Members Present: M. Anderson, J. Clifton, J. Clough, D. Ellestad, J. Krogman, J. Miller, S. Owusu, K. Rolle, R. Shultz, P. Young

Visitor Present: T. Salmon

The minutes from September 13, 2000 were approved as distributed.

Announcements:

• Kurt Rolle asked about the $1.00 parking fee for visitors. Discussion followed and Rich indicated that this discussion was going to be continued at the next cabinet meeting and he would provide an update. Anyone with an opinion regarding this policy should provide it to Steve Zielke before next week.



• Rich asked that the Student Organizations be reminded that they have mailboxes in the Dean's Office and they should check them on a regular basis.



• The German delegation has indicated that they are ready to begin the process of exchange for the upcoming semester.



• Dean Shultz indicated that he had also been in contact with Ireland regarding our exchange program there.

Discussion Topics:

• STEPS program-This discussion was continued from the last meeting regarding funding, students, staff, etc. The consensus was to not take on this opportunity at this time but to continue to concentrate our resources and efforts on the current programs offered at UW-P.



• Software Engineering UUCC changes-Joe Clifton spoke to changes in this proposal. The changes are: 1) Page 32-delete 7F and add Math 403 as a required course; 2) Remove Technical Writing from the curriculum; and 3) Decrease the number of technical electives from 6 credits to 3 credits. John Krogman made a motion to approve the UUCC proposal with these changes. Kurt Rolle seconded. Discussion followed. Motion carried.

Other Business:

• Dean Shultz disseminated a copy of the College Day vision for community members and asked that each department discuss these ideas. He feels that this is a good opportunity to share and gather input for all individuals throughout our College.



• Anderson Consulting will be in Platteville this Friday and has requested individuals to join them for dinner at The Timber at 6 p.m.
• Max asked for an update on PeopleSoft. Rich indicated that training went well and results will be forthcoming.



• Tammie sought information from departments regarding the Alumni Board and obtaining photos to be hung in the hallways of Ottensman for recognitions of Emeriti faculty. The criteria is listed on the EMS web page. The expense of a photo is approximately $95 each. There was consensus to support the Alumni Board's efforts in getting this project up to date.

Meeting adjourned.