Instructional Affairs Committee

Meeting 1:20 pm September 8, 2006

Woksape Tipi Library

1. Meeting called to order by Shannon Smith

Attendance Roster:

Michelle May	Susie White Thunder	Anthony Fresquez
Ida Red Bear	Jenni Rodin	Sharon Cordova
Carol Whalen	Shannon Smith	Jamie Lee
Jeffrey Olson	James Taulman	Steven Potter
Julie Johnson	Michel Melvin	Patrick Lee
Georgia Rooks	Thelma Zimiga	Lisa Grimes

2. Prayer by Pat Lee

3. Shannon indicated that no charges had been given to the committee yet and that faculty development subcommittee has been removed as a sub-committee for Instructional Affairs

4. Shannon called for the election of new officers for this year

Nominees for Chair: Ida Red Bear, Michelle Melvin, Michelle May

Michelle May elected as Chair by unanimous vote

Single Nominee for Vice Chair: Jeff Olson

Jeff Olsen elected as Vice Chair by unanimous vote

Nominees for Secretary: Georgia Rooks, Carol Whalen, Steven Potter

Steven Potter elected as secretary by unanimous vote

5. Shannon opened discussion on possible committee charges

1. Regarding number of students allowable in a class
2. Review of mileage policy
3. Foundational Studies Admissions Threshold Policy
4. Incoming students being allowed into classes without adequate pre-requisites

It was informally agreed that the establishment of subcommittees will occur at next month’s meeting, based on charges acquired.

6. Meeting adjourned at 1:50 pm