Present: Jerilyn McIntyre, Dave Soltz, Charlotte Tullos, Libby Street, Paul Baker, Rich Corona
I. 8:30: Presentation - Peer Institutions, Mark Lundgren (15 minutes)
Mr. Lundgren distributed two handouts related to the change in state tax fund appropriations and peer group selection variables. He is working with the COP to develop an improved list of peer institutions for CWU. He described the variables and measures used to develop such a list. WWU, EWU, and TESC have all chosen different methods for developing their respective peer groups. Information related to mission, variables that make an institution "unique," selectivity of students, and other measures of similarity are the types of items used to develop a list. The Cabinet discussed a number of issues regarding the selection of variables and development of a peer group for CWU.
II. Action Items
1. Approval of the minutes from 12/11/02.
Motion to approve as presented - Dr. Soltz. Seconded by Dr. Tullos. No further discussion. Approved as presented.
III. Discussion Items
1. Policy approval procedure clarification - Dr. Street.
Dr. Street was seeking to clarify exactly which section of the CWU Policies Manual the PAC is authorized to approve. All section two - General University Policies and Organization - changes or additions are to be approved by the PAC. PAC will also continue to meet twice each month. Dr. Street will redraft the working handout for the approval structure and formally approve it at the next PAC meeting so that it is entered into policy.
2. Debriefing of Yakama Nation visit to campus on 12/10/02 - Dr. Street.
A Multicultural External Advisory Committee will be created to work on issues involving not only the Yakama Nation, but also several other external groups that the university is developing relationships with.
3. Planning for growth - Dr. Street.
The president asked that the Cabinet reexamine the policy on the number of students that can be allowed in certain classrooms on campus. Some classrooms may need to be reconfigured to allow for additional students where possible. There is also a need to explore using Hertz Auditorium for occasional large classes, particularly since McConnell will be off-line for remodeling for some time.
In addition, the provost will investigate the potential for hiring emeritus or retired faculty who may be interested in occasionally teaching courses on a demand basis.
4. Representative for the President at the 1/16 press conference - Dr. McIntyre.
Dr. McIntyre's schedule has changed for next week and she will now be on campus and available for the 1/16 press conference.
5. Graphics Standards Packet.
The group reviewed the packet. There was a discussion of the style that will be used as the new university standard. Dr. Street will work with Mark Anderson and Bret Bleggi on this.
IV. Executive Reports
Dr. Dave Soltz - Provost/SVPAA
The salary administration process is moving forward. The Salary Administration Board is working well together and is a cohesive unit. The provost would like to fast track the merit process.
The OSPI and Washington Business Roundtable are pressuring the state universities to use the WASL test score as an admissions factor. Discussions on this issue will certainly continue. The six state university provosts favor using this score as a recruitment and advising tool or as a factor for Running Start admission.
Dr. Soltz attended a meeting of the Northwest Academic Forum and is now a representative for Washington State. This group is a subset of Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education (WICHE). There are nine members. The group is currently working on the NEON project, which is FIPSE funded over 3 years to develop 3-5 totally internet based programs, for high-demand, post-baccalaureate areas.
Dr. Charlotte Tullos - VPSAEM
CWU should ready the OFM target for enrollment of 8078 for winter quarter by the end of add/drop. This would be the largest winter quarter enrollment at CWU back to 1971.
The two new honoraries will be commissioned by the end of the year.
Dr. Paul Baker - VPUR
Unforeseen complications with the NAFTA and post-9/11 immigration policies have caused delays in the arrival of Ms. Christine McDermott, Senior Director of Development. Dr. Baker will continue to work through this long process.
Gifts and pledges continue to come in at a good rate.
Mr. Rich Corona - VPBFA
The fire alarms in all of the campus-owned apartments are being upgraded with 10-year battery sealed units and additional units. The upcoming residence hall renovations will include hard-wired fire alarm units.
The next in the series of Power Transmission Line meetings will be tomorrow night, Thursday 1/9, at the EHS Little Theatre, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Ms. Linda Schactler has been very helpful in putting this together. The next meeting is scheduled for 1/30.
The group discussed the progress to-date on the SUB/REC project.
The Kamola Hall remodel is running on time and on budget.
The EIS status report was distributed. The FMS End User Reports summary was also distributed.
Dr. Libby Street - Executive Assistant
No report.
V. Information Items
1. Reminder: Winter quarter Fireside Chat scheduled for Monday, Feb. 3.
VI. 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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