Victoria College Reaffirmation for Accreditation

Self-Study

Steering Committee Meeting Minutes

May 3, 2001

Attendance: Michael Hummel(p) Mary Hall(p)

Keith Blundell (p) Mark Henry(p)

Peggy Brockenbush (p) Jerry Scheerer(p)

Jackie Cole(p) Joe Sekul(a)

Marty Domke (p) Fred Spaulding(a)

Jamie Fertsch (a) Marjorie Stewart(p)

Larry Garrett(p) Mark Zafereo(a)

Gary Hall (p)

Call To Order: Hummel called the meeting to order at 2:30.

Approval Of Minutes: The minutes from the April 12 meeting were approved.

Approve Style Guide: M. Hall discussed editorial changes to the revised Style Guide draft. She recommended using two columns for the must statements, single-spacing, and left-right margin justification. Stewart suggested using 3/4" for the top-bottom, left-right margins plus a binding edge. Hummel said this format would make it very easy to read and would not encumber the text with repetition of the must statements. Also, it would look better than what he has seen. Hummel asked that a sample page be completed and distributed to committee members by the end of the semester. 

Approve The Self-Study Manual Structure: The manual structure draft was not ready for presentation. Gary and Mary Hall will meet with Hummel to discuss details for the manual structure.

Finalize Sub-Committee Structure And Membership: Hummel asked committee members to finalize their sub-committee structure and to send the information to the recording secretary for revision. After committee members have confirmed that their membership lists are correct, the completed list will be printed in the FYI newsletter for campus-wide distribution. To coincide with the publication of the newsletter Dr. Goodson will issue a memo stating the importance of the Self-Study to the Institution, the importance of individual participation, and the importance of the Self-Study process.

Changes To The Data Gathering Process: Scheerer reported that Spaulding’s suggestion was to use WebCT as another tool in organizing data. Scheerer said it might be more organized but he does not want it to become an impediment to the process. G. Hall questioned the advisability of using WebCT saying that it might make the process more difficult. After some discussion Hummel instructed Scheerer to give serious consideration to the matter and then make a decision.

Observations: Hummel stated that his trip to Jefferson Community College was a very positive and worthwhile experience. He told committee members that the site visiting committee members had done their homework and were well prepared and thorough. Hummel said the Self-Study report must present clear and accurate indications of the College’s strengths as well as weaknesses.

Other Business: None.

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 3:10.