Don Michael, BCAS 
Teresa Smith, HHSAfter having some good laughs, we got down to business and reviewed the values that were compiled at the beginning of the year meeting. Jim McDermott commented that he was surprised that diversity was not higher on the list. As we go through these sessions, the list of values may change depending on your feedback. We also discussed ideas for the future of the Institution ranging from case management of students to outdoor seating areas that would provide opportunities for engagement between faculty, staff, and students. It was good to hear a free flow of ideas. These along with yours will be the basis for our Institutional goals. I hope to capture the spirit and many of the specifics of what is shared to form the three to five big goals for the College. Thanks to this first group for kicking things off in a great way!
2 comments:
As a member of the first group I thought I'd share my impressions.
Dr Rutherford was very open and serious about solicting our input. He/we will have a tough time narrowing the list down to the top three to five.
It was great to share ideas with others. I heard some great ideas I never would have thought of.
It was wonderful to work in an open atmosphere and collaborate on change.
The cookies were so-so.
I'd give it a two thumbs up. A definate must see.
Jim McDermott
It was great to have a chance to dream a little (while still thinking of practical considerations) about YTC's future.
I appreciated that people from very different fields had some common goals. Sometimes it is hard to remember to consider other departments' agendas; easier to only remember one's own. It was good to know, for example, that there is wider interest (ie: not just in the foreign languages) in getting YTC to connect more with local internationals and with the rest of the world.
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