Present: Dene Thomas, Karen Evans, Chet Herbst, Rene Hofeldt, Rob Lohrmeyer, Kathy Martin, Deacon Meier, Jody Oftelie, Ray Sanders

Absent: Dean Froehlich, Rita Morris, Whitney Pugh, Carmen Rahm, Dan Regan

Dr. Richard "Deacon" Meier has been appointed as Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. This reflects a title change for the position with emphasis on student enrollment, recruitment and retention.

Athletic Department functions have been defined in an organizational chart. The president and provost will continue to serve as co-athletic directors with three main reporting function areas: Auxiliary Support, Program Support and Programs/Coaches.

President Thomas noted individuals who have expertise and who have volunteered to give time to the college. She encouraged Council members to assist with matching volunteers in service areas.

Student Fees: The Board approved the student fee request of 11.84 per cent.

Student Health Insurance: The Board approved the proposed policy for mandatory student health insurance. Lewis-Clark State College was given a one-year reprieve to find a suitable plan for our student population.

At-Will Contracts: The Board gave second reading to the proposed policy to give all state agencies and institutions the option to hire employees on an at-will contract.

SPTE FY02 One-time grant, support funds Principal Investigator: Whitney Pugh

Funding Source: ID Professional-Technical Education Request Amount = $40,000 No Match

Regional Technical Ed Outreach Programs Principal Investigator: Tim Wiggins

Funding Source: National Science Foundation Request Amount = $100,000 No Match

The next President's Council will be on Wednesday, April 24 at 9:00 a.m., in the Alumni Board Room.