Mission

The mission of the Center for the Digital Globe (CDiG) is to prepare MU students and Missouri citizens for a world in which the interlinked and interacting forces of digitization and globalization are changing the way we live, work, and learn. CDiG concentrates its teaching efforts at the professional and master’s level, where students take courses from a number of disciplines in order to prepare for a world in which business, legal, information technology, media, and political issues converge and interact with no regard to national borders. Particular attention is given to managerial, theoretical, and policy-related issues associated with electronic commerce and digital media. Curricular developments are complemented by collaborations among CDiG faculty across departmental lines. The Center for the Digital Globe promotes greater understanding of the challenges and opportunities of electronic commerce, digital media and, in a broader sense, the new global economy.

Executive Board

Membership

The Executive Board of CDiG comprises the following ten (10) members.

The deans of the College of Business, the College of Human Environmental Sciences, the School of Journalism, and the School of Law. These are the four founding divisions for CDiG. By May 1 in even-numbered years, one dean will be designated by majority vote of the deans to serve as Board Chair for a period of two years, beginning July 1 of that year. The Board Chair cannot serve two consecutive terms.

1. An Executive Director, selected and appointed from one of the founding colleges identified in (1) above.

2. Four members of the MU faculty, one from each of the founding divisions identified in (1) above.

3. One (1) at-large member appointed by the Executive Board from a division other than one of the four founding divisions.

Selection Process

1. The member deans are appointed as ex-officio voting members of the CDiG Executive Board.

2. The Executive Director is selected as a non-voting, ex-officio member of the CDiG Executive Board. However, the Executive Director has all of the voting privileges accorded to CDiG Faculty Fellows.

   1. The Executive Director is selected from one of the four founding MU divisions.

   2. The Executive Director is selected following a campus-wide search process led by an ad hoc search committee appointed by the Executive Board and responsible to the Executive Board for identifying, interviewing, and recommending candidates for the position.

   3. Selection of the Executive Director is made according to a majority vote of the Executive Boar

3. The four divisional faculty board members are appointed to the Executive Board according to whatever process and criteria are established in their respective divisions.

4. The at-large faculty board member is appointed by majority vote of the Executive Board.

Terms of Office

1. The four divisional deans serve on the Executive Board on a continuing basis by virtue of their office. There is no term limit.

2. The Executive Director serves on an annual basis, beginning July 1 of the appointment year and ending June 30 of the following year. Determination of continuing appointment is made by the Executive Board annually by no later than May 31 of the following year, based upon an annual review of the Executive Director’s performance.

3. The four divisional faculty representatives will serve two-year terms, beginning July 1 of the appointment year. By May 31 of the second year of the term, the divisional dean will either reappoint the faculty member to the Executive Board or appoint another representative to serve a two year term, beginning July 1.

   1. To assure some degree of continuity, the terms of office for the faculty representatives in Business and Human Environmental Sciences will commence on July 1 of odd-numbered years, and the terms of office for the faculty representatives in Journalism and Law will commence July 1 of even-numbered years.

   2. In the event that a faculty representative is unable to complete a term of office, the appropriate dean will appoint a replacement member to serve for the duration of that term of office.

   3. Faculty Executive Board representatives may serve consecutive terms of office.

4. The at-large faculty representative will serve a two-year term, beginning July 1 of the appointment year, beginning in an odd-numbered year. By May 31 of the second year of the term, the Executive Board will either reappoint the faculty member to the Executive Board or appoint another representative to serve a two year term, beginning July 1.

Responsibilities

1. Executive Board
   
   The Executive Board shall:

   1. Meet at least two times during the academic year and on an as-needed basis in addition to those meetings. A quorum consists of at least six (6) or more Executive Board members. Actions are approved by a majority vote of the quorum present and/or voting by other means (e.g., e-mail or mail ballots).

   2. Appoint, assist, and annually evaluate the Executive Director. The annual evaluation of the Executive Director shall be limited to performance criteria as outlined in (3) below.

   3. Approve the appointment of an at-large Executive Board member selected from a division other than one of the four founding divisions.

   4. Approve the appointment of CDiG faculty fellows.

   5. Approve degree programs, certificate programs, and other matters involving coordination of curricula among the academic divisions represented on the Executive Board or others on campus.

   6. Establish and monitor criteria and procedures for travel awards for CDiG Faculty Fellows.

   7. Establish and monitor criteria for the awarding of CDiG research grant proposals.

   8. Approve the annual CDiG budget, and approve any subsequent changes to the budget thereafter as proposed by the Executive Director or other members of the Executive Board.

   9. Represent CDiG to the campus administration for budget, curriculum, administrative, and other matters pertinent to the CDiG mission.

   10. Work with the CDiG Executive Director in assuring that the CDiG mission is accomplished on a continuing basis.

   11. Recommend amendments to the Operating Policies.

2. Executive Board Chair.
   
   The Executive Board Chair shall:

   1. Serve as the direct liaison between the Executive Board and the Executive Director on all matters pertaining to the Executive Director’s responsibilities.

   2. Support and assist the Executive Director in the completion of the responsibilities assigned to that office.

   3. In consultation with the Executive Director, call, set the agendas for, and conduct meetings of the CDiG Executive Board.

   4. Collect and tally the votes of the CDiG Executive Board and CDiG membership on those matters pertaining to the role or performance of the Executive Director.

   5. Provide leadership in Executive Board interactions with the Office of the Provost and other university administrative units.

3. Executive Director.
   
   The Executive Director shall:

   1. Propose an annual budget to the Executive Board no later than August 1 of every year.

   2. Manage the process of selecting CDiG Faculty Fellows.

   3. Collect and tally the votes on actions proposed by the CDiG Executive Board and CDiG membership, except in matters pertaining to the performance or role of the Executive Director.

   4. Manage the awarding of travel support for Faculty Fellows according to guidelines established by the Executive Board.

   5. Provide a summary of each calendar year’s CDiG accomplishments by no later than February 1 of every year, to be used by the Executive Board as a basis for the annual evaluation of the Executive Director’s performance.

   6. Work in a collegial manner with the Executive Board Chair, the other members of the Executive Board, and all CDiG faculty fellows.

   7. Effectively represent CDiG to the campus and external communities by means of effective marketing, affiliation, and public relations strategies.

   8. Appoint annually a standing committee of at least three (3) Faculty Fellows to review research grant proposals submitted by CDiG faculty.

      1. Proposals will be reviewed according to the CDiG mission, criteria, and procedures established by the Executive Board.

      2. Review committee members shall recuse themselves from the review process if they have submitted a proposal. The Executive Director will appoint a substitute reviewer for that round of proposal reviews.

   9. Support and assist with CDiG-related events, including but not necessarily limited to brown bag lunch seminars, symposia and colloquia, special seminars, and guest speakers.

   10. Maintain an updated CDiG website.

   11. Hire staff members as provided in the approved budget, and provide effective oversight of staff members hired with CDiG resources.

   12. Provide effective stewardship of CDiG fiscal resources and other resources allocated to the CDiG endeavor (such as equipment, supplies, etc.).

   13. Appoint appropriate ad hoc committees, as needed, to carry out specific tasks relevant to the CDiG mission.

CDiG Faculty Fellows

Membership

All members of the MU faculty who have an interest and/or demonstrated expertise in the CDiG mission are eligible to serve as CDiG Faculty Fellows.

Privileges

1. CDiG Faculty Fellows are entitled to apply for any funding or program opportunities made available with CDiG resources, unless otherwise specified by the Executive Board.

2. CDiG Faculty Fellows are entitled to any meeting registration or other discounts made available at CDiG sponsored events.

3. CDiG Faculty Fellows are entitled to vote on those issues as deemed appropriate and brought to the entire CDiG membership by the Executive Board.

Responsibilities

1. Faculty Fellows will remain in good standing in CDiG provided that they participate in at least some CDiG events and activities during the course of their term (as a rough guideline, at least 2 to 3 activities or events per year).
2. An annual report of CDiG-related activities to be submitted to the Executive Director by January 15 of every year.
3. Failure to participate in CDiG events during the course of one’s membership as a Faculty Fellow can be cited as a basis for non-reappointment after the completion of the Fellow’s term.

Selection Process

1. CDiG faculty fellows are appointed by majority vote of the Executive Board following their nomination by one or more members of the Board, including the Executive Director.

2. Nominees will submit a letter of interest to the Executive Director in joining CDiG as a member of the Faculty Fellows, accompanied by a complete and up-to-date curriculum vita.

3. CDiG Faculty Fellows may be appointed at any time during the year.

Term of Membership

1. CDiG Faculty Fellows are appointed by the Executive Board for a two year term, beginning on the first July 1 following their initial appointment date.

2. Consecutive appointments for subsequent terms may be approved by the Executive Board upon request by the Faculty Fellow.

Amendments to Operating Policies

1. Amendments in operating policies may be proposed to the Executive Board by any Executive Board member or by any CDiG Faculty Fellow.

2. If approved by the Executive Board, the proposed amendment will be submitted to the entire CDiG membership for vote. If the proposed amendment is not approved by the Executive Board, it shall be submitted for vote by the full CDiG membership if requested by a petition signed by at least 5 CDiG Faculty Fellows.

3. Notice of a proposed amendment shall be provided to the full CDiG membership at least 30 days prior to the vote on the amendment.

4. A vote of two-thirds majority of all CDiG members voting is required for changes in these policies.