(06-14-2016 02:26 PM)bridgeforthduke Wrote:  So, weren't the BOV supposed to discuss whether or not to extend Alger's contract at the last meeting? Any news on that?

I was told the new contract details are still being worked on. So take that for what it is (he's getting extended). I believe the AG office in Richmond has to approve it and the board can vote on it.

Perhaps the BOV should table the decision until after an extensive listening tour to gauge the alumni pulse. Then, based on the results, they can commission a feasibility study to weigh the pros and cons of contract extension, followed by a comprehensive 127 prong report with no measureable goals. Then and only then, can they fully monitor the fluid landscape of university leadership.

Sorry, it was pent up and I couldn't stuff the genie back in the bottle.

(06-14-2016 06:05 PM)olddawg Wrote:  Perhaps the BOV should table the decision until after an extensive listening tour to gauge the alumni pulse. Then, based on the results, they can commission a feasibility study to weigh the pros and cons of contract extension, followed by a comprehensive 127 prong report with no measureable goals. Then and only then, can they fully monitor the fluid landscape of university leadership.

Sorry, it was pent up and I couldn't stuff the genie back in the bottle.

Well said! Haha.

(06-14-2016 06:05 PM)olddawg Wrote:  Perhaps the BOV should table the decision until after an extensive listening tour to gauge the alumni pulse. Then, based on the results, they can commission a feasibility study to weigh the pros and cons of contract extension, followed by a comprehensive 127 prong report with no measureable goals. Then and only then, can they fully monitor the fluid landscape of university leadership.

Sorry, it was pent up and I couldn't stuff the genie back in the bottle.

They sent a survey recently and I started it and got about 15 questions in and the questions were so ridiculous I just quit and canceled out of it. They made no sense at all. They had nothing to do with JMU. There were questions like "Do you believe your JMU experience helped you acquire the correct washer and dryer set on the market?". WTF? "On a scale of 1-10, how much do you feel your experience at JMU affected your selection of deodorant?". I was just like "Holy **** I can't take this, click X now".

It is very significant that Mike Battle was reappointed to the BOV. He was the chair of the Athletics Committee of the BOV over the last 4 years and hopefully he will continue in that role going forward. He's a strong force and a leader.

(06-14-2016 08:38 PM)Dukes2Space Wrote:  

(06-14-2016 06:05 PM)olddawg Wrote:  Perhaps the BOV should table the decision until after an extensive listening tour to gauge the alumni pulse. Then, based on the results, they can commission a feasibility study to weigh the pros and cons of contract extension, followed by a comprehensive 127 prong report with no measureable goals. Then and only then, can they fully monitor the fluid landscape of university leadership.

Sorry, it was pent up and I couldn't stuff the genie back in the bottle.

They sent a survey recently and I started it and got about 15 questions in and the questions were so ridiculous I just quit and canceled out of it. They made no sense at all. They had nothing to do with JMU. There were questions like "Do you believe your JMU experience helped you acquire the correct washer and dryer set on the market?". WTF? "On a scale of 1-10, how much do you feel your experience at JMU affected your selection of deodorant?". I was just like "Holy **** I can't take this, click X now".

Please tell me those examples are extreme example of exaggerating, not real...

(06-15-2016 08:31 AM)Purplehazed Wrote:  

(06-14-2016 08:38 PM)Dukes2Space Wrote:  

(06-14-2016 06:05 PM)olddawg Wrote:  Perhaps the BOV should table the decision until after an extensive listening tour to gauge the alumni pulse. Then, based on the results, they can commission a feasibility study to weigh the pros and cons of contract extension, followed by a comprehensive 127 prong report with no measureable goals. Then and only then, can they fully monitor the fluid landscape of university leadership.

Sorry, it was pent up and I couldn't stuff the genie back in the bottle.

They sent a survey recently and I started it and got about 15 questions in and the questions were so ridiculous I just quit and canceled out of it. They made no sense at all. They had nothing to do with JMU. There were questions like "Do you believe your JMU experience helped you acquire the correct washer and dryer set on the market?". WTF? "On a scale of 1-10, how much do you feel your experience at JMU affected your selection of deodorant?". I was just like "Holy **** I can't take this, click X now".

Please tell me those examples are extreme example of exaggerating, not real...

LOL - and this survey was one of the grand "accomplishments" Alger presented to the BOV. Not sure whether to laugh or cry anymore. Tax money at work in the hands of a Diversity Attorney who is looking for a study to state how effectively he runs things.

(06-15-2016 08:31 AM)Purplehazed Wrote:  

(06-14-2016 08:38 PM)Dukes2Space Wrote:  

(06-14-2016 06:05 PM)olddawg Wrote:  Perhaps the BOV should table the decision until after an extensive listening tour to gauge the alumni pulse. Then, based on the results, they can commission a feasibility study to weigh the pros and cons of contract extension, followed by a comprehensive 127 prong report with no measureable goals. Then and only then, can they fully monitor the fluid landscape of university leadership.

Sorry, it was pent up and I couldn't stuff the genie back in the bottle.

They sent a survey recently and I started it and got about 15 questions in and the questions were so ridiculous I just quit and canceled out of it. They made no sense at all. They had nothing to do with JMU. There were questions like "Do you believe your JMU experience helped you acquire the correct washer and dryer set on the market?". WTF? "On a scale of 1-10, how much do you feel your experience at JMU affected your selection of deodorant?". I was just like "Holy **** I can't take this, click X now".

Please tell me those examples are extreme example of exaggerating, not real...

Yes, they were of course exaggerated. I'll see if I can find it in my email and still access the actual survey but they honestly aren't that far off. They were just laughable, vague questions that would lead to nothing which I guess is par for the course.

Board meeting was held today. Nothing to see here.


http://www.jmu.edu/news/2016/09/30-bov-summary.shtml

(09-30-2016 03:46 PM)Deez Nuts Wrote:  Board meeting was held today. Nothing to see here.


http://www.jmu.edu/news/2016/09/30-bov-summary.shtml

Well that's surprising. I wonder if they went with the 14 or 16 oz bone in cowboy ribeye? Also, if they went with the bone in cowboy ribeye, was the bone in backwards?

What the heck does this say: "Approved a resolution for approval of the construction procurement delivery approval procedures for capital project delivery" is that English?

(09-30-2016 05:56 PM)CISDuke2014 Wrote:  What the heck does this say: "Approved a resolution for approval of the construction procurement delivery approval procedures for capital project delivery" is that English?

That's BOVese for "rubber stamped construction documents"

They do seem to go out of their way to avoid including meaningful details, such as the "reports" they received/approved, like the strategic goals and six year plan.

nothing of interest ever comes out of these, athletics or anything else.

The biggest concern for the BOV is what's on the catered menu and how fast is direct deposit...

(09-30-2016 05:56 PM)CISDuke2014 Wrote:  What the heck does this say: "Approved a resolution for approval of the construction procurement delivery approval procedures for capital project delivery" is that English?

Did the board report how many times Jon Boy Alger said diversity?

Is jmu one step closer to transgender bathrooms after the board meeting?

(10-01-2016 05:32 PM)Purplehazed Wrote:  

(09-30-2016 05:56 PM)CISDuke2014 Wrote:  What the heck does this say: "Approved a resolution for approval of the construction procurement delivery approval procedures for capital project delivery" is that English?

Did the board report how many times Jon Boy Alger said diversity?

Is jmu one step closer to transgender bathrooms after the board meeting?

32 steps. One for each gender, Hazed.

(10-01-2016 10:33 AM)HolyCityDuke Wrote:  The biggest concern for the BOV is what's on the catered menu and how fast is direct deposit...

It was buffalo mash day at DHub so they had good options.