Minutes of our Meetings

• The inflatable clock out was out front at the 34th and Union Hills entrance.
• 75 people signed in but there were probably more here.
• The event was successful and the college now has a plan for future open houses.
• Thanks were given to Amber for putting together the logistics of it.

• The students will pick up the info and put it in their folders themselves, so they have to look at it.
• There is an interactive session called iQ and it features a prerecorded video where students had answered the same questions. For each question asked, there are several student answers and then the audience is asked to pick the best answer. (There is no right or wrong answer) Then a faculty/staff member comes on and announces what corresponding service we offer.

• Chrystle offered nine different workshops, from July 10th - 14th,, for staff and students.
• There were 47 attendees, half of which were facility.
• The last day featured a lab in the afternoon with three instructors,: Jennifer Strickland, Chrystle Hall and Rick Sheets, present.
• Chrystle will be sending out a survey for feedback on the workshops.

• The committee is still interviewing for Maggie’s director job with first interviews done by August 18th. The two or three candidates that get a second interview will be interviewed in a forum before a final decision is made.
• Lily began her tenure as site coordination for PVCC North. Her former position will not be filled this year.
• Tina will be returning on Tuesday, August 22nd with Sharlene’s last day being Friday, August 18th.
• Cathy retires at the end of September and her replacement will not be hired until January.

• The SIS Implementation is behind approximately 2 to 3 weeks. The work of the college implementation team will continue to move forward.

• There will be welcome tents providing information. This year there will be misters to keep everyone cool.
• Everyone that is working with the students must wear a name tag.
• Information for new student orientation is on web under New Students.
• Volunteers, from this division, are still needed to man the information tents. Only, an hour of your time is necessary.

• Info sessions are scheduled for PEAK Leadership for September 6th and 7th and applications will be accepted at that time.
• Heather plans to present academic certificates next spring.

• Everyone needs to start working on FY07 assessment planning, as the report is due by September 15th.
• Paul passed out a new worksheet for assessment planning. If you haven’t turned in your assessment planning report use this new template.
• When doing the report remember, a plan is what you intend to do and a report is what you have done.
• When doing next years’ report it is critical that you look at last years report. You need continuity from year to year.
• Suggested changes were made by the group and Sharlene will update the template and send it out to everyone.

• Paul has a rubrics and will sent it out, although it is not required, some departments are using it.

• Paul reported that 17 – 18 projects were completed for recruitment.
• Both Amber and Maggie were involved on this committee.
• Everyone did a great job completing the projects.

• There will be a mandatory testing, orientation, and advising for selected new students in the spring.

• Paul will talk to everyone individually about their budgets.
• Reconciliation of the 07 Budget is still going on and most funds have not been rolled over yet but more information will be available in the next few weeks.
• This year’s budget will be tighter because last years enrollment was flat.

• The department needs to improve closing the loop on the ending year and stating up front their goals.
• Everyone needs two to three identifiable goals with attached targets.
• It was decided that everyone would put their measurable goals into iGoal and send them to Paul.

• iGoal brochures are done.
• The men’s’ and women’s’ soccer team have already completed iGoal.
• There will be training for faculty and advising and counseling after school starts.
• Most commonly asked questions are how do we write goals and how do we register.
• A current Paradise Valley ID card is required to register for iGoal, although it does not state it on the website. At this time iGoal is a program for PVCC students only.

• Doug Nelson and Carol worked with Greg and Helice on creating our new webpage for athletics.
• They thought Doug did a great job on the webpage.
• It will be on the web next week.