On Fri, 19 Nov 1999, S. Franklin wrote:
> Please tell me 1) if your learning center is currently housed in the
> Academic or Student Affairs division of your college, and 2) why you
> agree or disagree with your organizational location.
We are housed with the Academic Affairs. I usually report to the
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, but have recently reported directly to
the Vice President while a search continues for a new Assoc Dean. In each
of the three colleges where I have been employed, Academic Serices has
been my home. I find it beneficial to me, the staff, and the students.
It allows more direct and meaningful contact with faculty and affords a
better collaborative atmosphere.
I have a problem with the turf issue. Since there is no collee
without students, they are, or should be, our primary concern. All too
frequently that point is forgotten.
Jim
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Jim Valkenburg [log in to unmask]
Director, Teaching/Learning Center, Delta College
University Center, MI 48710-0002
(517) 686-9034 FAX (517) 686-4131
