Faculty Outline Meeting Minutes Design

Meeting Details

Welcome and Opening Remarks
- Dr. Carter welcomed attendees and outlined the objectives of the meeting.
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
- Minutes from the October meeting were reviewed and approved unanimously.
Discussion Items
- Revision of Academic Calendar
- Departmental Budget Allocations
- Implementation of New Grading Software
Departmental Updates
- Updates from the Science, Humanities, and Arts Departments.
New Business
- Proposal for Faculty Development Workshops
- Discussion on Student Attendance Policy
Action Items and Assignments
- Finalize calendar revisions and allocate budgets.
Q&A/Feedback Session
- Open floor for feedback from faculty members.
Adjournment
- Meeting adjourned at 11:30 AM.

Name	Department/Role	Present/Absent	Remarks (if any)
Dr. Emily Carter	Chairperson	Present	Facilitator
Ms. Sophia Williams	Administration	Present	Recorder
Dr. Alan Brown	Science Department	Present	None
Dr. Maria Lopez	Humanities Department	Absent	Notified absence
Dr. Kevin Smith	Arts Department	Present	None

Dr. Carter welcomed attendees, emphasized the importance of collaboration in planning the upcoming academic year, and reviewed the meeting agenda.

The minutes from the October 15 meeting were reviewed. No changes were proposed, and the minutes were unanimously approved.

Revision of Academic Calendar:
Dr. Carter proposed moving the semester start date to accommodate student internships. Faculty members voted in favor.
Departmental Budget Allocations:
Dr. Brown presented a proposed breakdown of the departmental budgets. Further revisions are needed.
Implementation of New Grading Software:
Ms. Williams introduced software features, and a trial phase was agreed upon.

Science Department:
Dr. Brown reported on recent lab upgrades and faculty achievements.
Humanities Department:
Ms. Williams noted an increase in enrollment despite Dr. Lopez’s absence.
Arts Department:
Dr. Smith shared plans for an art exhibition in March 2055.

Proposal for Faculty Development Workshops:
Dr. Smith suggested quarterly workshops to improve teaching methods. Approved for Q1 2055.
Discussion on Student Attendance Policy:
Faculty discussed stricter attendance measures to enhance student engagement.

Task	Assigned To	Deadline	Status
Revise and finalize academic calendar	Dr. Emily Carter	December 1, 2024	Pending
Submit revised budget proposals	Dr. Alan Brown	November 30, 2024	In Progress
Conduct grading software trial	Ms. Sophia Williams	December 15, 2024	Pending

Faculty raised concerns about balancing workshop schedules with teaching hours. Suggestions included hosting workshops during breaks.

Dr. Carter concluded the meeting, thanking everyone for their input. The next meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2055, at 10:00 AM.