Members present: Fred Hinson, Kathy Wong, Bob Orr, Keith Stiles, Karen Lunnen, Bob Vartabedian, Dixie McGinty, Phyllis Bolick, and Roger Turk

A quorum was not present at the meeting so none of the Business agenda items could be resolved however each agenda item was discussed

Breaking the norm

Most agreed that it was a wonderful suggestion to feature Western people by letting others know of their work. However, it was felt that this required a committee structure and procedures for facilitating the activities. Given everyone's workload the general thought was that "committee creep" needed to be avoided and that the end result wouldn't warrant the time and effort.

Traffic and Security Committee

This committee, while currently inactive, will play an important role in the future as Western enacts its campus master plan. With all the given changes in parking, shuttle service, costs, etc. the discussion centered on the importance of having a active committee well representative of the constituents at Western. It was felt that students had adequate representation through SGA but that faculty and staff needed appropriate representation. Secondly, the conversation centered on the committee becoming a standing committee of the UAC. Concern was expressed that the committee might lose some of it constituent focus if it was placed in a divisional structure.

Faculty and Staff Benefits Committee

Again, the conversation focused on having a very active Faculty and Staff Benefits committee. It was shared that this committee would not be a part of the new Faculty governance organization, and since it was a required committee, the thought was that it should become a standing committee of the UAC. Again, concern was expressed that the committee might lose some of it constituent focus if it was placed in a divisional structure. The conversation centered on the importance of this committee and the need for the committee to become very active given concerning over benefits.

All these business items are to be brought to closure at the May Council Meeting

The next council meeting date was recommended to be on Tuesday, May 6, at the regular meeting time.

The Executive Committee should present a slate of officer candidates at the May meeting.

Respectively submitted.

Bob Orr