October 6, 2005

TO: Executive Council

FROM: Jim Swartz

RE: Agenda for meeting on Wednesday, October 12, 2005
4:15 P.M., Nollen 2 Conference Room

 

1. Approval of Minutes of Meeting 10-05-05

2. Russell Osgood, President of the College--remarks

3. Jim Swartz, Dean of the College--remarks

4. Council Members--remarks

5. Discussion of Proposal for Term Position in Medieval History (see attached staffing request and position description)

6. Review of 10/5/05 discussion on Eligibility to Vote

7. Interdisciplinary Fellows Recommendations from Interim Advisory Board, Office of Interdisciplinary Studies (distributed at 10/5/05 meeting)

8. Discussion of Center for Humanities Review (materials distributed previously)

• What are the major contributions that the center is making and how important are they to the mission of Grinnell College? Are they essential, important, or unimportant?

• Are these contributions distinct?

• Are there important contributions that the center could make which it is not now making effectively?

• What adjustments should be made in the operation of the center?

Attachments: History Department Staffing Proposal
History Department Position Description