August 21, 2017 Monday Update

Good morning, colleagues. Here is this week’s update from Academic Affairs.

Solar Eclipse

A reminder that the eclipse will peak at 1:18 p.m. today. The Manfred Olson Planetarium is hosting a viewing event.

Reminder: Sabbatical Deadline

The Sabbatical deadline for departments to forward proposals to the deans’ offices is October 2. See Announcements below.

The Week

Monday

I’m making opening remarks at the New TA Orientation, I meet with Robin Van Harpen, and I’m attending the Academic Staff Committee meeting. The Chancellor’s Cabinet meets, I meet with Mark Harris, and I’m attending part of the Department Chairs retreat. CEMAT meets; agenda items include orientation videos; focus group summaries and marketing suggestions; and CEMAT scholarships for fall 2018.

Tuesday

I start the day meeting with my staff, followed by meetings with Bob Greenstreet, Scott Emmons, and Ron Perez. Tim Opgenorth and I continue our meetings on scholarships and financial aid with SFS, PSOA, ZSPH, LSB, L&S, and the Honors College.

Wednesday

In the morning, I have regular meetings with Joan Prince, Michael Doylen, and Marija Gajdardziska-Josifovska. I have a meeting with the Chancellor, Gesele Durham, and Sue Weslow on campus retention and graduation goals. I end the day with my weekly one-on-one meeting with the Chancellor.

Thursday

I meet with Peter Sands, Tom Luljak, and Pat Borger. I also have a campus space planning meeting.

Friday

I have a meeting with Nancy Nelson and another space-related meeting. I have time booked for administrative work, and I’m attending a meeting of the IT Advisory Council.