COUNCIL OF DEANS

April 5, 2000

The Council of Deans met in regular session at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2000, in the Provost's Conference Room. John Mosbo presided, and the following council members were present: Kathleen Atkins, Sam Buchanan, Bob Everding, Joe Horton, Maurice Lee, and Ron Toll. Jimmy Ishee represented Neil Hattlestad, and Elaine McNiece and Sally Roden were absent.

Mosbo led discussion concerning the number of introductory statistics courses and introduction of basic computer skills. Following discussion, Mosbo indicated that he would send a formal request to the deans for information about the two topics, with a deadline of the end of the spring semester.

Mosbo led discussion of faculty ranks.

Mosbo informed the council that a webpage is being developed for prospective faculty that will provide links to local information. He also led a brief discussion of contracts awarded under Board Policy No. 302.

Toll left at 10:30 a.m., and Steve Addison represented him for the remainder of the meeting.

Mosbo reported on initiatives by International Programs to bolster enrollments of international students.

Dean Reports

Buchanan reported that he, Mosbo, and Jonathan Glenn recently attended the annual meeting of the North Central Association in Chicago. He also reminded the council of the NCA evaluation team visit scheduled for next Monday-Wednesday, and asked the deans to be on call for the duration of the visit.

Lee announced that Jim Shelton and Jim Deitrick of the Philosophy and Religion Department won a $10,000 Oxford award.

Atkins distributed information about a Professional Development Schools Mini-conference scheduled for April 19. Guest speakers will be Martha Brady, Emily Rodgers, and Pat Wall, all from Northern Arizona University. She stated that the deans will receive status reports on teacher preparation restructuring.

Addison informed the deans that a presentation by Dr. Ben Waggoner had been well attended and was well received.

Mosbo informed the deans that Healthsource will remain in effect as UCA's health carrier through December 2000. He also stated that he will soon distribute a report from a committee chaired by Gilbert Baker that was charged to review the student evaluation process.

The meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.