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President : December 1, 2004 Minutes

Minutes

President’s Advisory Council

Wednesday, December 1, 2004
8:30 a.m. - Barge 412

Present: Jerilyn McIntyre, Dave Soltz, Paul Baker, Charlotte Tullos, Rich Corona, Libby Street, Jan Bowers, Toni Culjak, Keith Champagne, Lucas Westcoat, Liahna Armstrong, Shelly Johnson, Mark Anderson

I. Action Items

1. Approval of PAC minutes from 11/17/04
Motion to approve as presented by Dr. Soltz. Seconded by Dr. Street. No further discussion. Motion carried.

II. For the Good of the Order

Jan Bowers, Chair, ADCO:
Dr. Bowers reported that the Faculty Fellows would like to coordinate some faculty activities with the annual Presidential Speaker Series. She will work with Dr. Street to coordinate these activities.

Toni Culjak, Chair, Faculty Senate:
Dr. Culjak reported that the Faculty Senate meets today. They are currently working on the faculty evaluations of administrators. They submitted a report to the provost on the Interdisciplinary template. Changes in the Distinguished Professor awards will be acted on at the senate meeting today and will then be forwarded to Judy Miller for Board of Trustees approval this Friday, December 3, 2004.

Keith Champagne, Chair, Diversity Council:
No report.

Lucas Westcoat, ASCWU BOD President:
Mr. Westcoat reported that the BOD just returned from their national conference on student leadership. They heard several speakers that they would like to try and incorporate into events here on campus. The student lobbyist left for Olympia yesterday. The SUB/Rec web cam was installed yesterday, so individuals will be able to check on the construction progress. Mr. Westcoat added that the BOD is looking in to having their weekly meetings broadcast to the west side centers.

Liahna Armstrong, Dean, College of Arts and Humanities:
No report.

Shelly Johnson, Director of Budget:
Ms. Johnson has been working on the cost study and has most of the indirect costs allocated.

Mark Anderson, Director of Public Relations and Marketing:
Mr. Anderson reported that a group will be meeting later today to follow up on the SUB/Rec Groundbreaking. The Annual Report has been sent to Graphics to have the design pieces incorporated. The legislative newsletter is completed and will be mailed soon. Mr. Anderson also distributed an update on Public Relations and Marketing activities for Fall Quarter 2004.

III. Executive Reports

1. Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Soltz reported that his office is in the final planning stages for Faculty Development Day on December 6. There is also a grant-writing workshop being offered the afternoon of December 6. The Deans are currently working on a uniform summer prorating policy and retention files. Academic Affairs has completed their list of essential personnel. There will be an open house at CWU-Des Moines on December 7. The Academic Affairs subcommittee of the board will be meeting in the new music building from 9:00-11:00 on Friday.

2. Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Dr. Tullos reported that there will be an induction ceremony for the non-traditional honor society (Alpha Sigma Lambda) today. The induction ceremonies for students at Lynnwood and SeaTac will be Monday, December 6. Applications for Fall 2005 are looking strong.

3. Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs
Mr. Corona reminded the group about the special holiday dinner being provided by Dining Services on December 6. The new mall between Mary Grupe Center and Bouillon Hall is completed. Central is receiving the Governor's Excellence in Energy Management Award. Very few agencies are being recognized. Bill Vertrees will be accepting this award for CWU.

4. Vice President for University Relations
Dr. Baker reported that preparations for the campaign continue. They are working on a draft case statement. "Transforming Lives" is a theme that has been adopted. The Development Priorities Committee meets today.

5. Executive Assistant
Dr. Street reported that the R25 calendar will be live by January 2005.

6. President
Dr. McIntyre reminded the group of the holiday party tomorrow, December 2, in the SUB Theatre. The Board of Trustees meeting is this Friday, December 3. Dieter Ullrich, our university archivist, will give a presentation at Rotary today on our CHAMP/archiving program. The Emergency Closure Statement has gone out to campus. Dr. McIntyre attended an AASCU conference last week.

IV. Information Items

1. University Bulletin items - Mr. Anderson.
Suggested items for the university bulletin include: The Governor's Excellence in Energy Management Award (Bill Vertrees will accept on behalf of CWU) and the College of Arts and Humanities Awards Reception, December 8, 2004

V. Old Business

Dr. Culjak asked about the progress on the CWU tobacco policy. Mr. Corona explained that facilities management is continuing to work on this project. This process is quite involved because it has to be coordinated with a number of people/departments (facilities, environmental health and safety, etc.)


Minutes

President's Cabinet

Wednesday, December 1, 2004
10:30 a.m. - Barge 412

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

Guest: Mark Anderson

I. At 9:30 - Mark Anderson regarding "The Viewbook"

Mr. Anderson gave a brief demonstration of the Viewbook. This is basically a marketing piece that focuses on 5 different areas. The Cabinet reviewed the draft, gave suggestions, and this piece will continue to be tweaked. Mr. Anderson will work with Dr. Street on language for the different pieces.

II. At 10:30 - Bill Vertrees and Karen Olson re: Master Development Plan

Mr. Vertrees introduced Karen Olson and explained that she has done a major portion of the writing for this document and has done a very fine job. The cabinet was asked if this document addresses the ideas for the future of the campus? Dr. McIntyre indicated that she likes "The Garden University" idea and thinks the document demonstrates a good vision for the university. The cabinet drafted a list of suggestions for this document at their recent retreat. Dr. Street will forward this list to Mr. Vertrees. The Master Development Plan will be included on the cabinet retreat agenda in February 2005.

III. Action Items

1. Approval of Cabinet minutes from 11/17/04
Motion to approve as presented by Mr. Corona. Seconded by Dr. Soltz. No further discussion. Motion carried.

IV. Discussion Items

1. Performance Contracts - Dr. Street
Dr. Street asked the cabinet to review this document and email her with any changes/suggestions. The goal is to have this document ready for the legislative session in January.

2. Professional Development Policy - Dr. Street
This policy will come back to PAC in January.

V. Executive Reports

1. Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs:
No Report.

2. Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management:
No Report.

3. Vice President for University Relations:
No Report.

4. Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs:
Mr. Corona reported that ITS is ready to launch the new version of the homepage. It will go live the week of December 13. Cabinet approved going forward with the new version.

5. Executive Assistant for Planning and Policy:
No Report.

6. President:
No Report.

VI. Distribution Items

1. CWU Cornerstone Program - Dr. Soltz
This item will be discussed at the next cabinet meeting.

VII. Old Business

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