Week in Review
September 3, 2013
Hi everyone,
The first meeting of the Board of Regents is this Friday, preceded by their retreat. I will be presenting various options for library renovation and/or annexes at the retreat this Thursday, following two weeks of rather intense behind-the-scenes conversations with different regents regarding the issue. Hopefully, we will have some clarification on which direction (if any) the Board wishes to move in regarding the many problems our building has.
Along these lines, efforts by Kathy and Elizabeth related to regional campuses and students transferring to Murray State also stand deserving of praise. The Board, President, and Provost have all been explicit in their focus on enrollment at the regional campuses and our ability to accept and retain transfer students is of interest to CPE. Last week, Elizabeth conducted the first of two library orientation workshops specifically for transfer students, which was well attended and received positive feedback. Kathy is already booked for six instruction sessions on site in Hopkinsville, Madisonville, Paducah, and with the Hickman County High School Racer Academy students. Thanks Kathy and Elizabeth!
Last week, Dr. Morgan conducted the first of a new series of meetings referred to as Provost's Council. This meeting includes the deans, directors, and faculty/staff leadership once per month. One key piece of information coming from Provost's Council was the status of carry-forwards. Our automatic carry-forwards have been released (these don't really represent actual money, since they are used in an accounting backflip to keep our journal and database subscriptions aligned with the fiscal years). Other carry-forwards are not likely to be released until spring, if then. This means that - once again - we have our existing operating budget to get us through the year. I ask that everyone be mindful of their equipment and supply orders, and not to be too surprised if we wait on ordering equipment until the spring when we have a clearer picture on when/if we will get carry-forwards.
Have a great week everyone!
Best,
Adam