Introduction

University Standing Committees

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Calendar Committee

Annual Report for 2005 - 2006

Members

Raymond P. Heath, Chair, Ann Boland-Chase, Ronald Bulbulian, Natalie Colosimo GR, Patricia Dunleavy, Mary Anne Fedrick, Michael Foley, Cheryl Gen, Dennis Kelly, Patricia Ann Matthews, I.H.M., Devorah Namm, Thomas Notchick, Emily Reineke ’07, Kurt Torell and JoAnn Verduce

Meetings

The Calendar Committee met on October 27, 2005.

Accomplishments

In response to the recommendation of the Faculty Senate and to assure effective annual planning and smooth operation of the many University activities, the Calendar Committee was reestablished (2003) as a University Standing Committee responsible for recommending the general framework of the calendar three years in advance.

The following procedures guide the Committee:

• Starting and ending dates of classes each semester, Commencement, breaks and holidays will be proposed by the Registrar each October;
• Additional information is furnished for the Committee’s review (ie. opening/closing of residence facilities, traditional special events, University holidays and new undergraduate student orientation).
• The Committee will review the general framework of the Calendar and recommend its acceptance of to the President; and,
• Upon approval, final scheduling of college, departmental and organizational events will be coordinated by the Project Manager of the University Calendar/Student Handbook and published in the annual edition.

The Committee’s purpose (to recommend 3 successive academic calendars to the President by October 31 for her approval) was reviewed.  The Chair commented that Commencement exercises for Spring Break, 2007 were set based on the availability of the Wachovia Arena and pointed out the variance regarding Spring Break, 2008.  Suggestions by Committee members included:

• Since part-time faculty teach at more than one institution, a clear statement regarding the duration of breaks be communicated; and,
• A recommendation that residence halls open at 1:00 P.M. in lieu of 10 A.M. since staffing dining facilities that early in the day poses a concern.

The Committee recommended the 2006-2007, 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 with slight modification.

Submitted by

Dr. Raymond P. Heath
October 2007