Internet Explorer is the browser that should be used to access the system. Some faculty are having difficulty because they are trying to use other browsers or have old versions of Internet Explorer. There have been many training opportunities for faculty and staff. There will also be more sessions for faculty in November. September 13 is the date that SIS will be discontinued and Safari will become fully operational.

Chief Rittereiser joined Ms. Miller. More information was brought forward on the question regarding firearms policy on campus. An Attorney General's Opinion from Owen F. Clark, AAG-CWU to Courtney Jones, VPBFA dated March 9, 1982. The advice was that firearms could be regulated on the campus and Central followed that advice in developing the policy. Mr. Clark also felt that this position is legally defensible. Dr. McIntyre asked that Teresa Kulik, the current AAG-CWU review this document, given the length of time since this was written.

A new UNIV 109 class will focus on civic engagement. If anyone in civic organizations that would benefit, let Dr. Bowers know. Dr. Bowers also distributed and summarized a handout Faculty Development and Appropriations Funded Projects 2004-05.

The general election for ASCWU-BOD is tomorrow, 5/20. The winners should be determined by 11:00 p.m. that evening.

The Faculty Senate meets next Wednesday, 5/26. A forum on PERC will be held 5/25. An updated response to the budget memo will be coming forward soon.

The spring EEA meeting is scheduled for 6/2 and the agenda went out via email yesterday. Included are revisions of the code proposals that were discussed last February.

Access to buildings for evening and weekend events can be problematic. A number of films or speakers have been scheduled on campus recently in the evenings. The Scheduling Office schedules events and informs Facilities so that the door can be unlocked. However, the policy is that only handicapped access doors can be unlocked. As a result, at a recent film showing in the Science Building, people thought doors were locked and were subsequently turned away from the event. Dr. Armstrong wanted to raise this for discussion. Should there be a policy change or a procedural change to handle this? Either the door unlock policy needs to be changed or signs need to be made to notify the public. This will be brought forward at a subsequent meeting.
No report for the deans.
Dr. Armstrong announced that next year will be her last as the Dean of CAH. It is likely that she will go back to the faculty, but she has many exciting prospects for new work at the university, including a teaching exchange in Asia. Dr. McIntyre thanked Dr. Armstrong for all her fine work as CAH Dean and wished her well.

Central Today has gone to the printer. Media Relations is ramping up for graduation. The marketing consortium is meeting this afternoon to discuss budget and the marketing plan for the new year, licensing for campus products, and logos. The search for the college development officers is down to campus finalists who will begin their visits next week.

A special telephonic Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for 5/26 at 1:30. There will be two agenda items on bonds for the SUB/Rec.

The state universities data analysts are proceeding with the HECB discussions on accountability, but are assuming the accountability standards will be revised to be more in line with the statewide master plan. As part of the process, this group has reviewed what 30 other states have been doing in regards to data analysis and accountability. Some states have very extensive accountability studies. Mr. Lundgren summarized several other policy issues that were discussed at the most recent meeting, along with the various impacts that each issue generates. The legislature has mandated that a data advisory panel be developed to standardize reporting.

Barbara Hodges, Keith Champagne.

"There was a faculty forum last week on centers of excellence that was well attended. His office is producing a summary of the forum to help generate an on-line faculty discussion. The video of Dr. Leonard's presentation on Brown vs. Board of Education is available from the Provost's Office and the Library. It was also aired on Channel 15 last night. There are no restrictions, so copies may be made for classroom use. A video of Michael Stebbins' lecture on business ethics for the COB's Leadership and Diversity Speakers Series was very well received. It will also be aired on Channel 15. More copyright issues are coming forward. A small group will be formed this summer to develop guidelines for the campus.

The annual pre-commencement spring beautification of the campus is getting underway. There will be an informational meeting tomorrow in Black 152, 1:30 - 2:30 regarding the impacts of the construction on campus over the next few months.

Mr. Corona invited Shelly Johnson to join the group to discuss several budget issues related to salary. Next week the Cabinet is scheduled to tour the new Music Building. If the North Campus Café (former Depot Deli) is ready it will be added to the tour. Mr. Corona visited with an art student about concerns for signage on campus and using school colors more. The Cabinet discussed this.

The Registrars Office has a proposal to accommodate a 4-10 work schedule for the summer that will alternate among employees so that the office will remain open M-F. New disabilities legislation has been federally mandated. Bob Campbell and Ian Campbell will represent CWU at the COP group that is being formed to work out how to comply statewide. Orientation planning is very exciting this year.
Enrollment numbers continue to look very good.

Media Relations is working on developing the theme for a new Washington CEO insert. Dr. Baker asked the Cabinet for feedback. The Foundation Board is meeting this Friday and there will be an orientation for new members prior to the meeting. Alliance for Education is holding a fundraiser this weekend that Dr. Baker will attend as CWU's representative.

The PERC election is coming up soon. The Faculty Senate is getting information out to the faculty regarding the process. The faculty forum on centers of excellence worked well. An ad hoc committee to make recommendations on policy for appropriate use of copyright material will be put together for the summer. In a conversation with Mike Reilly, the Provost learned that starting in July CWU will be out of compliance with one of the legislative bills that was passed this year mandating that transfers from community colleges must be treated the same as transfers from four-year institutions. Processes to comply are being set in place. The Development Priorities Committee is really taking shape and working well. The deans, the library and athletics are all working with Dr. Baker and Mr. Phillips on case statements. There is a great deal of participation and enthusiasm from everyone.

The high demand proposals are coming along. Dr. Street is in contact with agencies on booking speakers. The vp's performance indicators need to be submitted.

A copy of the president's presentation to the Board of Trustees regarding athletics will be distributed more widely to answer some questions that continue to surface.