 4.24 Immediate Supervision
(Department leader) communicates openly on University issues. 4.71 3.95 Department Leadership
I have confidence in the abilities of (immediate supervisor). 4.74 4.1 Immediate Supervision
For DiscussionMy pay keeps pace with the cost of living. 2.68 2.48 Pay
My pay is fair when compared with similar colleagues in similar organizations. 3.12 2.65 Pay
I am paid adequately for the level of work I do. 3.23 2.7 Pay
Leadership around campus is working to improve my pay. 3.29 3.37 Pay
I find the University website helpful in keeping up with the latest developments. 3.37 3.31 Communication
The right information gets to the right people at the right time. 3.39 3.14 Communication
Leadership around campus is working to improve my benefits plan. 3.43 3.45 Benefits
UWG is effective at retaining valuable people. 3.49 3.05 Climate
My pay is fair when compared with similar colleagues here at UWG with similar
responsibilities.
3.5 2.95 Pay
The University is consistent in handling issues for all employees. 3.54 3.18 Climate
Employees here are treated better than employees at other academic institutions. 3.61 3.2 Climate
Policies are applied fairly to all faculty and staff. 3.65 3.32 Climate
I am kept informed on matters that affects UWG. 3.77 3.7 Communication
Benefits can be selected to meet individual needs. 3.77 3.88 Benefits
(Institutional leader) is transparent when making decisions. 3.79 3.41 Institutional Leadership
Staff are treated fairly at UWG. 3.8 3.39 Climate
Staffing levels in my department are appropriate for the workload. 3.8 3.11 Work Life
Benefits at UWG are comparable to those provided by other academic institutions. 3.86 3.74 Benefits
Open and honest communication is encouraged at UWG. 3.9 3.65 Communication
In my workplace, I believe people are generally treated fairly, without favoritism. 3.92 3.42 Climate
Faculty are treated fairly at UWG. 3.93 3.6 Climate
I have a clear understanding of the future direction of UWG. 3.94 3.94 Mission and Goals - University
I am provided with adequate funding for my professional development. 3.98 3.48 Engagement
I understand my benefits plan. 3.98 4.01 Benefits
College UWG
For DiscussionThe work I do is meaningful. 4.48 4.46 Engagement
(Immediate supervisor) has worked with me this year on my development. 4.48 3.91 Immediate Supervision
I go beyond what’s expected of me to ensure the success of the University. 4.49 4.45 Engagement
I work with (immediate supervisor) to set clear objectives and goals. 4.5 3.96 Immediate Supervision
My work is important to the success of my (college). 4.5 4.35 Mission and Goals - College
I am committed to the mission and goals of my (college). 4.53 4.26 Mission and Goals - College
With (Department leader), I am confident UWG will be successful. 4.56 3.87 Department Leadership
I am committed to the mission and goals of my Department. 4.57 4.35 Mission and Goals - Department
(Department leader) is helping to move UWG in a positive direction. 4.62 3.95 Department Leadership
(Immediate supervisor) treats me fairly. 4.64 4.19 Immediate Supervision
(Immediate supervisor) cares about me as a person. 4.66 4.25 Immediate Supervision
(Immediate supervisor) gives me feedback about my performance. 4.66 4.1 Immediate Supervision
(Immediate supervisor) recognizes outstanding work. 4.66 4.09 Immediate Supervision
(Department leader) is sincere in wanting to know how I feel. 4.67 3.99 Department Leadership
(Department leader) is transparent when making decisions. 4.67 3.73 Department Leadership
My work is important to the success of my Department. 4.67 4.46 Mission and Goals - Department
(Immediate supervisor) gives me the opportunity to do my best work. 4.69 4.13 Immediate Supervision
(Immediate supervisor) supports my attempt to balance my work and home responsibilities. 4.69 4.24 Immediate Supervision
(Department leader) communicates openly on University issues. 4.71 3.95 Department Leadership
I have confidence in the abilities of (immediate supervisor). 4.74 4.1 Immediate Supervision
I think highly of (department leader). 4.76 4.09 Department Leadership
College UWG
Comparison 2015 - 2014
2015 Mean 2014 Mean Change
I think highly of (institutional leader). 4.42 3.7 0.72 leadership
I think highly of (senior leader). 4.4 3.8 0.6
(Institutional leader) communicates openly on University issues. 4.19 3.6 0.59 communicates openly.
(Senior leader) are transparent when making decisions. 4.08 3.5 0.58
(Senior leader) communicates openly on University issues. 4.32 3.8 0.52
With (senior leader), I am confident UWG will be successful. 4.31 3.8 0.51
(Senior leader) are sincere in wanting to know how I feel. 4.08 3.7 0.38
Policies are applied fairly to all faculty and staff. 3.65 3.3 0.35
Staff are treated fairly at UWG. 3.8 3.5 0.3
Faculty are treated fairly at UWG. 3.93 3.7 0.23
I find I am able to balance my home and work life effectively. 4.13 3.9 0.23
My pay is fair when compared with similar colleagues in similar organizations. 3.12 2.9 0.22
(Department leader) communicates openly on University issues. 4.71 4.5 0.21 departmental issues
Employees here are treated better than employees at other academic institutions. 3.61 3.4 0.21
My pay is fair when compared with similar colleagues here at UWG with similar responsibilities. 3.5 3.3 0.2
(Department leader) is sincere in wanting to know how I feel. 4.67 4.5 0.17
Benefits at UWG are comparable to those provided by other academic institutions. 3.86 3.7 0.16
I have confidence in the abilities of (immediate supervisor). 4.74 4.6 0.14
The University is consistent in handling issues for all employees. 3.54 3.4 0.14
I have a clear understanding of the future direction of UWG. 3.94 3.8 0.14
(Immediate supervisor) treats me fairly. 4.64 4.5 0.14
I am paid adequately for the level of work I do. 3.23 3.1 0.13
I recommend this University as a good place to work. 4.4 4.3 0.1
I am committed to the mission and goals of UWG. 4.4 4.3 0.1
Staffing levels in my department are appropriate for the workload. 3.8 3.7 0.1
UWG is effective at retaining valuable people. 3.49 3.4 0.09
I have a clear understanding of what is expected of me in my work. 4.39 4.3 0.09
I am provided with adequate funding for my professional development. 3.98 3.9 0.08
I am committed to the mission and goals of my Department. 4.57 4.5 0.07
(Immediate supervisor) cares about me as a person. 4.66 4.6 0.06
This is a comfortable environment in which to work. 4.36 4.3 0.06
I feel supported in my attempt to balance work and personal life. 4.44 4.4 0.04My chair
I have a clear understanding of the future direction of my (division, college, or school for classification). 4.03 4 0.03
My work is important to the success of my (division, college, or school for classification). 4.5 4.5 0
I am encouraged by the progress I see in my Department. 4.37 4.4 -0.03
I receive the support needed to accomplish my work objectives. 4.16 4.2 -0.04
I am committed to the mission and goals of my (division, college, or school for classification). 4.53 4.6 -0.07
My work positively impacts the success of our students. 4.43 4.5 -0.07
I feel a sense of pride when I tell people where I work. 4.33 4.4 -0.07UWG
My work is important to the success of UWG. 4.29 4.4 -0.11
I am kept informed on matters that affects UWG. 3.77 3.9 -0.13
I am encouraged by the progress I see in my (division, college, or school for classification). 4.13 4.3 -0.17
The work I do is meaningful. 4.48 4.7 -0.22
I find the University website helpful in keeping up with the latest developments. 3.37 3.6 -0.23
2015-16 Engage West Goals
• Reach 4.2 score on engagement measure
• Maintain engagement score higher than UWG overall
• Continue Action 1
• Continue Action 2
• Send DAC notes within one week of meeting
• Continue Action 3
AACSB Timeline
July 1, 2014Submission of application, including demographic information, state of alignment with Eligibility Criteria, list of peer, competitor, and aspirant institutions, update on changes since last visit
March 2015 Submission of suggested dates for visit and team members
March 2015Accreditation Coordinating Committee assesses requested scope of accreditation review, including requests for exclusion of specific programs
Summer 2015 Completion of annual BSQ and APQ
June 2015Committee on Accreditation Quality rules on exclusions and scope of the accreditation visit
July 2015 Proposed peer review team provided to the applicant for approval
July 2015Invitations sent to proposed peer review team members; team and date confirmed
Fall 2015Pre-visit assessment of preparedness by consultant, Dr. Ron Shiffler Monday, October 12.
Spring 2016 Pre-visit assessment of preparedness by team chairs
Summer 2016Final preparation of CIR reports; Reports due to team 60 days before visit.
October 9-11, 2016 AACSB Continuous Improvement Review visit!!!
Fall 2016 and Spring 2017
Team recommendations reviewed by CIRC and AAC; CIRC and AAC recommendations reviewed by Board; Official ratification of maintenance of accreditation
Important Dates
• Mock visit with Ron Shiffler
• Team Chair visits –business and accounting
• Continuous Improvement Review visit
• Monday, Oct. 12, 2015
• Spring 2016 – TBD
• October 9-11, 2016
AACSB Mock Visit
• Dr. Ron Shiffler will meet with committees, faculty, staff, and students for a pre-visit assessment of our readiness for the Fall 2016maintenance of accreditation visit.
• Monday, October 12
• Plan on being here!
Tentative Mock Visit Schedule – Oct. 12
• 9:00
• 10:00
• 11:00
• 12:00
• 1:30
• 2:30
• DAC
• Strategic Planning Committee
• Undergraduate and Graduate Program Committees, Grad Program Directors, and AOL
• Faculty and Staff
• Tenure & Promotion and Post-Tenure Review Committees
• Students
Our Peer Review Team!Business:
• Frank Ghannadian (Chair)University of Tampa
• Louis PolUniversity of Nebraska Omaha
Accounting:
• Hughlene Burton (Chair)UNC Charlotte
• Denise SmithEastern Illinois University
Materials for the Team Visit
• Faculty data sheet on all faculty (ideally in a standardized format focused on the five-year review period)
• Documentation of professional staff educational background and experience
• Faculty and Professional Staff Management Policies
• Documentation of curricula management support data including outcomes assessment data, examples of student work assessed, program quality review reports, etc.
• Recent faculty promotion and/or tenure files
• Access to student records, placement data, success of graduates
• Annual reports by the applicant for stakeholders and/or the institution
CIR Report Contents
• Innovation, Impact and Engagement (Exec summary)
• Situation Analysis• Progress Update on Concerns from Previous Visit• Strategic Management and Innovation
– Mission and strategic plan– Strategic planning process and outcomes– Intellectual contributions, impact and alignment with
mission– Financial strategies and allocation of resources– New degree programs
• Participants– Students– Faculty and professional staff sufficiency and
deployment– Faculty management and support
• Learning and Teaching– Curricula management and development
• Academic and Professional Engagement– Student academic and professional engagement– Faculty qualifications and engagement
• Other materials• Consultative Review (optional)
Documenting Impact of Teaching,
Research and Service
Requests!• Until after the AACSB visit, we need all faculty data entered
end of December (for faculty activities reports and annual evals) AND at the end of April (for College level reporting and AACSB data).
• Each faculty member – please sign up for Google Scholar. This will allow us to run reports for the College.
• We would like to keep 2014 and 2015 T&P packets for review by the team.
• Collect and retain all assessment documentation (not just reports).
• Forward all student success stories (emails) to Nikki and your chair/supervisor.
Basic Strategic Planning ModelPrimary Responsibility:Strategic Planning CommitteeDean’s Advisory Council
Input from:Department Faculty and StaffUPC and GPCBoard of VisitorsAccounting Advisory BoardDean’s Council of Student
LeadersAlumni
Faculty and Staff meetingsDepartment faculty meetingsFaculty and staff retreatsUPC, GPC, DAC AOL retreatMeetings of BOA, AAB, DCSLFocus groups Exit interviews with seniorsSurveys
FacultyDean
ProvostPresident
Strategic Planning Cycle
Year 52010-11
RCOB 2011-15 Strategic Plan completed; Strategic Action Items identified
Year 12011-12
RCOB 2011-15 Strategic Plan implemented; Accounting Strategic Plan developed
Year 22012-13
UWG Revises Strategic Plan
Year 32013-14
RCOB Review Begins
Year 42014-15
RCOB begins revision of Strategic Plan: Input from Internal and External Constituents
Year 52010-11
RCOB 2011-15 Strategic Plan completed; Strategic Action Items identified
Year 12011-12
RCOB 2011-15 Strategic Plan implemented; Accounting Strategic Plan developed
Year 22012-13
UWG Revises Vision, Mission, Goals; RCOB begins Mission review
Year 32013-14
UWG Revises Strategic Plan; RCOB revision of Strategic Plan
Year 42014-15
Accounting Department and Programs Revise Strategic Plan
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