University Executive Committee Meeting Notes

March 20, 2008

Rollin Richmond

Ken Ayoob

Steve Butler

Rob Gunsalus

Denice Helwig

Jim Howard

Nancy Hurlbut

Anna Kircher

Mark Larson

Bob Snyder

Carol Terry

Ray Wang

Patty Lindley, Staff Support

Guests:

Jená Burges

Priscella Camacho

Greg Crawford

Darryl Hamm

Kevin O’Brien

Marylyn Paik-Nicely

Stephen Silver

Kevin Simmons

Terria Smith

President’s Report

President Richmond introduced the new CSU attorney assigned to HSU, Stephen Silver, who attended the meeting with Darryl Hamm, HSU’s outgoing attorney.

President Richmond reported:

  • that he, along with the vice presidents, are preparing budget recommendations which will be submitted to the University Budget Committee.
  • that comments regarding the draft Access to Excellence document (http://www.calstate.edu/acadaff/System_Strategic_Planning/draft-revised.shtml) should be directed to him.
  • that he met with a large group recently to discuss CMS and the recommended delay of the student module implementation. He noted the importance of developing a clear plan for moving forward which would clarify expectations of those involved.
  • that he attended the March 19 Arcata City Council meeting to express concerns about the proposed Arcata Endeavor site.

Required Declaration of a Major

Bob Snyder and Jená Burges reported on this item, noting that the Senate passed a resolution (http://www.humboldt.edu/~acadsen/Resolution11-05-06-EPrevised2APPROVED.doc) in 2005 which addressed this issue. Due to an implementation oversight, transfer students have not been expected to meet this requirement and this will be corrected.


California Big Time & Social Gathering

Priscella Camacho, Kevin Simmons and Marylyn Paik-Nicely discussed the upcoming California Big Time and Social Gathering event planned on campus April 11-13. They are attempting to raise additional funds. President Richmond offered to send a letter, co-signed by Priscella Camacho, to the local tribal chairpersons requesting donations. Vice President Butler suggested that discussions take place to identify responsible parties for this event to ensure it’s continuance in the future.

Chargeback Policy, Student Disability Resource Center

Kevin O’Brien shared a chargeback proposal for services provided by the Student Disability Resource Center for non-matriculated students, faculty, guests, etc. It was recommended that he discuss this with the Carl Hansen, Director of Extended Education, Provost Snyder, and Carol Terry to propose an arrangement which would minimize the administrative paperwork required by the chargeback process. Other items of concern will be incorporated into ongoing budget discussions.

Strategic Planning

Greg Crawford and Jená Burgess joined in the discussion about the draft WASC report. It was noted that Phillip Rouse’s quality improvement expertise may be beneficial to the campus in addressing strategic planning issues. It was agreed that it will be important for the university to develop and institute appropriate and priority focused processes that are simpler and transparent. Jená and Greg will prepare a summary, including recommendations for moving the process forward, for discussion at the March 27 University Executive Committee meeting.

Other Reports

Vice President Butler reported: