Minutes from November 17, 2021

1. Welcome and announcements
2. Approval of minutes from 9/22/21 and 10/27/2021 – approved
3. Discussion
   1. Update on Action 3.2.3 - Kim Obbink and Cody Stone, for Outreach and Engagement Council
      
      1. 3.3.2 would create/improve structures to engage community stakeholders. Ad hoc committee of the Outreach and Engagement Council (OEC) makes 4 recommendations: 
         1. Structure: strengthen outreach and engagement contacts within colleges and units
         2. External face: help potential partners “get to their ask”, connect with communities with development of a portal to make requests to MSU
         3. Internal face: establish baseline inventory (also action 3.2.2) – who is working in these spaces and places?
         4. Training: What is the best way for potential campus actors to partner in authentic and mutually beneficial partnerships?  CFE and HR certificates in engagement?
      2. Discussion included integration within RTP process, delays in achieving these actions, including non-faculty engagement activity in inventory – especially among student groups and projects, role of alumni in partnerships 
   2. Fall Institutional Report
      1. Chris Fastnow shared the Fall Institutional Report, an annual report that shows trends in employment on campus, enrollment, persistence and graduation, and General Fund expenditures.  Council discussed trends shown.
   3. Goal 2.2 Update
      
      1. Chris Fastnow shared a quick review of Goal 2.2’s metrics and actions on interdisciplinary research and scholarship, the report was also shared with University Council.
4. Other business 

   1. Rob Maher raised discussion of Planning Council’s appropriate response to slow progress or missed deadlines on specific actions and metrics.  Should someone be held accountable?  Discussion included: 

      1. PC can highlight metrics and actions where that is happening

      2. PC might, suggest whether these are areas that need to be addressed or if slow/stalled progress is acceptable in changing conditions – is there capacity, should MSU work more in this area?

      3. Stretch goals may not benefit from strict accountability – chilling effect on ambitious goal setting

5. Public comment - none

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