Present: Jerilyn McIntyre, Dave Soltz, Charlotte Tullos, Paul Baker, Rich Corona, Elizabeth Street, Roy Savoian, Michael Braunstein, David Shorr, Keith Champagne, Nate Harris, Judy Miller, Mark Anderson, Mark Lundgren
Absent: Shelly Johnson, Ann Anderson
Dr. McIntyre gave a brief background of recent meetings she attended in Olympia. She met with the House Higher Ed Committee, Rep. Hans Dunshee, & Sen. Dino Rossi January 14 and will be meeting with the House Appropriations Committee January 16. Dr. McIntyre attended the NCAA convention over the weekend in Anaheim. She also met with Robert Wells, reporter for the Seattle Times.
I. Action Items
1. Approval of the PAC minutes from 12/18/02.
Motion approved as presented by Dr. Soltz. Seconded by Mr. Corona. No further discussion. Approved as presented.
2. End-of-Quarter review of the Revised Role and Membership of PAC.
It was agreed that the committee will continue to meet twice a month. Motion to approve revised role and membership of PAC by Dr. Savoian. Seconded by Dr. Tullos. No further discussion. Approved as presented.
3. Final, final version of the Student Records Policy - Mark Lundgren.
(Initially approved on 11/20/02 subject to one small change.)
Mr. Lundgren explained that there were no changes of substance, just stylistic changes. This policy will be added to Part 2 (General University Policies & Organization) of the policies manual and will also be included in the university catalog. (Previously approved by PAC 11/20/02)
II. For the Good of the Order
Elizabeth Street
The Focus on Diversity Committee has been meeting regularly. A few of the upcoming speakers will include: Allen Johnson, Geneva Gay, and they are still working on Robert Bates. The Native American Education Week is coming along.
David Shorr
ADCO met Monday and spent most of their time examining "The New Look" campaign that Mark Anderson presented to them. They also discussed performance review.
Michael Braunstein
The Faculty Senate Executive Committee met regarding performance review and the salary administration board. Three faculty senate committees have been charged with deciding how the faculty senate should be engaged in program review. The next Faculty Senate meeting is on January 22, 2003.
Mark Anderson
Mr. Anderson gave a brief marketing update. He indicated that several emails and information regarding "The New Look" have gone out. The marketing group has been visiting departments on campus to introduce the new look. There will be a press conference tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. to announce CWU's new look to the public. Jake Ellison, Seattle Post Intelligencer Higher Education reporter, will be on campus tomorrow for this event and will meet with Dr. McIntyre and several other individuals. Everyone is excited about the coverage/publicity that CWU will be getting from this event. The Laramie Project is coming up, so Mr. Anderson just wanted to stress that CWU does have an institutional statement. University Relations will handle any inquiries regarding this subject. Rob Lowery has been designated as the point person for this subject.
Mark Lundgren
Mr. Lundgren reported that his area has been working on a yearly remedial education report. This is a report that goes back to the high schools telling them what portion of their students had to have remediation. A statement will be drafted and distributed to policy makers in Olympia, so this could cause some good conversations.
Judy Miller
No report
Roy Savoian
No report
Nate Harris
Mr. Harris reported on the work that his VP's are doing. Letters will be mailed to music majors for them to sign-on in support of phase 2 of the music building. Then these tallies will be forwarded to Olympia. The S&A committee met this week and are considering biennial funding requests. Mr. Harris reported that he is currently working with Carolyn Wells on issues of honors and graduation. He is also working on some issues regarding student employee rights. He is working to adopt a policy on financial aid termination that would include a verbal warning first, followed by a written notice, and then recourse.
Keith Champagne
The next Diversity Council meeting is on January 24, 2003. Letters are being mailed to the new members of the committee. Mr. Champagne is getting a lot of positive feedback regarding the committee.
III. Executive Reports
1. Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Soltz reported that one of things he did over his Christmas vacation was attend a meeting in New York that was co-sponsored by the New York Times and AASCU. The discussion centered around the development of a possible curriculum on civic engagement. He will know more about this subject after the winter meeting in February. The salary admin board is working extraordinarily hard on its process. It is a complex process and is taking a long time, but the hope is to have a process that works well. The provosts for the state institutions have done approximately eight drafts on the WASL statement. The statement will be distributed to the presidents for review this week. The University of Washington's proposal to significantly tighten up residency requirements, could have a great impact on our graduate programs. The HECB is requesting testimony regarding this issue at their next meeting, January 29. The Provost's area is also working on various levels of agreements with community colleges.
2. Vice President for University Relations
Dr. Baker reported that Christine McDermott, Senior Director of Development, should be on board by summer. Gifts and pledges continue to come in at a good pace. The Associates level goal is 75% met. There will be a cultivation event tomorrow morning prior to the press conference. The Annual Alumni Mariner's game will be May 6, 2003. The Mariner's will be hosting the New York Yankees. This will be a night game and the tickets will be $32/person.
3. Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
Dr. Tullos reported that her division will be hosting an Academic Recovery Program for freshmen who are currently on academic warning after their first quarter here. These students will be required to attend. A letter will be mailed to these students this week. The charter for the new SUB/REC was passed last night. Enrollment, as of yesterday, was 8097. Carolyn Wells expects us to be at 8200 by the 21st. Enrollment is up 418 from this time last year.
4. Vice President for Business & Financial Affairs
Mr. Corona reported that January 9, 2003, they held the third community/campus meeting regarding the power pole issues. EMF experts presented at this forum. Michael Braunstein did an excellent job. Drew Thatcher, Washington Department of Health was also a panelist. Mr. Corona and Dr. Street have eight meetings so far this week to talk with folks in the departments along the routes. They will be asking for input from faculty, staff, and students. If you have any input, please email Mr. Corona. A fourth public meeting will be Jan 27 and then the recommended route will go to the Board of Trustees in February. The WFSE (Washington Federation of State Employees) Union is really pushing for better employee benefit packages in Olympia this year.
IV. Information Items
None
V. Old Business
None
Minutes approved
Jerilyn S. McIntyre, President
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Minutes
President's Cabinet
Wednesday, January 15, 2003
10:30 a.m. - Barge 412
Present: Jerilyn McIntyre, Dave Soltz, Charlotte Tullos, Rich Corona, Paul Baker, Libby Street
I. Discussion Items
1. Legislative update - Dr. McIntyre
Dr. McIntyre gave a brief background of recent meetings she attended in Olympia. She met with the House Higher Ed Committee, Rep. Hans Dunshee, & Sen. Dino Rossi January 14 and will be meeting with the House Appropriations Committee January 16.
2. Platform party for commencement.
Judy Miller provided the group with some backup materials for on campus commencement and west side commencement for the past two years. There is some concern by the commencement committee that the platform party is too large. The Cabinet will review last year's commencement tape at one of their next meetings.
3. Memorandum from Mark Anderson re: Web Redesign Staffing Justification. (First distributed for review 12/18/02).
The proposal was reviewed and the group agreed to go forward with the web redesign proposal.
II. Executive Reports
Dr. Dave Soltz - Provost/SVPAA
Dr. Soltz reported that one of things he did over his Christmas vacation was attend a meeting in New York that was co-sponsored by the New York Times and AASCU. The discussion centered around the development of a possible curriculum on civic engagement. He will know more about this subject after the winter meeting in February. The salary admin board is working extraordinarily hard on its process. It is a complex process and is taking a long time, but the hope is to have a process that works well. The provosts for the state institutions have done approximately eight drafts on the WASL statement. The statement will be distributed to the presidents for review this week. The University of Washington's proposal to significantly tighten up residency requirements could have a great impact on our graduate programs. The HECB is requesting testimony regarding this issue at their next meeting, January 29. His area is also working on various levels of agreements with community colleges.
Mr. Rich Corona - VPBFA
Mr. Corona reported that property acquisitions on the east side of campus are being investigated in conjunction with the SUB/REC building project. He will distribute information to the Board of Trustees regarding this issue at the next meeting.
Dr. Charlotte Tullos - VPSAEM
Dr. Tullos reported that Mike Reilly, Director of Admissions, will be attending several recruiting fairs in Korea and Taiwan March 5-19, 2003.
Dr. Paul Baker - VPUR
Dr. Baker attended the College of Business Advisory Board with Fritz Glover yesterday (January 14) in SeaTac. It was a well-attended event.
Dr. Libby Street - Executive Assistant
No Report
III. Action Items
1. Approval of the Cabinet minutes from 12/18/02.
Motion to approve as presented by Dr. Baker. Seconded by Dr. Soltz. No further discussion. Approved as presented.
IV. Information Items
None
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.
5. Employee Educational Benefits Policy - Dr. Street.
6. Planning for Growth (classroom capacity) 1/8/03.
7. Ethics Policy.
8. Copying policy for campus.
Minutes approved
Jerilyn S. McIntyre, President
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