Members present: Jeff Bewsey, Dennis Benson, Cory Causby, Chris Dahlquist, Debbie Justice, Heather List, Karen Lunnen, Alvin Proffit, Judy Revere, Newton Smith, Keith Stiles, Kathy Wong.

Members Absent: Debbie Beck , Debie Connelly, Joab Cotton, Jamie Edwards, Fred Hinson, Edward Johnson, Dixie McGinty, Gayle Miller,Wilma Nations, Jeanine Newman, Rachel Reilly, Lauren Riggan, Kasie Setzer, Austin Spencer, Robert Vartabedian.

Guest: none.

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The regularly scheduled meeting of the University Advisory Council was called to order on March 16, 2004, at 3:30 p.m.

Leadership Institute Showcase, Chris Dahlquist

• Chris reminded everyone about the upcoming Leadership Institute Showcase scheduled for March 17 & 18 in the UC Illusions Club.

• Chris also gave a brief description of the Leadership Institute. He indicated that there was space for 60 people and he is currently accepting nominations.

Proposal for Finding Dedicated Training Space, Chris Dahlquist

• A solution to this issue is being explored by Dianne Lynch in the Chancellor's Office.

Parking Fine Proposal, Heather List

• Heather reported that the SGA had taken a look at the proposal on a line by line basis and agreed with all but a few items included in the proposal. The major issue was parking. The feeling was that parking spaces were being taken away at the same time enrollment is increasing. They also felt that increasing parking fines was not the only answer.

• The major needs suggestions that came out of SGA discussion were 1.) Need to develop a reliable shuttle system and 2.) Need to enforce the parking rules that are in effect.

• The SGA said they would support the proposal if they had some assurances that the shuttle system would be improved.

• The Staff Forum supported the proposal and the Faculty Senate resolved to accept the recommendation that something needs to be done.

• It was decided that the UAC would support increasing the fines and at the same time also suggest that Mr. McAbee consult with the Traffic & Security Committee on other ancillary issues regarding needs that should be addressed.

• Keith Stiles will draft a letter to Mr. McAbee and Mr. Wooten containing the UAC proposal.

Faculty/Staff Parking Stickers, Heather List

•  Heather reported that the Traffic & Security Committee had met to discuss possible solutions to the burden of purchasing parking stickers for many of the lowest paid employees.

• The two solutions that seemed the most equitable were 1.) To charges individuals based on a percentage of salary and 2.) Implement Zone parking.

• The UAC members in attendance felt that the Zone Parking suggestion provided the most equitable solution.

• Keith Stiles will draft a letter to Mr. McAbee and Mr. Wooten containing the UAC proposal.

Students Writing Parking Tickets, Heather List

• Discussion on this topic was centered around concern for the safety of students who may be involved in writing tickets. The fact that they are not in uniform, which creates a credibility issue with students or faculty/staff, and the fact that the students are not paid employees poses a possible liability threat to the University if one of these students did get hurt. It was suggested that Rich Kucharski be consulted about possible liability issues.

• Keith will draft a proposal to Mr. McAbee and Mr. Wooten stating our position that students should not be involved in writing parking tickets.

Motor Pool Location and Pick-up, Heather List

• The Traffic & Security Committee met to discuss this issue and came up with a couple of suggestions. 1.) Provide better signage indicating location for motor pool and 2.) Moving motor pool to Facilities Management Office and restrict hours of operation to 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

• Demand times for and availability of vehicles, as well as, the budget issue of a minimum daily charge if required to pick up a vehicle a day early were seen as a potential restrictions to the suggestion of changing the location and hours of operation.

• It was decided that the proposal sent forward would be to provide better signage.

Updates to UAC website, Keith Stiles

• Keith requested that committee chairs forward the names of committee members to him so the UAC website can be updated.

Holiday Schedule Referral from Staff Forum, Keith Stiles

• UAC has approved the proposal presented by Staff Forum and will forward to be presented to Executive Council.

Administrative Update, Dianne Lynch.

• No report

Faculty Senate Update, Newt Smith

• Newt reported that the Faculty Senate is getting ready to tackle a number of issues including:

• The initial report from the task force on instructional technologies has been received.

• Development of standards for faculty appraisals.

• Faculty Senate elections are scheduled for next week.

• Concerns about intellectual property.

• Will request that the Strategic Planning Committee provide an update at least twice per year.

Student Government Update, Heather List

• No report

Staff Forum Update, Dennis Benson

• Dennis reported that the Governance committee was in the process of gathering nominations electronically for the upcoming Staff Forum elections.

• Dennis attended an annual meeting of system-wide Staff Forums in Greensboro . The major agenda items included a presentation by SEANC representatives. The main issues that SEANC representatives are working on include:

• Pay increases (will probably be 2-4%, but they are lobbying for 10%)

• Health Care Costs

• Replenishment of the retirement fund

• Collective Bargaining for state employees

• The group decided to try having monthly meetings. A teleconference has been scheduled for April 12 th at 1:00PM.

Open Comments

• None

 The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 3:30 PM .

Respectfully submitted,

Jeff Bewsey