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Steering Committee Minutes: September 7, 2001
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Steering Committee Meeting |
Present: Anthony Clark Arend, Timothy Beach, Robert Cumby, Judy Feder, Ellen Henderson, Harvey Iglarsh, Marcia Morris, Eusebio Mujal-Leon, Diana Owen, Victoria Pedrick, Terrence Reynolds, Kathryn Temple. I. Introductions II. Role of Steering Committee The Chair reminded members of the Committee that they serve as a “cabinet” of sorts for the Executive Faculty. In serving in such a capacity, the Chair noted that they are unable to “speak for” the Executive Faculty. He also reminded members of the need for confidentiality. Vicki Pedrick noted the absence of formal minutes being taken for Steering Committee meetings. She suggested that implementation of formal minutes might reduce feelings of “disconnect” between the Executive Faculty and the Steering Committee. Harvey Iglarsh suggested formal minutes would feel disjointed and proposed annotated agendas be implemented for Steering Committee Meetings. The Steering Committee decided to implement the publication of annotated agendas for further Steering Committee meetings. III. Committee Assignments IV. Constitution/Agendas/Minutes from 1999-2001 The Chair distributed copies of the Executive Faculty Constitution, Agendas, and Minutes for the last two academic years. He suggested that all members of the Steering Committee review the materials in order to have a sense of the kinds of issues the Executive Faculty has dealt with in the past. V. Items for Immediate Action A. Merit Review Committee Appointments Bob Cumby noted that there are two individuals left on the Merit Review committee: Wayne Davis and Janet Mann. He reported that the committee’s progress towards completion of its charge was unclear. It was concluded by members of the Steering Committee that further information was necessary before deciding how best to assist with the work of this committee. They decided to reconvene to hear reports from members of the Merit Review Committee. B. MCPC Appointment to Replace Reena Aggarwal (School of Business) The Chair notified the Steering Committee of a vacancy of the Executive Faculty’s representative to the Main Campus Planning Commission. The Chair proposed several possible candidates for the position. The committee concluded that those candidates should be contacted by the Chair to determine their willingness to serve on the MCPC. C. Appointments to Space Committee The Chair noted the Space Committee’s advisory role its charge to develop a 5 year plan for Main Campus space allocation. Discussion followed on the role of this committee and it was concluded that Executive Faculty representatives should be reappointed, particularly because of anticipated back-fill space and transition in the office of the University Provost. D. Appointment(s) to Library Review Committee E. Appointment to Message Committee The Chair noted that the Message Committee lacked a chair. A brief discussion followed about the purpose of the Message Committee. It was concluded the Committee should be reconstituted to be in place for the new Provost and that a chair for the new Committee should be appointed as well. F. Deans Visits to Executive Faculty The Chair noted the importance of facilitating communication between University administration and faculty. The Chair proposed that Deans and other University administrators visit Executive Faculty meetings throughout the calendar year. The committee unanimously agreed. VI. Possible Items for the Agenda of the Executive Faculty Meeting of September 21st A. Introduction and Approval of Steering Committee Members B. Approval of Committee Appointments C. Merit Review Committee Report D. Athletic Department Review Committee |