President's Council Meeting Summary

February 26, 2003

 

 

Present:  Kathy Martin, Rob Lohrmeyer, Rita Morris, Whitney Pugh, Carmen Rahm, Renee Hofeldt, Deacon Meier, Richard Moore, Patty Leonard, Chet Herbst, Janis VanHook

 

Absent:  Dean Froehlich

 

Guest:    Karen Evans

 

Calendar Review

Calendars for February and March were distributed noting President’s travel and major campus events.

 

March 4                        Presidents’ Council – Boise

March 6-7                     State Board of Education Meeting – Boise

March 10-14                 Native American Awareness Week

March 14                      Nez Perce Advisory Board Meeting

March 17-21                 Spring Break

 

President’s Report

 

  • Federal Appropriations Request:  President Thomas reported on meetings with Senator Craig, Senator Crapo and Representative Otter in Washington, D.C.  On February 12, to discuss FY04 federal appropriations requests.   The meetings were very positive.

 

FY2004 projects included in appropriated request include:

Ø      Idaho Virtual Incubator, Phase 4 Fulfillment Centers.  Project would create three fulfillment centers around the state as a proven model for global e-commerce.

Ø      Distance delivery of Fire Fighting Theory and Technique classes.  Development of existing curriculum for on-line delivery and enhancement of access to training for rural volunteer fire departments, and creation of opportunities for people to participate in degree-granting programs. 

Ø      American Indian Student in the Leadership of Education.  Program will develop a summer and distance delivery certification program to paraprofessionals and others interested in Indian Education.

 

  • ACE-WHER Conference:  President Thomas also attended the American Council on Education - Women in Higher Education conference for state coordinators.  LCSC is one of ten regional institutions (UI, WSU, EWU, SFCC, Gonzaga, NIC, Whitworth, SDCC, SCC) participating in the Women in Higher Education Roundtable program.  While at the conference, President Thomas accepted an award for our region’s accomplishments in providing innovative and creative programming and establishment of a mentor program.
  • The Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee co-chairs, Senator Dean Cameron and Representative Maxine Bell, held a town hall meeting on February 7, at LCSC.   They discussed General Fund Budget issues and asked for community comments.
  • FY2003 Budget:  The Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee approved an Omnibus Negative Supplemental Bill that would reduce general funds to schools and other state agencies for the current school year.  The amount proposed is equivalent to a 2% holdback. The proposal was approved by the House on Tuesday, and the Senate will vote today.    LCSC has submitted an impact statement to the State Board of Education.  If the FY2003 hold back is approved, LC will utilized the reserve that President Thomas held back earlier in the year. 

·        FY2004 Budget:  Republican leaders have endorsed a budget for next year that would cut $66 million from the state public schools budget and $16 million from colleges and universities.   

  • Employee Awards Social:  The employee annual award social is scheduled for Thursday, May 8, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., in the Williams Conference Center.  The College Foundation has authorized the same level of support ($3,762) as they provided last year.

 

Awards:

Foundation                    $500

Talkington                     $500

Exempt                         $300

Classified                      $300

Adjunct             $300

Three each President’s Teaching at $300 each for a total of $900

 

Provost and Vice Presidents’ Reports

 

Provost: 

  • Governor Kempthorne was on campus Saturday, February 15, to meet with a group of approximately 30 community leaders about bonding for state building construction.  The group discussed general strategies for influencing legislators and educating others.
  • The Idaho Humanities Council honored Horace Axtell with an award at a reception on February 21 in Lewiston.  
  • NASC Progress Report:   The NASC Progress visit is scheduled for April 11.    Provost Morris distributed the draft progress report.   The Council was asked to review the report and notify Provost Morris and Chet Herbst of any suggestions and matters of fact by early next week.   President Thomas requested Council members to acknowledge by e-mail that each has reviewed the document.

 

Administrative Services:

The student fee hearing is scheduled for March 26 at 3:00 p.m.  Feedback will be utilized to finalize the recommendation that will be submitted to the State Board of Education in April.  

 

Vice President for Student Affairs:

  • The FBI has arrested one man and several more search warrants have been issued on and near the University of Idaho this morning, February 26.   It appears the charges are related to VISA fraud charges; however, terrorism is also being investigated. 
  • The Student Health Insurance committee met with a consultant last week to develop templates for processes and procedures.  The full-fee paying (eight credits) students will be targeted.  The RFP will be released within the next two weeks.

 

Direct Reporting Units

 

Athletic Department:  Saturday, March 1, is senior recognition night for men’s and women’s basketball teams.

 

College Advancement:

  • For the current academic year, the Foundation has awarded over $174,000 in scholarships - 25 endowed scholarships and 17 non-endowed scholarships – over 110 students.  This semester $8,500 from an unrestricted scholarship fund was available for the Office of Recruitment and Retention to use to recruit and retain students.  That office was able to assist 27 students – 16 of which were retained and 11 of which they were able to enroll. 
  • The Foundation sponsors the Adopt a Scholar program whereby a donor may “adopt” an LCSC Foundation Scholar by donating $1,500, the amount of their scholarship.  Currently, there are 9 adopters and 22 Foundation Scholars.  Each year 10 scholarships are awarded to incoming Idaho and Asotin County freshman. 
  • A new group of members has been formed within the Foundation.  This group was formed to recognize people who have been loyal supporters of LCSC and also for cultivation purposes.  There are 22 general members, many who have been former Foundation Board members.   In late April, they will be invited to attend the Foundation’s annual meeting and in the future will be invited to attend Foundation and college events.
  • The Foundation sent a letter to 28 area legislators asking for their support of the bonding issue.

 

Institutional Planning, Research and Assessment: 

  • Strategic planning milestones have been identified and will be distributed to the Council for review.  Presidential guidance initiatives will be followed up. 
  • Consolidation on LCSC facts and reports will be coordinated and released from the Institutional Research
  • Assessment advisory group is exploring concept to establish an advisory group to coordinate all campus assessment activities, including overall program assessment review.

 

 

Other Reports

 

Professional Staff Organization: The next PSO meeting is scheduled for March 26.

 

Classified Staff Organization:  

  • The CSO luncheon and election of officers is scheduled on April 17. 
  • The CSO Silent Auction is Thursday and Friday.  Proceeds will support the CSO luncheon and Moss Family Fund.

 

Faculty Senate: 

  • The Faculty Affairs Committee is researching financial exigency policies and procedures. 
  • The Budget Liaison Committee will meet this afternoon. 
  • The Administrative Procedures Committee is reviewing a policy for a standing tenure and promotion committee. 

 

Around The Table

Community Programs:  The Coeur d’Alene Center was flooded in the basement.  Steps are being taken to address the damage to records and potential health issues.

 

School of Technology:  Twenty-five students from the Business Management and Hotel Restaurant Management programs have qualified for national DEC competition scheduled April 13-17 in Orlando.  

 

Information Technology: 

  • The move to the Outlook Exchange 2000 e-mail server has been phased in over the last two months.   
  • At an upcoming national Datatel meeting, Carmen Rahm will participate on a panel regarding campus cruiser implementation.
  • During the first week of April, IT will implement a Datatel upgrade to RF-17.

 

Student Affairs:

  • The Student Senate gave $250 to American Cancer Society in the name of Dean Froehlich.

 

  • The statewide student government association has an opportunity to utilize four billboards in the Boise area.  They have decided to publicize messages supporting bonding.

 

Meeting Adjourned

The next President's Council will be on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:00 a.m., in the Alumni Board Room.