Siena College Faculty Meeting September 14, 2009

1. Siena CollegeFaculty MeetingSeptember 14, 2009

2. Agenda • Introduction of New Faculty • US News and World Report, NSSE Results • Phi Beta Kappa • Middle States, Assessment, Strategic Planning • Core/Foundations Update, Future Communications

3. Agenda • Introduction of New Faculty • US News and World Report, NSSE Results • Phi Beta Kappa • Middle States, Assessment, Strategic Planning • Core/Foundations Update, Future Communications

4. Welcome Faculty! Introductions of New Faculty Jim Nolan, Dean—School of Business Ralph Blasting, Dean—School of Liberal Arts Karen Quaal, Dean—School of Science Gary Thompson, Director—Standish Library

5. Agenda • Introduction of New Faculty • US News and World Report, NSSE Results – Jon Enriquez • Phi Beta Kappa • Middle States, Assessment, Strategic Planning • Core/Foundations Update, Future Communications

7. NSSE 2009 5-Year Mean Comparison

8. NSSE 2009 5-Year Mean Comparison

9. Agenda • Introduction of New Faculty • US News and World Report, NSSE Results • Phi Beta Kappa – Ayisha Lovell • Middle States, Assessment, Strategic Planning • Core/Foundations Update, Future Communications

10. Phi Beta Kappa • Oldest and most widely known academic honor society • Excellence in the liberal arts and sciences • About 10% of the nation’s colleges and universities have a chapter (276 institutions) • At least 10% of art and science faculty must have gained Phi Beta Kappa distinction • Lengthy application due November 1, 2009

11. Phi Beta Kappa Application review based on Siena’s ability: • To recruit and retain good students • To prepare students for graduate study • To make appropriate academic demands on those enrolled, including opportunities for honors studies • To develop and maintain faculty whose preparation and scholarly activity give evidence that they are able to establish and assess those demands • To maintain financial resources sufficient to support the college’s academic programs • To take precautions to prevent issues of governance, athletics, religion or politics from subverting the integrity of the college’s dedication to liberal learning

12. Agenda • Introduction of New Faculty • US News and World Report, NSSE Results • Phi Beta Kappa • Middle States, Assessment, Strategic Planning – Penelope Brunner • Core/Foundations Update, Future Communications

13. MSCHE Periodic Review Report June 1, 2009, Periodic Review Submission August 3, External Reviewer Report August 11, Financial Reviewer Report September 1, Institutional Response Submission November 1, Reaffirmation Letters Updates: MS in Accounting Core and Foundations Capital Campaign Financial Contingency Fall Enrollment Assessment Program http://www.siena.edu/pages/1450.asp(Accreditation)

14. Assessment Updates • College Learning Goals • School Learning Goals • Departmental Learning Goals Assessment Measures in Place • Administrative Assessments Assessment Measures in Place http://www.siena.edu/pages/1451.asp (Assessment)

15. Strategic Planning • Review of Unit Goals (Academic and Administrative) • Formation of Strategic Planning Committee • Draft Goals AY 2009-10 http://www.siena.edu/pages/1447.asp (Strategic Planning)

16. Agenda • Introduction of New Faculty • US News and World Report, NSSE Results • Phi Beta Kappa • Middle States, Assessment, Strategic Planning • Core/Foundations Update, Future Communications – Linda Richardson

17. Core/Foundations • Committee Structure • Deadlines for Decisions • October 27, 2009 • April 10, 2010

18. Future Plan for Communications