College Assembly 4-11-11 Summary

Mike Whalen called the meeting to order and Sister Sally Bohnett offered the opening prayer.

President John Hayward, who was in Chicago attending the HLC Conference, called to award this year’s Mind, Heart, Hand Award to Sister Karen Elliott, C.PP.S. He recognized Sr. Karen for her commitment to the Mercy Values, and for always being available to help students.

Prior to the Table Chat, Dr. Steve Cady re-introduced the “Collaboration & Change” graph from last August and Victor Monroe shared a fictional short story to explain the D x V x F x S > R formula.

Our Table Chat addressed three questions:

• What is my name? What do I do? Something good that has happened in my work recently is … 
• Diagnosing Our Culture: In terms of the 2x2Collaboration Model, I would say Mercy College is current in the _______ Quadrant. I would like to see us move in this direction…..Put an X where you see Mercy today and an O where you would like Mercy to be in the future. 
• In terms of the D x V x F x S > R Change Formula, the one element that is most important to me is … and this is why…. 

Mike Whalen announced:

• Aimee Bishop-Stuart has been named Admissions Director; Dr. Patricia McAllen has been selected as an NLN Ambassador for Mercy College; and Brandy Bennett returns on a contingent basis as Admissions Officer for Adult and Transfer Students. 
• As of today we have a 40% participation rate in the Employee Campaign. The Campaign ends on April 29. 
• The Sounds of Spring event on April 8 was a success, raising $8,000 for student scholarships. 
• The Alumni Board established the Helen Mae Dickman Endowed Fund. 

Deb Crowl provided the 2020 Update for Sister Barbara Davis, SC, who was at a conference in Cincinnati. She asked for volunteers to help her plan Strategic Planning events and the Mercy College Summit in August. The Summit will be a huge event involving students, alumni and Mercy College constituents. Those interested in helping with the planning of these events should email President John Hayward.

Dan Hoppe, Director of Distance Education, presented the Webbie Award to Todd Cotten, Instructional Technologist, and to Sarah McCorkle, Instructional Designer.

View the video to see highlights of this Assembly.

College Assembly 3-14-11 and SPC Meeting 3-18-11 Summary

President Hayward called the Assembly to order at 12:00 noon and invited Sister Sally Bohnett to offer the opening prayer.

Prior to the Table Chat, Dan Hoppe provided an overview about Desire2Learn (D2L): why D2L, how it works, what are the uses of D2L, and how one gains access. Deb Johnson spoke briefly about including videos and book in class information. Videos, or video clips, can be incorporated within D2L class shells.

Our Table Chat addressed four questions:

• What do I do and for how look have I been doing it? Why does it matter? 
• In terms of my work, these are the ways I am using technology to collaborate and learn with others… 
• As I look to the future, these are the ways D2L can be utilized in the classroom, outside the classroom, with the learning library. 
• What questions or suggestions do I have for Dan regarding D2L? 

Reports regarding the Youngstown campus, student formation, facilities, academic programs, advancement, student records, institutional research, finances, enrollment services, and Short Term Education Programs were circulated prior to this Assembly. A question for clarification was directed to Heather Hoppe regarding responses in the recent student survey related to extended hours of operation for various offices and services on campus. Heather noted that conversations are occurring now with the personnel involved in each of the areas to ascertain what changes in hours of operation might be made effective with the fall 2012 semester. Deb Johnson, head librarian, noted that there are very few students who take advantage of extended hours in the library during the week or on weekends. Currently the library remains open until the start of the last class on campus on any given weekday.

Dan Hoppe presented the Webbie Award to Dr. Sung-Chang Chun for his work in developing and enhancing his courses offered through D2L.

Dr. Mary Bergs reminded everyone of the Spring Humanities event that will be held on Monday, March 28, at noon in room 3302.

View the video for information about this College Assembly as well as an update from the Strategic Planning Committee below.