A&S Transition Team: Minutes June 26, 2008

Transition Team Meeting

June 26, 2008, 2:30 p.m.
Bilger 242

Present:

Thomas Bingham	Joseph O'Mealy
Dick Dubanoski	Hye-Ryeon Lee
Joel Cohn	Martha Crosby
Jerry Russo	Takeo Kudo
Vilsoni Hereniko	Noel Kent
Carol Karimoto	Mike Kirk-Kuwaye
Karin Mackenzie

I. Minutes of June 12, 2008 Meeting - no corrections

II. Discussion Notes

Meeting was convened by Dick Dubanoski. The document Proposed Models for Discussion was distributed to members earlier via email (document can be found at end of minutes). Three issues/tasks were identified:

review the models
review of the different functional positions (titles and functions)
the process

MODEL A:

May be expensive (i.e., if have all functional and divisional deans)
As mentioned at last meeting, may be the path of least resistance
From the Chancellor's view, it is the same structure with more positions

however, it points to the need for more resources for A&S; equity of resources needs to be addressed: Functional areas can be emphasized and how those areas will strengthen the unit; Should not be referred to as the present model since it is different - provisional model would be more accurate label; Question was raised regarding the rationale for discussing divisions if there is to be one college. Possible that people may like to have divisions because it provides access to someone with decision-making power. This will be added as MODEL F (one dean, functional deans, and departments - no divisions).; Model A is the most familiar and can therefore be the most restrictive model; has the most silos.
however, silos can be permeable: One dean speaking for all is more effective.
if the Executive Dean is tied to operational duties, this will detract from outreach functions/duties: Budget (centralized/decentralized) issue is important and needs to be addressed.; As one views the different models, need to identify and keep track of things that are true for all structures, i.e., budget, access to governance, etc.

MODEL B

Tries to maintain identities.
Increase interdisciplinarities
Fewer deans - does not include functional deans - Division Deans/Associate Deans would handle functional areas
Question regarding unevenness of functional areas, i.e., undergraduate education would be handled in each college? Same for research?
Suggested label School of Performing, Visual, and Fine Arts instead of School of Performing Arts
Suggested label College of Asia and the Pacific instead of College of Asian and Pacific Cultures and Languages

III. Focus for Next Meeting

Continuing discussion on Models C - E. Add Model F (no divisions).

IV. Next Meeting:

Thursday, July 3, 2008
2:30 p.m.
Bilger 242

Nancy Fujii
7/2//2008