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2005-06 Student Handbook


 

PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Minutes from the March 18, 2006 Meeting

TIME STARTED: 11:00 a.m.                                    TIME ENDED: 2:00 p.m.

ATTENDANCE FOR THE COUNCIL:
Therese McNeil Scarpace (Chair)
Katie Louttit (Recording Secretary)
Deb Desrochers
Janice Hedge
Gary Wear

ATTENDANCE FOR THE COLLEGE:
Linda McWright, Ph.D., Vice President and Dean of Student Life
Donald L. Tuski, Ph.D., President

I.      SPEAKERS:

A.      Nate Williams, Executive Chief for the College addressed the Committee. Mr. Williams
explained how the Student Food Advisor Committee, which is student driven is helping to bring forward student issues and concerns. The idea of a box takeout is being considered. The College strives to provide student meal choices, while still providing healthy balanced diets.The PAC requested a copy of the Student Food Advisor Committee minutes, for general information.

 B.   Donald L. Tuski, Ph.D., President of Olivet College addressed the PAC. Mr. Tuski discussed fund raising, annual funds, endowment and building projects. The College building projects include additional "Smart Class Room" technology, updating the Mott's Auditorium as well as changes to resident, halls. Mr. Tuski commented on the outstanding job, Linda McWright, Ph.D., Vice President and Dean of Student Life, has done with the Student Center and working within her budget restrictions. In addition Olivet College plans to increase student standard. Students will be held to a higher standard of personal achievement in order to be eligible for student aid, provided by Olivet College. Mr. Tuski referenced the book, "10 Things Employer Want You To Learn In College".

II.     ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The meeting was called to order at 11:00 a.m. by Therese McNeil Scarpace, Committee Chair. PAC members present received a copy of the meeting agenda and November minutes. The College provided binders with a copy of the Echo, Olivet College Student Handbook and the 2005 Fall Sport Guide.

III.     OLD BUSINESS:

A. The minutes from November 12, 2005 were reviewed and approved as published.

B. Action Items

1. PAC House: After inspection it has been determined that the property being considered for the PAC house would not be affordable to rebuild or upkeep.

2. MIS/Trap Shoot! Target! Wal-Mart Fundraising: These fund raiser will be tabled due to the amount of volunteers needed and time.

 

3.  Meijer Rewards: Janice Hedge will register Olivet College for the Meijer reward card. Students and staff will be encouraged to sign up. The PAC wil have registration forms available at orientation.

IV.    NEW BUSINESS:

A. Focus Group Committees:

1.  Fundraising: Gary Wear will chair fundraising for the PAC. He will work with Mark Veich, Director of Development for Olivet College as the PAC representative. Mr. Wear suggested using the College website as a possible means of notifying parents when volunteers are needed. Current projects will include the Buy-A-Brick fund raiser, Grant-A-Wish and a large ticket item raffle.

2.  Advisory: Katie Louttit will chair for the PAC. Ms. Janice Hedge and Ms. Deb Desrochers will co-chair. This sub-committee will assist Olivet College in mentoring, guest speakers and internship for students, by utilizing the resources available thru the parents. They will also assist the College as needed in the development of the parents' handbook.

3.  Ambassadorship: Therese McNeil Scarpace will Chair. Ms. Deb Desrochers will co-chair. This sub-committee will work as a go between for the college when they need assistance at events such as orientation, sporting events and parent input.

B. Orientation: New Student Orientation will be held on June 23, July 14, July 28, and August 4, 2006. The College is asking for seven (7) parents to assist with orientation. Mrs.Desrochers will make calls to parents asking for volunteers. The following PAC members have already committed to help as needed; Gary Wear July 14 and 28, August 4, 2006, Janice Hedge July 28 and August 4, 2006, Deb Desrochers all dates, and Therese McNeil Scarpace June 23, July 14 and July 28, 2006. Ms. Linda McWright will provide a schedule at the next PAC meeting.

C. PAC Budget: Ms. Linda McWright has offered the PAC a start up budget. The money will be part of a restricted fund.

1. Student Care Packages: The Students Care Packages will be taken over by the PAC starting next year. Funds raised by this program will go into the PAC restricted fund.

2. The Campus Link: The PAC will allot $400 for the Campus Link publication. This newsletter is for parents and family.

V.    OTHER:

A.  Future PAC Meetings: The PAC Executive Board will meet one more time in April. This will allow the PAC to finalize action items. Additional meeting will be open to all members. Meetings will be held August thru May and will focus around events when possible. A meeting schedule will be finalized for the 2006-2007 school year at the next PAC meeting. Meetings will be published on the Olivet College website, PAC link and in the Campus Link.

B. The next Parents Advisory Council meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2006 at 6:30p.m. Location to be announced.

THERESE MC NEIL SCARPACE

Chairperson