Meeting Date: 
March 31, 2014
Date: 
03/31/2014 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Location: 
109 Gilkey Hall
Event Description: 

A PDF of the agenda can be found here.

A PDF of the minutes can be found here.

Agenda: 

Online UHCC Archival Site: http://oregonstate.edu/senate/committees/uhcc/

(As of 2016 – Online UHCC Site: http://senate.oregonstate.edu/university-honors-college-council)

Membership Listing: http://oregonstate.edu/senate/committees/uhcc/member/2013-2014.html

 

 

  1. Introductions and New UHCC Members
  2. Meeting Schedule
  • Next meeting: Monday, May 5 from 9:00-10:00 AM in 109 Gilkey Hall
  1. Remarks from Dean Toni Doolen
    1. State of the Honors College 
    2. New curriculum
    3. Updated Version of Strategic Plan – fund development efforts (link UHC SP.docx as a PDF)
    4. Move to new building
  2. Suggested Topics of Interest from UHCC Members
  3. Action Items and Topics for Next Meeting

 

 

Minutes: 

Online UHCC Site: http://oregonstate.edu/senate/committees/uhcc/

(As of 2016 – Online UHCC Site: http://senate.oregonstate.edu/university-honors-college-council)

Membership Listing: http://oregonstate.edu/senate/committees/uhcc/member/2013-2014.html

 

Voting members present: Natchee Barnd, Richard Cuenca (Chair), Tiah Edmunson-Morton, Jamie Merritt, Marion Rossi, Jessica Tran      

Voting members absent due to time conflict: Mark Daeschel, Margie Haak

Ex-officio member present: Toni Doolen

 

Update from Dean Toni Doolen

a. State of the Honors College – See PowerPoint presentation for most details

b. Highlights of topics covered: 

    i. 2013-2014 Academic Year: 2,065 applicants from 642 high schools and 83 universities; 30% offer rate; 992 UHC students this fall (record UHC enrollment)

    ii. 2014-15 Academic Year: 1,800 to 1,900 applicants expected – outstanding quality

    iii. Modified UHC program requirements and thesis process improvements

    iv. Updated version of strategic plan and fund development efforts

    v. New UHC organizational structure and personnel changes

    vi. Modifications due to STAG seismic retrofits and progress of construction of new building

    vii. Update on UHC proposal for Sackett Hall living space

 

Topics for Next Meeting

  1. Feedback from LeeAnn on progress due to revised thesis preparation 
  2. Review of strategic plan by all committee members and prepare comments for discussion