President's Council Meeting Summary

May 5, 2004

Present: Dene Thomas, Kathy Martin, Rob Lohrmeyer, Richard Moore, Tony Fernández, Whitney Pugh, Allen Schmook, Bert Sahlberg, Polly Blasko, Debra Lybyer, Williams, Justin Coleman, Dave Taylor, Dawn Byers, Kathie Wilcox, Chet Herbst, Janis VanHook

Calendar Review

Calendars for April and May were distributed noting the administration’s travel and major campus events. A campus meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 11, at 3:00 p.m. to provide updates on strategic planning and budget actions.

President’s Report

President Thomas Dog policy reviewed the Animals on Campus policy 3.116 and recommended modification to include item c: Pets may not be allowed on campus during certain special events.

The search for the Vice President for Administrative Services position is underway. Several applications have been received and the committee is striving to identify a finalist pool by mid-May. The committee has begun reference calls.

Provost

CAAP continues discussion on institutions roles and missions as related to Policy III.Z Delivery of Postsecondary Education. LCSC has indicated interest in developing master programs in social work, teacher education and radiography.

CAAP also supports the proposed Financial Exigency policy which will be presented to the SBOE.

Dr. Mary Hassett has accepted the position of Chair of the Nursing Division.

FY2004 fall headcount for week three is 1931.

Administrative Services

Whitney Pugh represented Dene Thomas at the Presidents’ Council meeting on Tuesday, May 4. Division of Financial Management Director Brian Whitlock indicated that April revenue projections are close to projection.

Discussion focused on what the institution will do if there is another budget deficit next year or what could be done with a budget increase. Discussion also focused on maintenance and operations funding for new facilities.

Student Technology Fee projects announced.

Other Reports

The Jack O’Connor Heritage Center lease is confirmed. Richard Moore is the Interpretive Committee Chair.

The Maureen Streibick Scholarship Fund is being established.

There is a record high senior class of 550 graduating on May 14.

Faculty Senate meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 6 at 3:00 p.m.

The Awards Social is scheduled for May 6 at 3:00 p.m.

Community Programs Advisory Committee meeting and social is scheduled for May 19 in Ashaka.

School of Technology has planned a farewell on June 3 for a student who has been called to duty in Iraq.

Deloitte and Touche conduct the Information Technology audit the week of May 24.

There is a new computer virus called Sassar. IT believes the firewall is protecting the campus system.

Micro Soft InforPaths is a new utility that allow creation of forms.

Annual assessments are being completed.

President Thomas met with developers who constructed the Eastern Washington residents halls to consider possible residence hall construction here.

Meeting Adjourned