Members Present: Tori Ellison, Linda Sutton, Carolyn Parris, Jeanine Knowles, Dianne Lynch, Roger Turk, Bill Haggard, Dave Whitaker, Saretta Tatum, Jesse Lyons, Jermaine Perry, Lisa Scruggs, Linda Beja, Candy Benson, Jane Hall, Andy DeGrove, Casey Hurley, Will Peebles, Litta Adams, John Ritchie, John Bardo, JJ Rowe, and Fred Hinson

Members Absent: Lisa Bloom, Kathy Wright, and Joe CowanGuests Present: Chris Dohlquist, Kathy Wong, Jeff Bewsey, Bob Caruso, Dusty Smith, Andy Comrie, and Chuck Wooten.

The meeting was called to order at 3:32 PM.

A brief introduction of new members was given after roll call.

Communications Committee Report: The committee has developed the UAC Web site and Sharing Governance newsletter to inform the community about the UAC. Carry forward the ideas of cross-constituency representation and developments of networks for all constituencies. Attachment will follow with end of the year report.

Leadership Committee Report: Mission statement attached following the report. Chris Dahlquist — Training and Development Coordinator has developed four pronged approach to training with a company called DDI, Development Developments International; Training Tuesdays, management and Supervisory Essentials, and Cat Links. Contact information is on the handout. It was noted that these training initiatives fit into the mission statement of the Leadership committee.

Issue 14 — Chargebacks from the Physical Plant to departments: Andy Comrie, Physical Plant Director spoke to this issue providing a background on what the Physical Plant does — including structure and fees. The Plant consists of 2.4 million square feet and has two main goals; developing .new facilities and renovation of old facilities. Charge back is part of the mechanism that enables Physical Plant to monitor how much ‘free’ work is done on behalf of the departments and entities of the university. Rates seem reasonable when compared to other universities in the system. Faulty equipment will be replaced, but additional work that changes the current state of the facility will be charged.

Chancellor Bardo Budget Discussions: Chancellor Bardo discussed with members the current state of the budget. The state has three kinds of money; capital construction, continuation budget, and locally generated revenues that include Student fees, federal money, interest off endowments, income from auxiliary services, bookstore revenues, gifts, etc. Capital revenues are just to build things. Proposed budget cuts will be coming from the continuation budget, which contains the salary monies. 56 % of total budget comes from state, as WCU is a state assisted institution and not state supported. Faculty salaries, staff and administrative salaries not part of an auxiliary fund are under cut funds. In addition, a State Personnel Act (SPA) hiring freeze has been initiated so that those who are displaced can fill open spots.

The meeting was adjourned to dinner in the Dining Room at 5:05 PM

Respectfully Submitted,
David A. Whitaker

Council Secretary