COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, AND SCIENCE

MINUTES - EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, January 31, 2000 - Ottensman 149

Members Present: J. Clifton, J. Clough, J. Krogman, J. Miller, M. Muslu, S. Owusu-Ababio, K. Rolle, R. Shultz, F. Tufte, P. Young

Visitor Present: T. Salmon

1. The Dean welcomed and introduced Carol Beals the program assistant that has replaced Judy Stephens.

• Minutes from 12/15/99 were approved as presented.

• Announcements

• Kurt Rolle commented on the Distance Learning brochure noting the Master of Engineering program known on a regionally basis. He indicated that we should not limit ourselves to the region.



• Fred Tufte indicated that the Mathematics Department will start the interview process for the four vacancies which they are currently vacant.



• The ESE application deadline is February 1, 2000 and to date 20 applications have been received.



• Jill Clough indicated that the IE application deadline was not until March 1, 2000. Tammy Salmon suggested that vacant positions be included on the WEPAN (Women In Engineering Program Advocates Network) mail list.



• Rich Shultz indicated that there would not be an Executive Council meeting next week (February 7) due to him being out of town. If necessary, Lisa Riedle will call a meeting.

• Discussion Topics
• John Krogman indicated that the LaCrosse Dual Degree program was moving forward and that he did not see a problem with recommending it for adoption. There was some question as to the ability of transferring into the SE program and this will be reviewed and looked at before the next meeting.



• John Krogman requested that a computer be made available in the conference room and that he had just the computer for the task. There was no objection.



• Rich Shultz reminded the Executive Council of their decision last semester to cancel all engineering classes on March 31 in support of Engineering Expo.
• CIF grants deadline was Friday, January 28. Rich Shultz indicated that usually the College Curriculum Committee ranked these proposals and then forwarded them to the Improvement Learning Committee. There is some question as to whether this procedure is necessary.



• Nominations are being accepted for Distinguished Alumni Award that is given out at May graduation.



• A senior student contacted the Foundation Office inquiring about the Class of 2000 making a donation to the University. Nominations of 5-6 individuals from each College are being collected to form a committee. Tom Shaver and Ann Owen were suggested. Please get any other names to the Dean by the end of this week.



• Rich Shultz updated everyone on the success of Winterim 2000. The highest enrolled course was World Civilization II with 27 students. The deadline for submitting courses for Winterim 2001 is April 30.



• Student access to student evaluations of faculty was brought up for discussion. This issue is being reviewed and discussed by Administration, Faculty Senate, and Student Senate.



• Everyone should have received a letter regarding the unclassified pay plan indicating a 5.2% increase for each year biennium. The Dean will make available to the DRB recommended salaries with inequities.



• Student athletics will be providing progress reports to faculty. They are very simple to fill out and should be returned to Mark Molesworth. Discussion followed.



• Other Business



• Jill Clough asked for an update on the Master of Engineering program. The presentation is scheduled with the Board of Regents on February 10.



• John Krogman inquired about a PeopleSoft update. Rich Shultz indicated that he spoke to Paul Moriarity regarding this situation. Discussion followed.



• Applications to EMS for Fall 2000 are down according to the Admissions Office. Rich Shultz indicated that we will increase our receptions for admitted students.

Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.