University Executive Committee Meeting Notes

April 3, 2008

Rollin Richmond

Ken Ayoob

Steve Butler

Carl Coffey

Rob Gunsalus

Denice Helwig

Anna Kircher

Saeed Mortazavi (for Nancy Hurlbut)

John Powell (for Mark Larson)

Steve Smith (for Jim Howard)

Bob Snyder

Carol Terry

Ray Wang

Patty Lindley, Staff Support

Guest:

Mike Reilly

President’s Report

President Richmond reported that:

  • he is waiting for a response from the CSU to our request for a one-year delay of the CMS student module implementation. He plans on including a CMS update on the May 2 President’s Council agenda.
  • the external reviewers of the business program have submitted their report; President Richmond requests input from the University Executive Committee members.
  • he, along with the vice presidents, will be meeting with the Prioritization Task Force on April 3. He expressed his appreciation for Dale Oliver’s leadership of the task force.

Other Reports

John Powell reported:

  • a call for nominations has been issued for a second General Faculty election to fill vacant positions.

Vice President Coffey reported:

  • verbal acceptance of HSU’s offer to purchase the Mill Street property has been received.

CIO Kircher reported:

  • information security audits of all CSU campuses will occur during the next two years.

Vice President Butler reported:

  • Spring Preview will occur on April 11 and 12 – over 800 prospective students and their families are expected. The California Big Time event also is scheduled at this time in Forbes Complex.
  • the EOP Honors Ceremony is occurring on Thursday, April 10
  • the Outstanding Student awards are occurring April 30
  • the March 29 Athletic Auction raised over $190,000 for scholarships
  • student elections take place April 22-24

Systemwide Records/Information Retention and Disposition Schedules Implementation - CSU Executive Order 1031

Following discussion, it was decided that Carol Terry and Ray Wang will survey the current situation and discuss the membership and charge of a steering committee with the University Executive Committee in approximately three weeks. President Richmond will explore document imaging and off-site storage opportunities at the system level.

Report on Teaching Evaluations and Data Analysis & Distribution

Provost Snyder provided an update, noting that a pilot project is anticipated for implementation this year. Provost Snyder was asked to explore the possibility of submitting a proposal to the Senate for consideration. This will be placed on an upcoming University Executive Committee agenda in approximately two weeks.

WASC

A revised summary document of key points and action items has been prepared by Greg Crawford and Jena Burges, to be shared with the President’s Council on April 4.

Enrollment Update

Mike Reilly provided an enrollment update for 2008/09. Freshmen applications are up 26% compared to last year at this time. Freshmen student-of-color applications for fall 2008 have surpassed 2007; Hispanics and Latinos are now 28% of HSU’s freshmen applicant pool. Due to the CSU-mandated admissions closures, HSU’s fall 2008 transfer applications may not reach the fall 2007 level.