Piya Wiconi Okolakicye

 

The meeting was called to order at 1:18.

 

Those present are Elaine Murphy, Andy Conrad, Jean Peterson, Loretta Knecht, Mike Fredenburg, Marilyn Kockrow, Cindy Iron Cloud, Sam Gardine.

 

The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mike Fredenberg.

 

The minutes were approved as amended – moved by Elaine and seconded by Loretta. Motion carried.

 

Old business

 

Consensus mode of running a meeting – Andy discussed the consensus mode of running a meeting.

 

Elaine moved that we use the March meeting as a trial meeting for the consensus mode. Strong seconded the motion. Motion carried.

 

New Business

 

Standing committee reports.

 

Instructional Development

Marilyn Kockrel – Adjunct faculty and staff members are added to the wording for Tuition waivers.

 

There was discussion about the adjunct faculty in terms of mileage and time off. Suggestions were given as to the form of the adjunct and their connection to faculty and staff. It was moved by Elaine that it return to committee for changing the wording regarding adjuncts, faculty and staff. Cindy seconded it. Motion carried.

 

Instructional Affairs

Mike Fredenberg – eCertification

 

Andy explained eCertification. Discussion followed. Cindy brought out that NCA may not allow us to offer this certification

 

Elaine moved that we approve the certificate pending the application of the graduate level courses under the umbrella of the graduate level courses from NCA.

 

Cindy seconded the motion. Motion carried.

 

Instructional is working on a number of curriculum changes that should be delivered at the next meeting of Piya Wiconi Okolakicye.

 

Activities –

 

Strong Pease - making assignments for the graduation Pow Wow. (Strong is in charge of security.)

 

Student Services Committee

 

No formal report.

 

New Business

 

None

 

Next meeting will be March 14^th at 10 am.

 

It was moved and seconded to adjourn. Motion carried.