Minutes

President´s Cabinet

Wednesday, February 13, 2008
8:30 a.m. - Barge 314 (President´s Office)

Present: Jerilyn McIntyre, Anne Denman, Rich Corona, Charlotte Tullos, Paul Baker, Mark Lundgren

Guests: Martha Kurtz, Doug Ryder, Bill Vertrees, Sherer Holter

I. At 8:30 a.m.: Martha Kurtz, Doug Ryder, Bill Vertrees regarding Science Phase II

Mr. Vertrees began by explaining that he has a very good understanding of the demand for Science Phase II. A Science phase II committee was formed at the same time of the South Neighborhood Study. This was part of a plan to help with integrated planning on campus. This was an 18-month study. The group reviewed and discussed the process. Dr. Denman reported that she will be reiterating to the new provost that the capital budget process must be a vital discussion in Academic Affairs. Dr. McIntyre asked the group to develop several scenarios for making this work. Mr. Corona asked that this group get together for another discussion in late March or early April. Dr. McIntyre added that the proposal must come decision-ready.

II. At 9:00 a.m.: Sherer Holter re: Temporary/Hourly Benefits

Ms. Holter joined the group to discuss temporary/hourly benefits. As of March 1, 2008, temporary/hourly employees who work more than 522 hours in a 6-month period will begin receiving benefits. Ms. Holter offered some strategies for handling the issue. She added that Human Resources staff will meet with supervisors and managers who are affected by this new rule to educate them on the issues. Employees in this category will be notified of this change soon. Human Resources staff will be monitoring this process very closely.

III. Action Items

1. Approval of Cabinet minutes from 1.30.08
Motion to approve the Cabinet minutes from 1.30.08 as presented by Mr. Corona. Seconded by Dr. Denman. No further discussion. Motion carried.

IV. Executive Reports

Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs:
Dr. Denman reported that it´s business as usual in Academic Affairs. She is compiling a list of issues to pass on to the new provost. High demand and enrollment issues continue to be a major focus of Provost´s Council. Dr. Denman attended lunch with several ADCO members yesterday. It was a good meeting. She plans to suggest that the new provost continue these monthly lunch meetings.

Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management:
Dr. Tullos reported that enrollment for fall 2008 continues to look good. Information regarding Central Pledge will be distributed some time in March. Admissions is working diligently on spring enrollments and to recruit DHC students. Dr. Tullos asked if integrated planning could be a topic at the Cabinet retreat.

Vice President for University Relations:
Dr. Baker reported that University Relations staff are currently working on an illustration for the campaign that will highlight what´s been done, goals reached, and future goals. An announcement went out at of 8:30 this morning regarding the foundation credit card issues. Julie Cloninger resigned as of last night.

Vice President for Business & Financial Affairs:
Mr. Corona thanked cabinet members for sending his wife, Judy, flowers after her surgery. He appreciates all the support they have received from folks. Mr. Corona gave an update on the tuition bill. He added that he is still working with legislative staff on the funding of the deconstruction of Courson and Muzzall Halls. Public Safety and Police Services is in the final stages of hiring the Emergency Management Coordinator.

Chief Planning Officer:
Mr. Lundgren attended for Dr. Street. Dr. Street is in Olympia today attending a HECB meeting.

President:
Dr. McIntyre distributed the Washington Campus Compact conference information. Dr. Tullos took the information because SAEM will be sending someone to the conference. The Economic Impact Study flyer will be updated with the new figures. The information will be added to the President´s web page soon. The Cabinet Retreat on February 27 will be at Dr. McIntyre´s new home. Please send ideas for the next president´s column in the University Bulletin to Dr. McIntyre as soon as possible.

V. Progress Reports

1. Accreditation
Mr. Lundgren reported that the NWCCU executive committee met earlier this week. Most departments have at least a draft of their self-studies completed. Dr. Backlund emailed every department chair and acknowledged receipt of self-studies and offered feedback. Mr. Lundgren added that we are definitely ahead of where we were last time. Dr. Tullos added that she meets with Leslie Webb on a weekly basis regarding SAEM´s portion of accreditation. Dr. Denman reported that Dr. Pellett is doing a great job keeping all of the accreditation processes on task.

2. Enrollment Planning
Dr. Tullos reported that high demand enrollments are currently a major focus in Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and Academic Affairs. All of the IET programs are being viewed as high demand programs. Dr. Tullos is working with Margaret Badgley on programs at the University Centers.

VII. Cabinet reports on community events and meetings attended

Dr. McIntyre: Local Caucus, Emerging Leaders Retreat, Rotary, CWU basketball games, Terry Martin poetry event

Dr. Denman: Lunch with ADCO members, Landmarks and Design Commission, local Caucus

Mr. Corona: No report.

Dr. Tullos: CASA Board meeting, Terry Martin poetry event, Vestry, Economic Development Group Executive Committee, City Council meeting, CWU women´s basketball game

Dr. Baker: No report.

Mr. Lundgren: Kittitas Environmental Education Network (KEEN)