University Executive Committee Meeting Notes

March 8, 2007

Rollin Richmond

Rick Vrem

Carl Coffey

Mike Reilly (for Steve Butler)

Rob Gunsalus

Anna Kircher

Denice Helwig

Saeed Mortazavi

Carol Terry

Patty Lindley, Staff Support

President Richmond reported:

that a report of the February 26 Access to Excellence campus discussion will be prepared and distributed to the University Executive Committee members.
that he is convening a follow-up meeting to discuss the March 2 Northern California Tribal Leaders Education Summit.
that he will make a final decision by March 9 regarding the engagement of a student referendum to address the proposed IRA fee increase. He noted that he has met with student representatives recently who have raised three main issues: 1) they are concerned about use of the Higher Education Price Index; 2) they recommend review of the fee after a period of years; and 3) they recommend a student referendum be implemented.
that the P-16 Council (which coordinates activities between K-12 and higher education in our region) is moving forward, focusing on data collection about Native American students in the local secondary schools and the implementation of practices which will improve the rate of those students who successfully attend high school and college.
President Richmond requested that Carol Terry review at an upcoming University Executive Committee meeting the process/guidelines for allocating lottery funds.
Enrollment Management Advisory Committee Recommendations were discussed:

Recommendation #1 (Centralizing the look and content of campus outreach materials – both printed and web based)

Vice President Gunsalus was asked to review this recommendation, including the existing charge-back system.

Recommendation #2 (Departments should be surveyed regarding their potential for growth, the resources necessary to achieve that growth and a timetable for results)

In addition to noting the importance of including academic representatives in such an activity, it was also suggested that a better gauge of potential demand would be a review of enrollment shifts within the CSU.

Recommendation #3 (Comprehensive analysis of scheduling practices across the university)

Jená Burges is forming a committee to discuss this item further.

Academic Senate resolution (#18-06/07-SF) regarding review of the HSU budget process and policy was discussed and a recommendation will be submitted to the Senate Executive Committee.

Other Reports

Saeed Mortazavi reported:

that revisions to Appendix J are being discussed by the Academic Senate at this time.

Mike Reilly reported:

that HSU must confirm its 2007 projected enrollment target with the Chancellor’s Office; it was agreed that 7014 will be reported.
Saeed Mortazavi noted that he has been contacted by a significant number of students who are currently on probation due to their low GPA.

Provost Vrem reported:

that the Outstanding Professor (Christina Accomando) reception and lecture will be held on April 30.

Vice President Gunsalus reported:

that a recent decision by the Alumni Association Board will shift a portion of their reserve funds to a scholarship endowment.

Space Reallocation

Vice President Coffey provided an update on the status of planned space reallocations as a result of the upcoming Behavioral and Social Sciences building completion, as well as the planned temporary relocations necessitated by the Harry Griffith Hall renovation project. An RFP will be issued for individuals wishing to move the small houses from campus prior to them being destroyed. He also reminded the committee of the need to be cognizant of future demolitions such as the houses on Laurel Street that will need to happen when we begin the construction of the Ed Services Building which will likely happen in about 2010- 2011. We have yet to plan for the relocation of the programs that are located in those houses and need to ensure that we keep space available.

06/07 Budget Update

Carol Terry reviewed the status of the 06/07 campus budget. Year-end balances will be discussed at the next University Executive Committee meeting.