Present: Jerilyn McIntyre, Dave Soltz, Rich Corona, Libby Street, Paul Baker, Jack Baker for Charlotte Tullos.

I.    Discussion Items

1.    Budget planning.
In anticipation of the Cabinet retreat next Wednesday, Dr. Street & Shelly Johnson will be putting together some budget materials for the discussion.

Dr. McIntyre feels strongly that, despite the state's grim budget situation, this will be an opportunity to rethink and reinvent CWU in a positive way. It offers the chance to do some focused planning; creating some longer-range initiatives that may take more than one biennium to implement. In addition, specific goals for that operationalize the strategic plan will be identified. She hopes that the campus community will come to see this time as an opportunity to shape the future of the institution in a constructive way, rather than simply "doom and gloom."

The president shared a number of new ideas and strategies she gained from the American Governing Boards conference that she attended last weekend in Seattle. There were many concepts that she felt could be incorporated into CWU's current budget planning process.

2.    At 11:15 - 12:00: Meet with AVP-US candidate, Phil Backlund, Barge 304.

3.    New logo letterhead stationery and envelopes - Dr. Soltz.
The group reviewed a proof of the new letterhead and wanted to investigate the possibility of some further minor changes. Mark Anderson joined the group to answer questions and will follow through with the Cabinet's modifications.

4.    Memo from Bob Hickey regarding open campus email lists - Dr. Soltz.
In order to reduce the number of email complaints, Mr. Hickey proposed implementation of voluntary and involuntary email lists. Mr. Corona will review this proposal with Gene Rau.

5.    Peer institutions - Dr. Street.
Dr. Street distributed a new draft list of peer institutions based on the new set of variables.

6.    Draft policy for Survey and Requests for Data - Dr. Street.
The Cabinet reviewed the document and asked Dr. Street to send a memo notifying the campus.

7.    American Democracy Project - Dr. Soltz.
This is a project coming out of ASCEW, partnered with the New York Times, to facilitate a national discussion on civic engagement. They are in the process of meeting with a variety of other groups that do service learning and civic engagement. The summer ASCEW provosts meeting will focus almost solely on this subject. Dr. Soltz and Dr. Tullos will meet to discuss what is currently happening in their respective areas and discuss the possibilities for further cooperation.

II.    Executive Reports

Dr. Dave Soltz - Provost/SVPAA
Program review is moving forward. The first organizational meeting for the departments in the next rotation will be this week.

A forum on the future of international education at CWU is scheduled for this Friday, 4/11. The web-based survey that International Programs sent out received over 50 responses. These responses will be summarized as a beginning point for Friday's discussion.

The Salary Administration Board deadline has been extended for about one month. The forming of committees in the colleges has taken additional time. The colleges are confident of the committees that they have formed. The process is still on target to be completed by June 2003.

Mr. Rich Corona - VPBFA
The current EIS update was distributed. The Student Administration module implementation is moving ahead of schedule currently.

The group discussed planning for the Budget Advisory Committee meeting on 4/24. They will complete the preparations at next week's retreat, 4/16.

Mr. Corona is working with his counterparts at other state universities on collective bargaining issues.

Tomorrow Mr. Corona will meet with the Business and Financial Affairs Council to work on program review for the unit. NACUBO performance review information is being used to help frame the process.

Mr. Corona announced that Mr. Kim Chen has been selected as the CWU Student Employee of the Year and Mr. Ken Baxter is the winner of the Washington State Extra Mile Award. Congratulations gentlemen!

Dr. Paul Baker - VPUR
Ed Schneider from the University of Buffalo-SUNY Foundation, met with the investment and finance committee of the Foundation Board. He shared many creative fund raising ideas.

The Yakima High School Honors Night had over 700 reservations from students, making this a hugely successful event.

The Alumni Association is hosting a Yakima Valley wine tasting event later in April.

The Building Bridges Scholarship reception this past Saturday was very successful.

Mr. Rich Talmo will be working for CWU doing fund raising on the west side.

Mr. Jack Baker for Charlotte Tullos - VPSAEM
The mini stats for spring enrollment were shared. The first day of the summer school promotional event held yesterday went really well, with almost as many students in attendance on day one as in both days combined last year.

This year's student retention effort has been very successful. This year's new program appears to be working.

Dr. Libby Street - Executive Assistant
The priority registration request that came forward from Matt Schmitt (Student Athletics Advisory Committee representative) is being taken under advisement. There are several aspects that need to be researched prior to taking action.

The development of a program for leadership interns is moving forward so that it can be in place by fall 2003.

Dr. Jerilyn McIntyre - President
The president shared the new Governor's Directive instructing state agencies to amend their security plans to include homeland security issues.

Historic Ellensburg has selected CWU to receive the 2003 Progress Through Preservation Award for the Kamola Hall restoration. The award will be presented on 5/10.

III.    Information Items

1.    Draft of the new University Flag Lowering Policy - Dr. Street.
The Cabinet reviewed the wording of the document. PAC had approved this policy in concept last week, 4/2/03. A few minor wording changes were made. This document will now be incorporated into the CWU Policies Manual.

IV.    Old Business

1.    Enterprise Information Systems update.

2.    Debt-ratio policy - Mr. Corona & Mr. Antonich.

3.    Equipment replacement policy - Dr. Soltz & Mr. Corona.

4.    Charge-back accounting system (summary of state reg.'s and existing CWU system - Mr. Corona.

5.    List of questions for the evaluation process letter - all vp's, due 4/16.

6.    Planning for Growth (classroom capacity) - Dr. Soltz & Mr. Corona.

7.    Copying policy for campus. - Mr. Corona.

8.    Overall management of computing support and resources on campus - Dr. Soltz & Mr. Corona.

Minutes approved
Jerilyn S. McIntyre, President
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