5 ie Il. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COURSE DROP APPEALS COMMITTEE Date: May 1, 1984 To: James LeRoy Smith, Chair of the Faculty From: Ralph L. Scott, Chair Membership of the committee James LeRoy Smith Robert Thompson, Political Science 1986 Kevin O'Brien, Allied Health 1986 Audrey Barbour, Nursing 1984 David Downing, Theatre Arts 1984 Francis Belcik, biology 1985 Ralph L. Scott, Library Services 1985 Timothy Oakley, student Committee’ meetings August 22, (Downing) Novernber 4 (Oakley) December 16 (Oakley) January 6 (Downing and Oakley) February 17 (O'Brien, Downing and Oakley) March 2 (quorum present--notice of meeting sent on back of minutes, members telephoned to report for meeting) Dates of reports to the Faculty Senate during the year: None Specific instructions, if any, given to the committee by the Faculty Senate, other than those found in the committee's constitutional charge: None A brief statement of committee organization, subcommittees, research activities, eve: The committee scheduled meetings based on drop appeals by students. Committee accomplishments including recommendations made to agencies other than the Faculty Senate: August 22 Committee organizational meeting with election of officers November 4 Sufiana Jones denied appeal to drop Computer Science 2803. Debbie Eason granted appeal to drop English 3750. December 2 Jeffrey Bryant Hill granted appeal to drop Philosophy 1500. January 6 Eric B. Scott granted appeal to drop Art 1000, Art 1020, and Music 1208. February 17 Michael Morris granted appeal to drop SEED 3271. Resolution adopted concerning drop period for block courses. March 2 Lisa L. Whitfield granted appeal to drop Math 5551. VIII. Citation of the resolution number of Senate resolutions that originated with the committee: &@ None Proposals and/or business to be earried over to next year: Drop period for block courses. Evaluation of the committee: A. Structure: excellent B. Duties: faithfully carried out. C. Functions: When needed D. Personnel: cooperative and concerned XI. Suggestions for improving the effectiveness of the committee: It has been suggested that the committee consult with individual faculty members involved in the course to be dropped. This is presently done where the need arises. It has been suggested that a more formal mechanism be set up for notifying and obtaining input from the involved faculty member(s).