Transcript Faculty meeting - University of Louisville Public

March 19, 2013
Choral Music Education faculty search interviews
completed. Music theory interviews completed,
committee recommendations made and calls to
recommended candidates have begun.
 Admissions and Outreach staff search interviews
completed. Interim appointment likely after Toni
Robinson concludes her work next week.
 Department chair nominations / candidate status.
 Voluntary Separation program for faculty and staff
outline and updates.
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Health and Safety Issues for Musicians: where, when
and how do we cover these topics?
 How can blended course delivery schedules and
content change the way our students experience
music instruction? And What alterations can be
made in organizing major ensemble class schedules
that may permit more flexibility in the student
ensemble experience?
 Re-envisioning the undergraduate music education
curriculum.
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8-10 Peer advisors identified for program
launch in fall semester for conditionally
admitted students and those that encounter
academic difficulties.
Peer advisors trained over summer by H.
Pickens who will also monitor program with
M. Thompson and meet with participating
students periodically.
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Commencement
4-4:30 Refreshments for Faculty &
Emeritus Faculty – Green Rm. Lineup for
procession at 4:25.
4:30 Ceremony begins; reception
afterwards
Academic apparel preferred, or business
apparel
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1-4:30 p.m. on May 14, 15, and 16 (Tuesday –
Thursday)
These three afternoons the Delphi Center will hold a
workshop for music faculty members interested in
developing online or blended courses. Faculty members
completing the workshop will emerge with instructional units
/ courses that can be posted on the web. A minimum of 5
faculty members committed to attendance by COB May 1 is
required. Participants completing the workshop will receive
a $500 professional development fund for AY2013-14.
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Revise bio and new photo for website (if not
already completed).
Track recent alums and let Debbie Hawley
know what and where recent graduates are.
Story ideas for summer edition of Notes alla
Breve to the dean by May 16.
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Faculty discussion topics, all 9-11:30 a.m.
May 14, Connecting with arts groups in the
region.
May 15, Re-envisioning the certification track
in choral music education.
May 16, Re-envisioning the certification track
in instrumental music education.
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What does the school want to achieve with the
Convocation program?
A periodic coming together of more of the school
students and faculty.
A more regular and organized program of
presentations.
A greater appreciation for the breadth of excellence
in the school and value of the convocation
experience.
Providing opportunities for regular student
organization meetings.
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Reserve one Thursday of the month for
student music organization meetings.
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Creation of one to two All-School Honors
Convocation each semester to be attended
by students and faculty. Such convocations
to showcase nominated student
performances / papers.
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Establishment of Guest Speaker Series (two per
semester) to include the Grawemeyer-winning
composer, one faculty speaker nominated and
selected by the music students, and two luminary
speakers nominated and selected by the faculty.
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(optional) One convocation each year moderated by
the Dean and devoted to presentations / Q/A,
discussion on matters of interest to the school.
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All other Convocation programs available for
student performances and presentations with
lottery for performance dates among student
performers . (Estimated 7 opportunities per
semester)
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(supporting materials attached to minutes)
Essentially, the proposal seeks approval to
add quality points representing A+=4.3 for
computation of student grades, with
cumulative GPA’s capped at 4.0.
Comparative data suggests little use in Ky
public universities, mixed use in peer /
benchmark institutions. Testimony from
music executive at U New Mexico attached.