September 2009
Academic Affairs Initiative
The Academic Affairs office launched two significant initiatives this fall. The first is a Strategic Horizons conversation with the academic divisions, asking the simple question "What would LCC look like if it were functioning at its very best?" The process has no preconceived outcome; rather, its mission is to involve faculty and staff in decision-making and in creating a shared vision of the future. Questions of process, procedure and structure that best support and enhance teaching and learning will be addressed. Departments will engage in facilitated conversations both within and across traditional department boundaries. Open forums will also be held in October. From these meetings, the ideas collected will be distilled into tangible plans to enable a positive work environment for all and improvements in structure and process.
The second major initiative is a process for Program Analysis (PA). This is distinct from the Program Review Effectiveness Self Study (PRESS) that programs conduct every four years. The PA process will involve information gathering, analysis, brainstorming, and institutional action with the goal of making programs sustainable.
The Academic Affairs office is also collaboratively developing a Program Review process for academic service areas such as Counseling and Advising, Tutorial Services, and Library Services. The lead counselor made this request during the budget process as these areas have not had the opportunity to engage in the PRESS process that academic programs utilize. The Provost is working with several faculty and staff in the from service areas across campus to develop a meaningful process.
The college is working on a partnership with Michigan State University that will expand opportunities for LCC students interested in a study abroad experience. Provost Stephanie Shanblatt has designated LCC Political Science Professor Marc Thomas as the college liaison with MSU’s international program. Marc is committed to helping LCC students gain meaningful international learning experiences.
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Inside this Issue: September 2009
- Academic Affairs Initiatives
- Enrollment Update
- Financial Aid Refund Management Plan
- Early Childhood Center Receives Grant
- LCC Named Military Friendly School
- LCC Receives Excellence in Procurement Award
- 3D Technology Program Launched
- LCC-TV Takes Sports Talk Show Live
- TechSmith Corporation Scholarship
- University Center Update
- Parking Update
- Department of Language Skills Receives N.A.D.E. Certification
- American Chemical Society Renews Chemical Technology Accreditation
- LCC Administrator Appointed to Ingham County Board of Health
- LCC Trustee Candidates' Forum
- $40K NSF Award Funds Nanotechnology Partnership
- 2009-10 Carl Perkins Grant
- New Department Chairs
- A Message from LCC's Police and Public Safety Department
- Faculty & Staff News
- Printable PDF Version of this Issue