President's Council Meeting Summary
Present: Dene Thomas,
Absent:
Guest: Jerry Hindberg,
Calendar Review
Calendars
for August and September were distributed noting President’s travel and major
campus events.
President’s Report
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President Thomas took Provost Fernàndez
on an introductory tour to several outreach communities on July 30, 31 and
August 1. The tour included visits to Kooskia, Orofino, Lapwai,
Grangeville and
·
Ken Clark has
been hired as the Director of Grants and Contracts.
·
Bert Sahlberg has been hired as the College Communications
Coordinator. He will join the staff on
August 18.
·
Interviews are
currently being conducted for the College Development Director.
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In
Direct
reports to President Thomas: Controller;
Budget
Direct
report to
Direct
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Provost and Vice Presidents’
Reports
Provost:
The Council for Academic Affairs and Programs met on
July 17. Most discussion focused on a draft policy for
the delivery of post-secondary education.
Regions are designated and guidelines are provided for delivery in a
region other than those designated. There also was considerable discussion on new
Board rules that apply to multi-subject endorsement for licensure of
instructors. For more information on
this topic, contact Dr. Fernàndez.
Community Programs:
Economic Development Summit is scheduled for November 12, at the Red
Lion, to foster cooperation and collaboration on grants and partnerships in
Region II, north
CDA:
Administrative Services:
The State Board of Education will next week in
Bonds sold for $10.5 million on behalf of the
The FY2005 Capital Projects
Proposal has been submitted to the Permanent Building Fund Advisory
Council.
Major Capital Improvement
projects include: (1) Long Range Facility Plan and Parking Expansion Planning
($200,000); (2) Renovation of Old Science Building ($1,782,000); and (3)
Renovation and Purchase of New Music Building ($770,000) for a total of
$2,752,000. Alterations and Repair
projects include: (1) Pedestrian Walkway/Fire Land Replacement ($95,000); (2)
Tennis Facility Lighting ($65,000); (3) Industrial Agriculture Complex
Expansion ($275,000); (4) Irrigation Water System Upgrade ($295,000); (5)
Language Center Windows/Exterior Refurbishment ($185,000); (6) HVAC Control
Center ($110,000); (7) Grease Trap Bypass Removal ($100,000); and (8) Campus
Handrail Improvement ($82,000) for a total of $1,207,000.
Beginning August 3, all
classified staff, irregular help, and all part time employees, regardless of
classification, will positive report their time on-line utilizing I-Time, the
state payroll system. Training sessions
have been conducted and additional training will be offered as employees return
to campus.
Student Affairs:
Fall 2003 headcount is up approximately
8.3 percent increase and FTE is up approximately 6.9 percent. Dr. Meier provided analysis of the headcount
by major and projected fall 2003 increase by instructional division.
Residence hall space is at
capacity. The Red Lion and the college
have an agreement to lease 24 spaces in the Seaport building for our residence
hall overflow. A residence web site has been established to
assist students find potential housing and room mates.
The Housing Director is
working on teaming with the
Institutional Planning, Research and Assessment:
PSR 1.5
Credit hour increase was up 1.7 percent
PSR 1.7
Academic courses offered off campus:
headcount increase 15.8 % credits 18.5 %
PSR 6.3 2002
Nursing exam pass rate is 96.8.
Around The Table
The Advertising Core Team has published on the intranet
advertising policies and procedures to provide guidelines for consistent
advertising.
Statewide Health Care Symposium for small businesses on
September 23 at the
Jerry Hindberg will be the
interim IT director beginning August 26.
The next President's Council will be on Wednesday, August
20, at