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Matt began the discussion of the Optimization Report by volunteering to craft a written statement outlining CEPP’s position on the topic. He asked if the committee had any suggestions about what should be included. Ruth Andrea urged the committee to include a statement insisting that any future deliberations about enrollment figures also consider the issue of retention. Gordon repeated his concern about the possible erosion of our educational product because of creeping class sizes. A number of members of the committee echoed those sentiments. At that point, Pat suggested that perhaps in the near future CEPP should review the issue of class size, and that we should solicit data from Ann Henderson on the topic. He suggested that CEPP should frame the question of class size around the broader topic of educational quality. Molly voiced concern that she is now seeing a lot more 200-level courses with enrollments in the high twenties and thirties. The conversation then turned to the problem of course releases, and how they relate to growing class sizes. Matt then concluded the conversation by reminding the members of the committee that one of the major agenda items at the beginning of the academic year was to review CEPP’s charge. It was suggested that we ought to look at similar committees at other institutions. Mike also suggested that we look back on this year’s weekly agenda items to see which topics fall under CEPP’s defined responsibilities and which perhaps do not. The conversation then turned to ACIS. Deb gave a report on the progress of that committee. She said that there was unanimous support among ACIS members that the committee should continue beyond this year. She also said that she is willing to stay on the committee, and even Chair it next year, if needed. ACIS is currently operating under its original charge with a larger number of faculty members then may be needed. A new charge needs to be written. ACIS was originally created to address a set of specific objectives and finish in Spring '06. It was suggested that Matt meet with Cori, Deb and Michael to discuss a new charge. There was talk about the role of OIP in approving study-abroad programs. Ruth Andrea then voiced concern that there is not sufficient programming aimed at getting students ready to go abroad or reintegrated back into the community once they return. Mike mentioned that some programs do a better job of that than others. Pat asked if there is (or should be) an international study equivalent to the Science Planning Group. The committee then considered the slightly revised motion regarding limits on AP credits. It was concluded that the committee is ready to bring that motion to the floor of the faculty. Matt read a statement outlining the reasons that CEPP believes the DOF rather than the VPAA ought to sit on CEPP. He said that, with CEPP’s approval, he was prepared to send that statement to FEC. The committee had a few minor suggestions, but then endorsed it. The statement is as follows: 15 February 2006 Dear Tim and FEC, In the recent past two administrators have sat on CEPP: the VPAA-DOF represented Academic Affairs and the DSA represented Student Affairs. When it became clear during the 2004-05 academic year that the position of VPAA-DOF would be split into two positions and that a new DOF would be arriving on campus in fall 2005, CEPP raised the question of whether the VPAA or the DOF or both would be most appropriate for representing Academic Affairs. In spring of 2005, CEPP decided on a period of transition during fall 2005 when both the DOF and VPAA would sit on CEPP. As that transition period came to an end in December 2005, CEPP consulted with the DOF, VPAA, and FEC on the question of who should represent academic affairs. CEPP has concluded that the DOF, who is the faculty’s primary administrative advocate on matters that concern educational policy, should represent academic affairs. The VPAA and the Dean of Special Programs will be invited to CEPP meetings for input and consultation when appropriate. The Faculty Handbook should be amended to reflect this decision. Sincerely, Matthew Hockenos (CEPP Chair 2005-06) Matt then briefly introduced the academic excellence/rigor statement. He requested that everyone weigh in on the statement, and that the members of CEPP begin to think about what venues we ought to pursue for dissemination and discussion of the definition. He said that this will likely take a long time, and that we should be patient. Rushing these types of things into the public sphere has been counterproductive in the past. 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