Increase candidate enrollment in Department of Library Science Programs.
Objective
Recruitment Of Candidates
Recruit candidates by advertising in various journals associated with the fields of education, educational technology, and school librarianship, and hold exhibits at educational and school library related events.
Indicator
Recruitment Of Candidates
Enrollment of candidates in Library Science courses increases through both individual candidates and cohort groups.
Criterion
Recruitment Of Candidates
Faculty will increase enrollment by 20% through contact with the Educational Service Center (ESC) Regions and school districts about forming cohorts as well as attend various exhibits and campus functions intended to recruit individual candidates.
Finding
Increased Enrollment Through Recruitment
During 2009-2010, five new cohorts have been formed. In addition, Summer 2010, an additional 100+ candidates have been enrolled in the Library Science program. The five new cohorts are made up of students from various locations in the state of Texas. One group was instigated in the San Antonio area, one in Cypress-Fairbanks, and one in Fort Bend ISD. In Spring 2010, two more groups of 20 students were added as a result of having been awarded the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Laura Bush 21st Century Program grant for sending 40 candidates through the Library Science program. The other 100+ candidates come from areas throughout the state of Texas. Many of these candidates are located in South Texas. The net result of added candidates is 202, a 56% increase over 2008-2009 new candidate enrollment.
Action
Recruitment Of Candidates
Future plans include exploring recruitment of candidates in additional Regional Education Service Centers and in rural areas throughout the State of Texas.
Goal
Recruitment Of Faculty
Seek qualified applicants to fill the vacant faculty positions.
Objective
Recruitment Of Faculty
Recruit faculty by advertising in journals associated with the field of library science, interviewing at conferences related to librarianship, and making personal contacts with schools of library science. Attend ALA/ALISE midwinter conference in winter 2010 to see applicants at Job Fair.
Indicator
Recruitment Of Faculty
Hiring of faculty for vacant positions is accomplished.
Criterion
Recruitment Of Faculty
Hire one tenure-track professor from interviews at ALA/ALISE midwinter conference in winter 2010 to see applicants at Job Fair.
Finding
Faculty Recruitment At ALA/ALISE 2010
Identified three applicants after interviewing eight applicants who were in attendance at the ALA/ALISE event in Boston. Two were invited to the SHSU campus during Spring 2010 semester. One was hired for the assistant professor position and will begin Fall 2010. In addition, Dr. Mary Ann Bell has been promoted from Acting Chair to Chair for the Library Science Department. This creates another tenure-track position to fill.
Criterion
Recruitment Of Faculty Through Journal Advertisements
Published journal job announcements yield inquiries from potential applicants.
Finding
Recruitment Of Faculty Through Journal Advertisements
Three applications have been received as a result of the advertisements that have been placed in publications. None of the applicants met the criteria for the position for which they applied.
Action
Ongoing Recruitment Of Future
As a result of the Chair position being filled, thereby, opening a tenure-track position, the Library Science department will continue to search for an appropriate applicant.
Goal
Cooperative Teaching And Learning Within College Of Education
Work in conjunction with other College of Education Departments to develop cooperative programs at the graduate level that enrich and enhance of candidates.
Objective
Cooperative Teaching And Learning
Contact interested chairs of College of Education graduate programs involved with literacy and administration and collaborate on providing information about how the school librarian can assist in literacy learning and teaching.
Indicator
Cooperative Teaching And Learning
Planning is instigated involving Library Science Department faculty and colleagues in the College of Education regarding collaborative programs.
Criterion
Cooperative Teaching And Learning
Faculty in the Department of Library Science and colleagues in the College of Education are involved in the planning and delivery of collaborative instruction, with at least one program instigated.
Finding
Cooperative Teaching And Learning
The Department of Library Science worked in conjunction with the Department of Educational Leadership to offer a doctorate in Educational Leadership with a cognate in School Librarianship consisting of four courses.
Action
Cooperative Teaching And Learning
The Department of Library Science will continue to work with the Department of Educational Leadership as the four courses of the cognate for the proposed doctorate are fully developed and demonstrate effective learning.
Goal
Faculty Excellence
Faculty Excellence
Objective
Faculty Excellence
Increase the Department of Library Science faculty productivity through contributions to the field in publications, presentations, and professional development.
Indicator
Faculty Publications
Each professor in the Department of Library Science will maintain or increase the level of publication compared to that of the previous year as reflected on FES (Faculty Evaluation System).
Criterion
Faculty Publications
Each faculty member will document that publications equal or exceed in number those from the previous year.
Finding
Faculty Publications
Faculty members documented their publications which equal or exceed in number those from the previous year.
Indicator
Faculty Presentations
Each professor in the Department of Library Science will maintain or increase the level of presentations compared to that of the previous year as reflected on FES (Faculty Evaluation System).
Criterion
Faculty Presentations
Each faculty member will document that presentations equal or exceed in number those from the previous year.
Finding
Faculty Presentations
Each faculty member has documented that their presentations equal or exceed in number those from the previous year.
Action
Faculty Excellence
Continue to support and promote the increase of faculty productivity through contributions to the field in publications, presentations, and professional development.