COUNCIL OF DEANS

July 5, 2000

The Council of Deans met in regular session at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2000, in the Provost's Conference Room. John Mosbo presided, and the following council members were present: Bob Everding, Joe Horton, Maurice Lee, Elaine McNiece, Sally Roden, and Ron Toll. Jonathan Glenn represented Sam Buchanan, Debbie Barnes represented Kathleen Atkins, and Barbara Williams represented Neil Hattlestad.

The COD minutes of June 28 were approved as circulated.

McNiece presented the Graduate Council minutes of June 30.

McNiece moved to recommend the following new course:

MATH 5308 Mathematical Thinking for K-8 Teachers

Toll seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Mosbo asked for comments or concerns regarding a non-classified evaluation draft document. The discussion was postponed until July 19.

Mosbo distributed comparative salary information prepared by Roger Lewis and asked the deans to provide data on faculty whose salaries are below average amounts. The data are due to the provost by July 14.

Mosbo asked the deans to provide biographical material on new faculty by August 1. McNiece distributed a tentative schedule for New Faculty Orientation. Mosbo asked the deans to develop or continue plans for integrating new faculty into the university community.

Mosbo reported on recent meetings with the Summer Student Government Association.

Mosbo reminded the deans to submit the following: equipment requests are due today; salary bonus recommendations are due July 14; and faculty morale and impact issues are due July 31. He also reminded the COD of the topic for the focused meeting on July 31 and stated that Toll would lead the discussion. Mosbo stressed the importance of keeping an eye on fall course enrollments and making sure there are enough sections, particularly general education, in which to register entering students.

Dean Reports

Lee reported on efforts to offer basic Spanish classes for faculty and staff.

Mosbo asked for input on organization of the Academic Timetable, and he distributed copies of an article from the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Following a motion by Horton and a second by Everding, the meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m.