COUNCIL OF DEANS

January 10, 2001

The Council of Deans met in regular session at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2001, 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, Elaine McNiece, Sally Roden, and Ron Toll. David Skotko represented Jane McHaney.

Jim Brosam was present to discuss his duties in public relations. He distributed an outline describing the Office of Communications and goals. Discussion followed, and he departed at 10:00 a.m.

The COD minutes of January 3 were approved as circulated.

Mosbo led a discussion of the possibility of requiring an essay of applicants for admission to the university. Consensus was reached that the possibility should be pursued, and Mosbo will speak to Joe Darling.

Mosbo reminded the deans: (1) of the topic for the focused meeting on Monday; (2) that the draft equipment policy would be discussed January 17; (3) that conflict of interest forms and statement of income forms are due by the end of the month; (4) to provide the names of faculty to serve on the three faculty award committees; (5) that attendance validation forms would be distributed to deans on the 12^th and that completed forms are due to the provost by the 18^th.

Mosbo led a discussion of faculty leadership.

Dean Reports

Buchanan discussed a campus-wide meeting that will be held on February 2 in response to the North Central self-study and visiting team report.

McNiece announced deadlines for sabbatical leave, reassigned time, and public service proposals.

Everding reminded the deans that the Chicago Brass would be on campus January 18, and that tickets are free to faculty and staff. A master class will be held for area high school students and UCA students.

Toll announced a recent NSF grant award to Jim Murray and Paul Hamilton for instructional equipment to support UCA's neurobiology program.

Roden reported that over 200 students were advised on Monday in the advising center. She also reported that the Summer Reading Program Committee has begun its work for the summer 2001 program.

Mosbo asked the deans to update workforce development program information.

Following a motion by Horton and second by Everding, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.