Present: Dene Thomas, Karen Evans, Dean Froehlich, Chet Herbst, Renee Hofeldt, Rob Lohrmeyer, Kathy Martin, Deacon Meier, Rita Morris, Whitney Pugh, Carmen Rahm, Dan Regan, Ray Sanders

Absent: Gary Hunter, Jody Oftelie

Agencies reporting to the State Board of Education are required to submit an updated Disaster Management/Business Recovery plan to Executive Director Gary Stivers by November 1. The updated plan will build from the institution's Y2K plan. Dean Froehlich will take the lead in coordinating the update from the various work units (Human Resources, Physical Plant, Information Technology, and others).

Dean Froehlich and Dene Thomas made LC's capitol project request to the Permanent Building Fund Advisory Council on October 2. The request focused on $200,000 for the Campus Facility Master Plan as the main project for FY2003. Secondary requests were for code modifications to the old science building and music building.

Last year, the Higher Education Work Group was organized as a partnership between Idaho's post-secondary institutions and the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry. Their goal was to encourage Idaho's continued economic viability and prosperity by providing quality, relevant and timely post-secondary education to Idaho's future entrepreneurs, business leaders, managers and employees.

President Thomas reported at their October 2 meeting, the Work Group has focused on strengthening the communication network between business and higher education. However, due to the shift in the economy, IACI can not continue the support that we had last year, but they wish to continue with the Work Group.

Copies of the Governor's Executive Order 2001-04, "Energy Conservation in State Buildings" were distributed. Dean Froehlich reported that many of the strategies listed in the Executive Order have been met on campus. He also noted the undertaking of an energy conversation lighting project a year ago to change out fixtures in some buildings to more efficient units. A memo also was sent to individuals asking them to conserve by turning off their computers, printers and other equipment.

Carmen Rahm provided information on energy savings regarding computers, printers, photocopiers and other equipment. See attached spreadsheet.

Provost Morris presented a modified, proposed calendar for FY2003-2008. She indicated that memos have been distributed to constituency groups to solicit feedback on the proposed calendar. Provost Morris will report on feedback and subsequent modifications before submitting the calendar for State Board of Education approval. She also noted that the calendar will be reviewed after FY2003 for revisions.

Provost Morris noted some of the modifications, i.e., class add and drop dates, no exam week, and others. An attempt was made to match spring breaks with our NICHE partners. Unfortunately, the Lewiston School District and LCSC can not match spring breaks.

Women in Technology Principal Investigator: Randy Harper/Learning Services

Funding Source: US Department of Labor Request Amount = $1500 Match = 0

President Thomas approved the Notice of Intent.

Construction for the parking lot bids opened September 1. The bids have been challenged, and the Attorney General determined the project shall be re-bid. Construction will begin approximately November 1, but the asphalt will not be poured until spring. The institution will seek the City’s permission to use gravel parking lots until spring when the asphalt can be poured.

The next President's Council will be on Wednesday, October 10, at 9:00 a.m., in the Alumni Board Room.