2015-2016
Global Network University
analyzes academic issues regarding portal campuses and the implementation of the Global Network University initiative
Co-Chairs: Awam Amkpa & Arvind Rajagopal
Members: Sylvain Cappell, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Adam Ramey, Carol Sternhell, George Thurston
Agenda Items
- Review of governance, research and connectivity within the GNU
- Financial data on GNU is needed; in situ agreements with portal campuses need to permit faculty senate discussion/monitoring
- Incorporate descriptions of the Global Network University Professorships, rights and privileges within the Faculty Handbook
- Liaising with appointed GNU committee and deans council to study and monitor implementations of the GNU professorships
- Following up on key issues and recommendations from the Nardello report and the university's response
- Seeking clarifications on finances and intersections with each portal campus
- Specifically, information on the estimated "investment phase" of the global sites, and on the anticipated shift to "revenue-earning phase."
- Following up on proposed structures for monitoring the GNU