Teaching-Learning-Assessment Committee (TLAC) Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, January 31, 2007 – 1:00 pm
Gary Sherrer Room (CH 206)

Present: Herbert Achleitner, Cynthia Akers, Anthony Ambrosio, Tim Burnett, Rob Catlett (guest), Neal Luo, Brenda Nichols, Dennis Pelsma (chair), Bill Smith and Rod Sobieski.

1. Approval of Minutes:
   Minutes from the December 6, 2006 meeting were distributed and approved.
2. HLC Meeting
   The group discussed the pre-work questions and the “Knowledge, Enthusiasm & Understanding Scale” (KEUS) submitted by HLC. Answers will be used by HLC to mentor our visit. As instructed by HLC, Dr. Ambrosio submitted a set of draft answers to the pre-work questions. The committee made suggestions for changes and came to consensus on a final draft. Similarly, the KEUS scaled items were answered after consensus. Dr. Ambrosio will submit the final drafts to HLC after the conclusion of this meeting.
3. Position Statement on the Culture of Assessment
   This item was tabled for the next meeting. However, a draft position statement defining the components of a “culture of assessment” at ESU was submitted to members. Also submitted was a document from the University of Kentucky entitled “Enhancing the Culture of Assessment at University of Kentucky.” It presents issues and strategies employed at UK to create a culture of assessment. Committee members are to review both documents prior to attending our next meeting.
4. University Assessment Plans & TLAC Involvement
   This item was tabled until the next meeting to provide time for the committee to review the Academic Enhancement Grant Proposal. Dr. Ambrosio will visit the Dean’s Council before the next meeting to discuss the UAP due dates for next year. He will bring the results to the next meeting.
5. Strategic Assessment Plans Points
   This item was tabled until the next meeting to provide time to discuss the Academic Enhancement Grant proposal.
6. Academic Enhancement Grant Proposal
   A draft of the grant proposal was reviewed and edited for consensus. If awarded, the grant would allow us to bring Barbara Walvoord, PhD., from the University of Notre Dame to conduct a 2 ½ day workshop to augment our 2007 Assessment Forum. Dr. Walvoord’s credentials were shared with the group.

Meeting adjourned at 2:22 pm.
Next meeting date: March 7, 2007, 1:15 pm, Gary Sherrer Room, Cremer Hall 206

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