College of Journalism and Communications

Notes from Dean’s and Chair’s meeting of 11/30/09, 2 pm

 Dean Wright talked about RCM beginning Summer B. Looks like we’ll start that fiscal year with an extra $57,000 to our budget. Because SCHs will be so important, Dean Wright asked everyone to look closely at classes with just a few students in them to see if any combining of classes may be possible.

There was discussion about potentially having a cross-departmental course Summer A.  Dean Wright urged everyone to think outside the box.  The chairs will brainstorm on ideas.

Updates on job searches.  Journalism has had one candidate in and another coming in right after Thanksgiving.  Public Relations is moving toward phone interviews for their 2 traditional lines and review of applications for Karel line begin in January.  The Executive Director of Media Properties had 37 applications.  They’ve narrowed down to the Top 10.  The Executive Producer of the 21^st Century Newsroom search is drafting the job description and meeting after Thanksgiving.  Advertising has their description written for their search.

UF has taken back $126,000 from the College this year.  The College was able to cover the call back through vacant line money, so no additional layoffs would be necessary.

Submitted by:

Robyn Goodman

For College Senate

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