COUNCIL OF DEANS

August 30, 2000

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

The COD minutes of August 23 were approved as circulated.

McNiece asked for input regarding the National Survey of Student Engagement. COD discussion will continue in late October following further review by the Instructional Development Center.

Mosbo led a discussion of space needs for a new distance education classroom.

Mosbo reported on confusion surrounding recent bonus notifications. Deans will be given copies of letters so that they may clarify any concerns that arise. He also discussed funding trends and salary issues.

Mosbo discussed the procedural process for the Sondra Gordy appeal.

Mosbo informed the deans of the necessity for performing annual written evaluations of department chairs. Discussion followed.

Mosbo (1) distributed a letter from the Association of Governing Boards; (2) distributed information prepared by Roger Lewis on fall enrollments; (3) informed the deans that the number of computer connections in residence halls thus far requested exceeds more than the total requests last year - and several hundred more requests are expected; (4) informed the deans of Family Day scheduled for October 7; (5) reminded the deans that each year the Student Government Association provides funding to student organizations and asked that deans make sure that requests are from recognized student organizations; (6) reported that tickets are now available for an October 10 dinner honoring Stanley Russ; (7) reminded the council that anytime they anticipate difficult situations, a university police officer can be dispatched.

Dean Reports

Horton announced that he plans to step down as Dean of the College of Business Administration. Mosbo indicated that Horton has agreed to serve until a search is completed. Mosbo expressed his enjoyment of working with Horton first as a fellow dean and for the past two years as provost.

Everding announced that the Box Office at the Reynolds Performance Hall is now open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., 450-3265.

Buchanan reminded the deans that PAFs must be processed prior to employment. McNiece informed him that often there are forms to be attached that require time to obtain. Buchanan suggested that the PAF go through with a note explaining that the required attachments will follow.

Mosbo described recent problems with attendance validation forms.

The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

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