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June 10, 2009 - Barge 314
Present: Jim Gaudino, Wayne Quirk, Bill Vertrees, Charlotte Tullos, Libby Street
Guests: Phil Backlund, Sherer Holter, Tracy Pellett
Information items
1. At 8:30 AM: Phil Backlund and Tracy Pellett regarding updates on NWCCU Accreditation and Assessment
Tracy Pellett distributed the latest draft of Academic Assessment of Student Learning for review and discussion. He added that evidence of student learning and academic achievement at CWU is gathered from three basic sources: general education, program-related, and other institution level data. These data sources form the basis for decision-making and continuous improvement efforts related to student learning at the departmental, college, and institutional levels. Over the last two years, they have really been focusing on assessment at CWU. Every program now submits an annual assessment report.
Phil Backlund gave a brief update on NWCCU Accreditation and reminded cabinet members to review the on-line report and provide feed back as soon as possible. Dr. Quirk reported that Leslie Jones asked for another NWCCU update at the board meeting on Friday. Dr. Backlund will be prepared to present to the group at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Dr. Gaudino asked Dr. Street to convene the assessment and accreditation groups to develop an overall university academic assessment plan that can be incorporated into our accreditation report for the fall visit.
2. At 9:15 AM: Sherer Holter regarding HR issues
Sherer Holter distributed a draft letter that will go out to campus soon regarding options for voluntary leave and donating to the University Foundation. Cabinet members provided feedback. Ms. Holter will rework the memo and send it to Cabinet members for a final review before it is distributed.
Focus items
1. Budget
The group discussed several budget scenarios. Dr. Gaudino reported that in the next few weeks, he would like Ed Day, Shelly Johnson, and each of the vice presidents to meet with him to go over spending plans. In addition, Ed Day and Shelly Johnson will work with Becky Gubser in the next few days on the Academic Affairs spending plan. Dr. Street and Mr. Vertrees will work with Ed Day and Shelly Johnson to prepare the final budget report for the Board of Trustees meeting on Friday.
2. Other items
The issue of moving the names of the Chavez and Owhi rooms from Samuelson to the new SURC is going to the board this week. Cabinet members support moving the rooms to the SURC. Pedro Navarrete will plan a celebration event at the SURC as part of his duties as executive intern this fall.
Dr. Gaudino reported that he would like to move past budget discussions at future Cabinet meetings. He will begin prioritizing future Cabinet items (see below), and Ms. Dawson will work with Dr. Street to develop a 2-3 month agenda schedule. Then cabinet members will know in advance when they will be presenting to the group on the agenda item that they are taking the lead on.
Future items
1. Cabinet & PAC structure: (Lead - Libby Street)
2. Strategic planning, Visioning, Assessment and Evaluation: (Lead - Libby Street)
3. Center Plan: (Lead - Wayne Quirk)
4. Enrollment Management: (Lead - Charlotte Tullos)
5. Communication Plan: (Lead - Ellen Hall or new VP)
6. Marketing/Branding Plan: (Lead - Ellen Hall or new VP)
7. Research/Service Agenda: (Hold for now)
8. Economic Development: (Hold for now)
9. Budget/Finance System: (Lead - Bill Vertrees)
10. Management Information System: (Lead - Bill Vertrees)
11. Legislative Agenda: (Lead - Jim Gaudino)
12. Capital Campaign: (Lead - Ellen Hall or new VP)
13. Diversity Structure: (Hold for now)
14. Town-Gown Relationship: (Hold for now)
15. Electronic Workflows: (Lead - Bill Vertrees)
16. Athletics/Budget Plan: (Lead - Bill Vertrees)
17. IT System: (Lead - Bill Vertrees)
18. Distance Education: (Lead - Wayne Quirk)
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