University Executive Committee Meeting Notes

April 12, 2007

Rollin Richmond

Jená Burges (for Rick Vrem)

Carl Coffey

Steve Butler

Rob Gunsalus

Anna Kircher

Denice Helwig

Carol Terry

Patty Lindley, Staff Support

President’s Report

President Richmond reported:

that a meeting to discuss the May 2 Tribal Leaders Education Summit was held on April 11; President Richmond will be following up on several items.
that he will be summarizing CSU and HSU 07/08 budget information with the President’s Cabinet on April 13; his final HSU budget decisions will be announced during the week of April 16.
that he met with student representatives on April 9, where they discussed the proposed IRA fee increase.
that his office has received a freedom of information act request. Anna Kircher noted that the CSU is drafting a records retention policy which is anticipated to be completed by 2008.
that Ombudsperson, Margaret Kelso, has indicated that she is not available to continue in this capacity for an additional term.
that he reviewed the emergency preparedness audit; this item will be reviewed again by the University Executive Committee in October, 2007.

Other Reports

Vice President Butler reported:

that the EOP Honors Ceremony is being held today.
Spring Preview is occurring this weekend with record numbers attending.
the Outstanding Student Awards ceremony will be held on April 23.
HSU has a new electric vehicle to assist disabled students.
the draft AASCU report, as a result of their recent visit to HSU regarding our Hispanic retention efforts, will be distributed for review.
the Sustainable Living, Arts & Music Festival is occurring on April 21.
the Women’s Resource Center “Take Back the Night” activities are occurring on April 20.

Jená Burges reported:

that the list of HSU Student Outcomes (what all HSU graduates should know and be able to do as a result of their HSU experience), prepared as part of the WASC accreditation process, are complete; a copy was distributed. The committee is beginning their work on the assessment phase.

Vice President Gunsalus reported:

that an HSU web site has been developed highlighting Professor Dr. Stephen Sillett, Professor, and Kenneth L. Fisher, Chair in Redwood Forest Ecology at Humboldt State University.
the Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony, featuring Kenneth L. Fisher, Michelle D. Kelly, and Wesley Chesbro is scheduled for April 19.

Vice President Coffey reported:

that the draft State Funded Capital Outlay Program 2008/09 Priority List (dependent upon the passage of a bond) is available, which he distributed.

Carol Terry reported:

that information will be distributed outlining the year-end cut-off dates for purchasing.

Anna Kircher reported:

that her area is busy preparing for the upcoming moves, as a result of the completion of the Behavioral and Social Sciences building.
that a working group is reviewing HSU’s e-mail and calendaring programs; there will be an opportunity to view various product demonstrations during the Fall Semester.