Minutes

President's Cabinet

Wednesday, October 11, 2006
8:30 - Barge 412

*NOTE: CABINET WILL MEET IN BARGE 412 THIS WEEK DUE TO A POWERPOINT PRESENTATION BY KEVIN NEMETH

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

Guests: Kevin Nemeth, Wayne Quirk, Jim Armstrong

I. At 8:30 a.m.: Kevin Nemeth regarding Senior Housing Survey

1. Mr. Nemeth began by giving some background on Living/Learning Retirement Communities. He added that the research he has done on Living/Learning Retirement Communities has been very interesting. He also participated in a Web conference that focused on these types of programs and found it to be very useful. He described two different models: strong affiliation with university/college or located on university property or loose affiliation with university - not on university property, informal programming, and no name affiliation. Mr. Nemeth then described the survey. He added that there seems to be an interest in this program, so he would like to move forward with a feasibility study to see if the interest is viable. Cabinet members agreed that the idea is very intriguing and instructed Mr. Nemeth to go forward with more research on this program.

II. At 9:15 a.m.: Julie Cloninger regarding development issues

Ms. Cloninger reported that all solicitations must run through the development office or through one of the development officers. The development office is available to assist departments with solicitations, but departments must run through development when doing any type of outside mailings. It was suggested that Ms. Cloninger attend ADCO, Faculty Senate, and an ASCWU BOD meeting to explain these processes.

III. Discussion Items

1. Economic Development issues
Dr. McIntyre explained that CWU will need to be strategic in the discussions about development of areas in Ellensburg. She added that this will continue to be a discussion item for Cabinet members.

2. Diversity Council Recommendations - Dr. Street
Dr. Street explained that a response has been drafted to the 2006 Diversity Council Report. The document was reviewed and discussed. Cabinet will send suggested changes to Dr. Street by Friday, October 13.

IV. Executive Reports

Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs:
Dr. Soltz reported that Nadine Strossen, President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), will speak tonight as part of CWU's yearlong First Amendment Festival. He will introduce her at the event tonight. The Washington Education Foundation poster titled, "Getting to College" was distributed for review. Two faculty forums to discuss the academic code have been held and have gone well. The final forum is this Friday, October 13, at CWU-Des Moines. The forum will be connected to the main campus. Academic Affairs continues to spend a lot of time on implementation of the faculty collective bargaining agreement. Michael Jennings recently attended a meeting at EWU with his counterparts to discuss faculty collective bargaining. These meetings have been very useful.

Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management:
Dr. Tullos reported that housing is 95% occupied. Admissions is doing well. She commended all the admissions folks for doing a great job recruiting.

Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs:
Mr. Corona reported on recycling that occurs on campus. CWU recycles a lot of items in a year. It was suggested to gather all of the recycling data and then promote what CWU does in a year. Mr. Corona will work with Lorinda Anderson to promote our efforts.

Vice President for University Relations:
Dr. Baker reported on the details for the Battle in Seattle. Ticket sales are down slightly. They are hoping for a run on ticket sales this next week. Suncadia staff will join the president in the press box at the home football game this weekend. The investment and finance committee meets soon. The fundraiser for the Douglas Honors College is coming up at Gallery One on October 18. Attendance looks good.

Executive Assistant for Policy and Planning:
Dr. Street reported on ticket sales for the Performing Arts and Presidential Speaker Series. Jim Huckabay is unable to attend the Pierce County Conservation Awards Luncheon in Tacoma on October 24, so Dr. Street asked for another suggested representative. Dr. Soltz suggested Wayne Quirk or Jim Armstrong as possible attendees. Dr. Street reminded the group that the travel policy needs to come back to this group. Dr. Soltz reported that Academic Affairs Council will be looking at the document again next week and then it will come to this group.

President:
Dr. McIntyre reported that the idea of purchasing the "General" should be discussed further before a decision is made. Dr. Tullos and Dr. Baker will convene this group to discuss the issues. At the Rotary Board meeting this morning, the Rotary Ambassador Program was discussed. Dr. McIntyre suggested that Dr. Soltz talk with Rotary officials about this program. It could offer some great possibilities for some of our faculty.

V. Progress Reports

Douglas Honors College
Dr. Soltz reported that Linda Beath is basically serving as the Director of the Douglas Honors College until the position is filled. Dr. Beath has convened a committee to look at the curriculum structure and other program details. Dr. Soltz will report back on this issue in a couple of weeks.

2. Economic Impact Study
Dr. McIntyre reported that the contract with the consultant is currently going through the signature process.

3. Central Washington Innovation Park
Dr. Soltz reported that Dr. Quirk will have the 501 C3 sometime this week. Dr. McIntyre will meet with Kim Loranz once this document is received to get her feedback.

VI. Cabinet reports on community events and meetings attended

Dr. McIntyre: Community Leaders Lunch, Rotary Board meeting, post china dinner with Michael Launius, Bang-Soon Yoon, Hong Xiao, and Chenyang Li, Faculty Senate, Legislative dinners, Clymer Rendezvous/Auction, Karen Blair lecture

Dr. Soltz: 30th Anniversary Symposium of the California Desert Consortium, HECB meeting, ICAO meeting, Gladys Cardiff

Mr. Corona: Garrison Keillor

Dr. Tullos: Economic Development Board Executive Committee meeting, Court Advocates for Children meeting, Region 5&6 NASPA conference planning group, SAEM Tailgate Party

Dr. Baker: First Friday Art Walk, Galley One meeting, Ellensburg Film Festival, Clymer Rendezvous/Auction, Brewfest meeting

Dr. Street: Garrison Keillor, training to Union Gap School District members, Karen Blair lecture