COUNCIL OF DEANS

April 19, 2000

The Council of Deans met in regular session at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2000, in the Provost's Conference Room. John Mosbo presided, and the following council members were present: Kathleen Atkins, Sam Buchanan, Bob Everding, Neil Hattlestad, Joe Horton, Maurice Lee, Elaine McNiece, Sally Roden, and Ron Toll.

The COD minutes of April 13 were approved as amended.

Mosbo asked for input in developing a plan for disbursement of 2000-2001 salary bonus monies within academic areas. Discussion followed.

Mosbo reminded the COD to reserve June 8 and 9 for a retreat. He asked the deans to submit topics that would be appropriate for discussion at the retreat.

Dean Reports

Atkins reminded the deans of the Professional Development Schools mini-conference scheduled for this afternoon.

McNiece reported on a recent meeting of the Arkansas Graduate Deans' Association. Primary topics discussed at that meeting were alternatives to teacher certification and post-baccalaureate certificates. Discussion followed. McNiece informed the deans that letters regarding public service grants and reassigned time will go out to faculty tomorrow.

Toll reminded the deans that on May 1 and 2 Gordon McCray of Wake Forest University will be on campus to discuss technology during a series of meetings. A full schedule is forthcoming.

Roden (1) expressed appreciation for the work done by Andrew Cohen, Director of Exemplary Studies, for the Honors Convocation held last Sunday; (2) reported on an advising retreat last weekend; (3) stated that there will be a Clustered Learning Program Faculty Forum later today presented by David Harvey, Steve Lance, Carolyn Kelley, Ellen Stengel, Don Whistler, and Jayme Stone.

The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

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