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

I.    Action Items

1.    Approval of Cabinet minutes from 1/22/03.
Motion to approve as presented by Dr. Soltz. Seconded by Dr. Baker. No further discussion. Approved as presented.

II.    Discussion Items

1.    Performance indicators update.
All units are still working on their respective performance indicators. The Cabinet will discuss this in-depth at their upcoming retreat 3/14-15.

2.    Security Task Force recommendations.
The Cabinet discussed the recommendations for security of campus buildings, campus grounds, and background checks. The group had a number of follow-up questions for Chief Rittereiser, who will be joining the 2/28 meeting. There will be an announcement to the campus that several new security and safety measures will be instituted. The Cabinet agreed that all of the no-cost or low-cost recommendations should be implemented immediately. Cost projections were requested on several other recommendations and decisions will be made when that information is received.

3.    Memo from Bruce Porter regarding a question involving payment responsibility for legal services expenses incurred for licensing of intellectual property. (Distributed 2/5/03.)
Tabled until next meeting, 2/19.

4.    Email dated 2/4/03 from Lynne McGuire, OFM, seeking feedback on the 2003-05 budget development process.
Ms. Johnson is working on a draft. Comments should be emailed to her for inclusion.

5.    Reminder: Cabinet should meet to debrief after the BOT meeting 2/14.

III.    Executive Reports

Dr. Jerilyn McIntyre - President
Dr. McIntyre attended the Council of Presidents meeting last week. The COP discussed the Joint Governing Boards task force's efforts to channel its efforts towards supporting the Evans/Gardner initiative. Ms. Terry Teale also gave a legislative update. The new process for staff collective bargaining was discussed. The Governor announced to the president's today that he will be establishing an education trust fund as a dedicated funding source to supplement higher education funding. The Governor asked the presidents to work together on feedback concerning the development and purpose of this fund.

Dr. Dave Soltz - Provost/SVPAA
The Academic Affairs meeting with the trustees will have a 30-minute presentation on the Library. Faculty Senate Chair-Elect Daniel CannCasciato will give a brief presentation on Salary Administration Board activities. Workforce training and Centers' programming are also on the agenda.

The provost will be writing a new policy on department/unit name changes. There is no current policy on this matter.

At yesterday's Faculty Senate meeting there was a good discussion of summer session proration. The senators also debated writing in the curriculum. Several searches are on going, the AVP for Graduate Studies and Research and the AVP Undergraduate Studies among them.

The Cabinet approved the quarterly calendar for 2003-04 and 2004-05. This action approved a change to the academic calendar that there will be no classes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. This will not be a holiday for faculty/staff.

Dr. Charlotte Tullos - VPSAEM
Security in classrooms is a concern on campus. There have been several break-ins and equipment thefts in the last several months. Steve Rittereiser will be giving a presentation on security and safety issues to the Cabinet on 2/28. The student judicial process will also be presented. Security plans for "The Laramie Project" performances are in place.

Mr. Rich Corona - VPBFA
The Board of Trustees meeting on 2/14 will include a presentation on power pole relocation. Further details of the SUB/Rec funding process and estimated construction costs will also be reviewed.

Last year, an outside consultant was hired to examine the university's business processes. In particular, they evaluate how receipts were processed. The procedures in the Cashiers Office were revised as a result of this study. In the 10 months since the new policies were instituted, the university has saved $44,000. Projected annual savings are to be $50,000.

Searches for Senior Director of Information Technology Services, the AVP for Business & Financial Affairs, Accounting Manager, and the Enterprise Fund Manager are all getting underway.

Dr. Paul Baker - VPUR
The extended search for the Senior Director of Development will be bringing in two additional candidates for campus interviews. Dr. Baker is continuing his recruiting efforts for the Foundation Board and is currently talking with three potential candidates.

Dr. Libby Street - Executive Assistant
The next presidential speaker, Dr. Allan Johnson will be in Ellensburg on 3/3. The theme for Native American Week May 27-30 will be Indian Country: Honoring the Past and Building New Traditions.

IV.    Information Items

1.    Diversity Council Commissions list.

2.    Memo dated 2/7/03 from Phelps Law Offices, Topeka, KS, regarding public demonstrations.

3.    2/12/03 article from The Chronicle of Higher Education, "FBI Director Warns of Possible Terrorist Attacks Against Colleges."

V.    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.

Minutes approved.
Jerilyn S. McIntyre, President
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