President's Council Meeting Summary

November 19, 2003

Present: Dene Thomas, Deborah Snyder for Kathy Martin, Rob Lohrmeyer, Richard Moore, Tony Fernàndez, Whitney Pugh, Jerry Hindberg, Bert Sahlberg, Randy Harper for Deacon Meier, Dave Taylor, Dawn Byers, Chet Herbst, Janis VanHook

Absent: Kathy Martin, Deacon Meier, Kathie Wilcox

Calendar Review

Calendars for November and December were distributed noting President’s travel and major campus events.

President’s Report

President Thomas is attending the Idaho Taxpayers’ Association annual meeting in Boise.

Provost and Vice Presidents’ Reports

Provost:

On Tuesday, November 25, Jerry Gee, Instructional Dean for North Idaho College, will visit with the LCSC registrar to discuss cross listing of courses. Divisions are submitting courses believe to be appropriate for cross-listing.

Jerry Gee, Brian Pitcher and Tony Fernandez have met to discuss combined outreach efforts in Coeur d’Alene. State Board of Education policy requires an eight-year plan for distance learning programs. The institutions are considering bringing an independent consultant for a needs assessment on workforce development system to continue monitoring the needs in Coeur d’Alene. North Idaho College is constructing a new facility for Allied Health; it is possible that LCSC could provide the baccalaureate degree program for Allied Health.

According to feedback from the 163 attendees, the first of three economic summits for north central Idaho and south eastern Washington was considered informative and beneficial. Planning is beginning for the second summit which may be scheduled in the spring.

The Center for Arts and History is hosting one of its annual fundraising events, the Victorian Tea, on December 3.

The first quarter results for the Center for Arts and History indicate an increase in attendance of approximately 200 and admission donations increased by $600.

Gary Mayton provided a brief overview of his November 12 presentation on instructional technology perspective regarding a selective computing platform. Dr. Mayton emphasized that the faculty wish to be part of the decision regarding instructional technologies and support for those technologies.

Administrative Services:

Avista has planned a power outage on Sunday, November 23. Work is being completed for the current construction project and work will be done to prevent conditions similar to last fall when the campus experienced an electrical surge shutting down many buildings. Equipment in offices and labs should be shut down to avoid damage.

Student Affairs:

One week into spring 2004 registration, the head count is 1730 and FTE is 1449. We are already seeing closed sections.

Direct Reporting Units

Institutional Research and Planning: UAP review groups are on schedule, and Unit Action Plan revisions are due Friday.

The CSO, PSO and Faculty Association sessions with the President’s Cabinet are scheduled on December 1. The Provost and Deans are scheduled on December 16, Student Affairs on December 16 and Administrative Services on December 18.

College Communications: The media subject contact list will be posted to the internet today. A form also will be posted for individuals to register as a subject contact.

Other Reports

Professional Staff Organization met on November 12. Work place enrichment recommendations will be submitted to the president for consideration. The supervisor assessment/evaluation was a topic of considerable discussion. The PSO will begin review of FY2005 salary and staff compensation procedures.

Classified Staff Organization will meet on December 5.

Faculty Association met on November 18. An executive committee was appointed to oversee the benevolence fund. The Faculty Senate will meet on November 20.

Around The Table

Xo Internet change-over should be completed by mid-December. The actual date is pending notification from Avista. Fiber installation begins Monday.

Meeting Adjourned

The next President's Council will be on Wednesday, December 3, at 8:30 a.m., in the Alumni Board Room.