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Wednesday, September 28, 2005
8:30 a.m. - President's Office
Present: Jerilyn McIntyre, Dave Soltz, Paul Baker, Charlotte Tullos, Kevin Kimball
Guests: Bill Vertrees, Bill Yarwood, Steve Rittereiser
I. At 8:30 a.m. (for 20 minutes) - Bill Vertrees & Bill Yarwood re: SUB-REC update
Mr. Vertrees reported that construction on the Student Union & Recreation Center is going very well. The Recreation Center is on schedule to open January 3, 2006. The Student Union will open in April. Employees for the Rec Center are being hired now and will be on board by December for training. Mr. Yarwood added that they are using the Operational Guidelines for Shared Higher Ed Buildings as a resource for drafting the Student Union & Recreation Center shared governance guidelines. Dr. McIntyre suggested that at the December 2 Board of Trustees meeting it would be good to have the board members tour the new building. Ms. Miller will work with John Drinkwater to arrange this.
II. At 9:00 a.m. (for 15 minutes) - Steve Rittereiser re: Central Transit and the Student Patrol & Courtesy Assistance Team
Chief Rittereiser explained that the new student transportation system, Central Transit, kicks off on Monday, October 3. There are 11 convenient stop locations in and around campus as well as in the downtown area. All stops are clearly marked with signs specifically displaying Central Transit. The hours of operation will be Monday - Thursday from 2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., Friday-Saturday from 2:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., and Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. This program is for CWU students only and will require the student connection card for use of the service.
Chief Rittereiser also announced another program that will be kicking off on October 3. The Courtesy Assistance Team or CAT team will be a student patrol team. This group will be a very proactive group. In addition to being an eyes and ears team, they will also provide a walking companion service and will routinely walk through open buildings at night. They will be on duty from 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. on weekends. CAT employees will have radio access and will always wear polo shirts and jackets with the wildcat logo so they can be identified.
III. Discussion Items
1. Synthesizing Committee
Dr. McIntyre reported that the newly appointed Strategic Planning Synthesizing Committee, co-chaired by Dr. Street and Dr. Soltz, will have their first meeting of the year on October 4. At that time, Dr. McIntyre will give the committee their charge.
IV. Executive Reports
Provost/Senior VP for Academic Affairs:
Dr. Soltz reported that his office is currently receiving feedback from the breakout sessions at Fall Faculty Day and hope to have that information on the website soon. Academic Affairs has decided to go ahead with expanding the Flight Technology program to CWU-Moses Lake, and they are also currently working with Pierce College on an elementary education degree to be offered there. Linda Beath and Mark Lundgren attended a meeting in Olympia last week on accountability measures. The group will be setting the targets within the next two months. Academic Affairs and the Office for Equal Opportunity are sponsoring a Web cast titled, "Diversifying the Faculty." It is October 25 from 10:00-12:00 and will be cast to CWU-Des Moines since a number of faculty and staff will be there that day for the grand opening.
Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management:
Dr. Tullos reported that the event at Fred Meyer the night before classes starting was a huge success. Approximately 2500 students attended this after-hours event. Edmonds Community College is building a new student union building so they have asked our construction and planning group to meet with them to assist them with guidelines and provide suggestions. The overall enrollment numbers look good.
Vice President for Business & Financial Affairs:
Mr. Kimball reported for Mr. Corona. CWU is partnering with Coca Cola, to market bottled water that will be called "Wildcat Rain." Wildcat Rain will be sold on campus and at local retailers. The State Auditors will begin their annual review next week. Their offices will be in Black Hall. Financial Aid disbursement day is this Friday, September 30.
Vice President for University Relations:
Dr. Baker reported that he received a ruling from Teresa Kulik, Senior Assistant Attorney General, regarding whether or not employees can use vacation leave to volunteer for hurricane relief efforts. Ms. Kulik stated that employees can use vacation leave for whatever purpose they want. Supervisors still have to approve the leave, but CWU cannot control what employees do on their time off. Dr. Baker announced that Becky Watson has been hired as the Director of Public Relations and Marketing. She begins November 1. Dr. Baker added that he is busy preparing for the Board of Trustees meeting next week and the Foundation Board meeting on October 21.
Administrative Operations Coordinator:
Ms. Dawson reported that the Cabinet Retreat on October 26 will be held at the Iron Horse Inn B&B in South Cle Elum.
President:
Dr. McIntyre reported that she would like to focus on a systematic discussion of long-range plans at the Cabinet Retreat.
V. Old Business
No old business.
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