MINUTES
ACADEMIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Meeting of October 9, 2001
The Academic Planning Committee met on October 9, 2001 at 9:30 am in room 481 McHenry.
Present: George Brown (Chair), Martin Chemers, Ed Houghton, Wlad Godzich, Steve Kang, Dave Kliger, Carol Freeman (CEP), Frank Talamantes, Alison Galloway (CPB), Bruce Schumm(GC), Steve Thorsett (COR), Lynda Goff, Bob Miller, Kathleen Dettman, Betsy Moses (staff).
Absent: Bob Meister (CPB)
Guests: Cathy Sandeen, Michael Tanner, Susan Gillman (CPB), Linda Kittle, Lisa Akeson and Galen Jarvinen.
1. Chair’s Announcements.
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Summer 2002 Academic Planning
State funding was allocated for summer 2001 instruction at UCLA, UCSB, and UCB. The University of California system intends to request state funding for summer quarter 2002 for the remaining five campuses, including UCSC. However, It is highly unlikely that any of these campuses will be funded. Long range university enrollment planning assumes state funding for summer instruction will be phased in over time. The UCSC strategy is to administer summer 2002 curriculum through the Summer Session office as a self-supporting program, as in previous years. To encourage department innovation and ladder faculty instruction, Provost Simpson will offer some resources, based upon proposals received, to augment Summer Session base funding. A call jointly signed by Provost Simpson and Extension Dean Sandeen will soon be distributed to department chairs and deans. The campus goal is to initiate momentum for eventual state funding, increase summer enrollments, and increase ladder faculty participation. Ten-week course structures are feasible, but faculty should consult closely with Dean Sandeen and Associate Director Pat Vani for advice regarding course viability.
2. Approval of August 14 Minutes.
The draft minutes of August 14 were approved without amendment.
3. Policy on Moving Academic Programs Off Campus.
This item was discussed at this morning’s PAC meeting and will not be repeated at APC.
4. Silicon Valley Center Planning
Director Michael Tanner presented the current concept outline for the Silicon Valley Center and the draft August 2001 document was distributed to the committee. Changes from the previous versions include proposed collaboration with UC Berkeley, re-evaluation of budgeting linkages to UCSC, and development of three potential models. The models under consideration are: 1) a small-scale independent research outpost; 2) a UCDC like shared facility growing incrementally; and 3) a mini-campus. Discussion followed on the context and opportunities of each version.
Regional pressures on the university to increase enrollment capacity and lead future research in technology development are strong. Enrollment planning now envisions a 3,000 capacity center split roughly into 2,000 upper division, 500 Masters, and 500 Ph.D. level programs. UCSC faculty leadership is critical in identifying the key research and academic program focus. Naming the SVC a “Center for Technology and Social Transformation” aligns with UCSC strengths and specifically incorporates interdisciplinary involvement.
Committee members made the following comments: The opportunities and challenges are enormous and the impact on departmental long-range planning may be significant. The Santa Cruz role is key in this systemwide effort; the SVC will proceed with leadership from other institutions if Santa Cruz does not engage now. The SVC is a very positive new model for the university system; leadership embedded at Santa Cruz will leverage resources and influence the eventual program outcomes. SVC planning will run parallel with campus academic planning processes. Consultation with senate committees will be sought through APC chair VPAA Brown to facilitate identification of issues needing resolution and ensuring integration with campus academic planning.
5. Members Items. No items were presented.
Attest: George Brown, Chair