Members Present:Jeff Bewsey, Debbie Beck, Kathy Wong, Rachel Riley, Newt Smith, Bob Orr, Debie Connelly. Keith Stiles, Jeff Hughes, Karen Lunnen, Gayle Miller, Bob Vartabedian, Dianne Lynch, Tori Ellison, Nancy Dillard, Courtney Sandler, Lex Davis, Dixie McGinty, Phyllis Bolick, and Dave Whitaker.
Members Absent: Jared Belk, Fred Hinson, Jeanine Newman, Janet Dickinson, and Heather List.
The regularly scheduled meeting of the University Advisory Council was called to order on March 18, 2003 at 3:30PM. The minutes of the previous meetings were distributed and accepted as read.
Vice Chancellor Wooten reported on the method of budgeting the University currently employs. Mr. Wooten explained that the institution is now budgeted based on the number of credit hours of instruction each semester. Previous to 1998, the method used for budgeting was based on how many full time students were enrolled. A handout is available of the power point presentation.
Bob Orr discussed giving more formal standards and procedures to the recent "Breaking A Norm" emails begun by Dr. Gordon Mercer. It was mentioned that there was overwhelming response from the campus community who appreciated knowing what was happening around the University. The UAC seems like a good place for this work, but there is no formal recommendation process, standards, or who will do it? The matter will be discussed again at the April meeting.
The Traffic and Safety committee was discussed also. Members debated whether or not this committee, once part of the Faculty Senate, would become another standing committee of the UAC. After discussion, it was decided that Chief McAbee would be asked whether or not that group has met and its true relevance to the campus.
In addition, making the Faculty/Staff Benefits committee a standing committee of the UAC was on the agenda as well. After several comments both for and against, the matter will be readdressed in April.
Elections for the coming year will be held at the May meeting. Please begin thinking about your nominations.
Dianne Lynch, serving as the Chancellor’s designee had no Administrative Council update. Newt Smith will provide more information about the Faculty Senate restructuring at the next meeting. Lex Davis had no report from the Student Government Association. Keith Stiles reported that the scholarship committee of the Staff Forum was working and that the Service Day had been set for May 6.
Faculty and students are encouraged to send their respective exam schedules to Dave so that the May meeting can be scheduled.
The next meeting of the University Advisory Council will be April 8, 2003 from 3:30-5:00PM in the Catamount Room of the University Center.
Respectfully submitted,
David A. Whitaker
Council Secretary |
