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Tuesday, August 31, 2004 4:30-5:50 PM.

Amarillo - rm. 335, Dallas - rm. 200, Lubbock - rm. 1C163D and El Paso - rm.235

  1. Dr. Nelson called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.
  2. Approval of the minutes from the previous faculty meeting (1 minutes)
    • Motion approved by a majority
  3. Announcements (5 minutes) - Dr. Arthur Nelson
    1. Dr. Stephanie Anderson announced the 2004 American Diabetes Association walk. Dr. Nelson will be providing T-shirts for all participants
    2. Dr. Nelson announced that there would be no "Status of the School" presentation this year, by popular demand.
    3. Recognition of Committee Chairs

      1. Dr. Nelson announced that awards would be given to committee chairs beginning this year. He recognized the commitment and time required by these individuals and hopes these awards will become an annual presentation.
    4. Update on legislative appropriations request
      1. Submitted last Friday. Would require approximately 13 Million appropriations over 2 years.
      2. Dr. Nelson is unsure of the likelihood of funding success. He emphasized that there are several needs for funding in Texas. Our expansion is on the list, but likely not the top priority.
    5. September 29, 2004 - Convocation and faculty awards ceremony. Please mark your calendars. A reception will be held on each campus after the presentation.
    6. $2.9 Million has been released from the University HSC for renovations on the Wallace facility for laboratory construction. We hope to have a quality research building in the near future.
  4. Old Business (0 minutes)
  5. Report From Standing Committees (35 minutes)
    1. Faculty Development - Dr. Michelle Condren
      1. Blooms taxonomy will the subject of the next seminar, please be alert for the announcement.
      2. June 16 - 18 is the next faculty retreat.
      3. Education scholar program is ongoing.
      4. November 13 retreat in Dallas (Dr. Leff)
        1. At Marriott Forum. Should be done by 3 PM first day.
    2. Student Affairs - Dr. Ranee Lenz
      1. Exam Block continuation - The question is to continue or abolish?
        1. Survey of faculty opinion has been completed
          1. Overall impression - exam block should be continued
          2. Policy on exam block - blocks must be included as part of course's lecture time. For example, a two credit hour course having 32 lectures allocated with two planned exams should deliver only 30 lectures.
    3. Student Outcomes Assessment - Mr. Joel Epps

      1. Next meeting is September 9, 2004
    4. Curricular Affairs - Dr. Craig Cox

      1. Curricular mapping project
        1. Completed this summer. The database is now available to everyone.
        2. No deficiencies - all abilities covered -- within curriculum based upon Dr. Mehvar's scoring system.
      2. Reminder - the deadline is the December meeting for changes to curriculum
      3. Ability statement of being able to give immunizations - Dr. Seifert questioned our progress in P3 and P4 year. Dr. Nelson assured the committee that Ms. Balcer would address this issue.
      4. Cultural Diversity Seminar. Dr. Cox provided the committee with a summary of the seminar's activities.
    5. Continuing Education Committee - Dr. Sachin Shah

      1. Continuing education survey delivered. The committee is attempting to determine the needs of the pharmacy community.
      2. ACPE recommendations are a second focus. These are being addressed in an ongoing fashion.
    6. Faculty Affairs - Dr. Charles Seifert -
      1. Plans for the year
        1. Faculty handbook will be reviewed for consistency with new administrative structure
        2. Bylaw changes have been submitted and will be reviewed.
        3. 3 candidates are being reviewed for promotion this year.
        4. Awards process will also be reviewed.
  6. Report From Departments (10 minutes)
    1. Pharmacy Practice - Dr Cindy Raehl
      1. Introductions:
        1. Dr. Raehl introduced Dr. Jeremy Franklin (MD) who has a joint pediatric infectious disease and SOP appointment.
        2. She also introduced Dr. Trey Putman; Dr. Putman resides on the Dallas campus.
      2. Departmental reorganization
        1. Division heads have been chosen. These individuals were introduced.
      3. Institute for Healthy Ageing has a new head. She will be here within the new future.
    2. Pharmaceutical Sciences - Dr. Quentin Smith
      1. Introduction of new faculty members
        1. Dr. Smith introduced Dr. Eugene Shek as a new faculty member.
  7. Deans' Reports (10 minutes)\
    1. Patient Care Services - Dr. Roland Patry
      1. Recognized the promotion of Mr. Butch Habeger (title?) and Dr. Ranee Lenz (Chief, MHCPS).
    2. Curricular Affairs - Dr. David Allen
      1. Spring schedule is being developed.
      2. Peer review of teaching assignments should be crossing everyone's desk in the next several days.
    3. Experiential Programs - Dr. Nelson
      1. At the next executive committee retreat, the future of the Experiential Programs position will be discussed. Please send your comments to one of the Associate or Regional Deans.
      2. Regardless of organizational structure, standardization of courses/clerkships will be a focus of the near future.
    4. Professional Affairs - Dr. Sherry Luedtke
      1. Get from sherry info on the guest speaker coming in; flyers will be coming soon.
      2. In October, career fair will be held on the 18th and 19th. There will be no classes for any campus.
      3. Students will be contacting licensed faculty members to help them with CAP projects over the several weeks. Please help if you have time.
    5. Research - Dr. Thomas Thekkumkara
      1. Dr. Thekkumkara thank faculty for their efforts in continuing to build the Tech research programs.
      2. Seed grants - deadline on Friday
      3. September 7, 2004 - research seminar announced
    6. Regional Dean in Lubbock - Dr. Charles Seifert
      1. Awards from State charitable contributions
      2. September 18 - alumni get together at the TCU football game, tickets are sold out
    7. Regional Dean in Dallas - Dr. Richard Leff
      1. Construction over in Dallas.
        1. Celebration luncheon scheduled for September 1, 2004.
      2. Dr. Valarie Levy will be leaving TTUHSC SOP to take an opportunity with Sonofy? As a medical liaison.
      3. Recruiting is ongoing to replace Dr. Levy and Dr. Tangeman.
    8. Student Affairs - Ms. Summer Balcer
      1. Update on new class of 88 was provided by Ms. Balcer.
      2. 250 applicants were interviewed. Total applicants were up 30%.
      3. A notable increase was observed in student diversity.
      4. Applications for 2005 P1 class will be open September 16, 2004.
      5. Immunization course for students will be offered in September.
  8. Ad Hoc Committees (2 minutes)
    1. Technology Advisory Committee - Ms. Kaci Henson
      1. All technology funds have been dispersed. Residual funds were used for a third classroom whiteboard.
    2. Research Advisory Committee - Dr. Kenny Jackson -- Deferred
  9. New Business (8 minutes) - Issues from the Faculty at large
  10. Standing Motion to Adjourn (Meeting time = 70 minutes)

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