University Executive Committee Meeting Notes

February 9, 2006

  • Rollin Richmond
  • Steve Butler
  • Burt Nordstrom
  • Bob Schulz (for Carl Coffey)
  • Rick Vrem
  • Helen Jones
  • Denice Helwig
  • Ann Burroughs
  • Jane Rogers
  • Patty Lindley, Staff Support

Guests:

  • Mary Greta
  • Sean Kearns
  • Lynda Moore

President’s Report

President Richmond reported:

the SEE (Strategic Enrollment Effort) recommendations are available for viewing on the web at http://www.humboldt.edu/~hsupres/SEE/SEEpresident.html.

  • that routine campus e-mails will no longer be sent by the President; the vice presidents will be notified of important items being posted on the Humboldt State News Online.
  • President Richmond recently met with Jerry Schubel, President and CEO of the Aquarium of the Pacific, regarding opportunities to develop HSU’s marine science programs. Mr. Schubel connected President Richmond with Mickey Glantz of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, who plans to visit campus during the spring semester. Mr. Schubel also introduced President Richmond to Brian Baird, Assistant Secretary for Ocean and Coastal Policy, California Resources Agency; President Richmond will meet with his representative while visiting Sacramento in March. Additionally, Margaret Davidson, Director of the Coast Services Center of the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has been invited to visit HSU; President Richmond will plan to meet with her while in Washington, D.C. in late March.
  • that students need to be reminded each semester of the campus smoking policy.

Other reports

Vice President Butler reported:

  • the pilot program for mentoring of Latino freshmen is being set up; student mentors will be hired and trained.
  • a brief emergency exercise was conducted on February 7 in preparation of the full-scale drill during the fall semester. He suggested that course outlines include a notation informing students how to respond during an emergency.
  • that he is working with Bob Schulz and Vice President Coffey regarding campus signage matters.
  • Review of Visit from CSU Chancellor’s Office, CSUMB and CSU- Northridge on the Possibility of Moving to Voice over Internet Protocol for Telephone Service at HSU. Ann Burroughs reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and how it may fit into HSU’s future plans.

Staff Recognition Award – Procedure

Lynda Moore reviewed the proposed campus letter soliciting nominations for the Staff Recognition Awards, as well as a new form which will notify the appropriate administrator, followed by the appropriate vice president of the nomination. Some of the comments included:

  • These awards should reflect exemplary job performance or service to the Community.
  • The campus letter should specify that an individual may receive this award no more than once in a five-year period.
  • A retiring staff member may be nominated, as long as he/she is an active employee at the time of the nomination.
  • Notifying all nominees of their nomination should be considered.
  • Nominations will be requested during the fall semester, with the awards being announced during the Spring Welcome in January 2007.

Discussion of this item will be continued at the February 16 University Executive Committee. A revised letter and routing form will be distributed to the committee, along with an outline of the process.

2007 Appropriations Request

Following discussion regarding possible appropriation requests, (CI-CORE, the CSU Center for International Development, the California Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit), it was decided to continue this discussion at the February 16 University Executive Committee meeting.

Commencement – 2005 Review/2006 Planning

Sean Kearns reviewed the 2005 Commencement. Some of the items discussed included:

  • Increased faculty participation desired
  • Consistency in name reading and consistency in announcing special recognitions (Sean will attend a Council of Deans meeting)
  • Guidance for graduates in procession and ceremony (CNRS does a great job)
  • Preparation for inclement weather
  • Training of ushers
  • Increased signage
  • Enhanced DVD
  • Increased presence across campus (greeters)
  • Sustainable concessions (currently a fundraiser for Volleyball)
  • Commencement programs - differentiation between colleges
  • Additional program information if space permits (explaining regalia colors, etc.)
  • Graduation Fee – possible increase

It was agreed that the 2006 Commencement will be held outdoors, rain or shine. A reception is planned to thank those who participated in the 2005 commencement and to request volunteers for this year.