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Deans/Directors
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Minutes
April 26, 2004
ATTENDING:
Jackie
Courson (guest)
David Howell (guest)
Bob Karr
Joe McGilberry
Phil Nelson (for Thomson)
Doug Richards (guest)
Vance Watson
Bob Williams
Agenda
Item: Capital Improvements, Repair and Renovation,
Pre-Planning Requests
Discussion: The
committee appointed by the deans/directors compiled input
from numerous department/center heads and presented a draft
report for review. A total of seven (7) pre-planning requests,
eleven (11) capital improvement requests and twelve (12)
repair and renovation requests were received. The deans/directors
carefully reviewed the list of priorities with particular
emphasis being given to the top three priorities in each
category. There was a general agreement with the report
and priorities given by the group.
Action: In
the Repair and Renovations section, there are two requests
that the committee will need to re-visit. After agreement
is reached on these two requests, the committee will proceed
to have the final draft of the material printed and prepared
for submission to Institutions of Higher Learning Board
and Bureau of Buildings prior to the May 10, 2004 deadline.
Agenda
Item: FY2005 State Appropriations
Discussion:
At this point we do not know what our state appropriations
will be for FY2005. The Legislative Budget Office and Senate
recommendations show figures 10-12% below the current year;
however, the House figure's shows a much smaller decrease
for the new year. Overall, the budget situation is somewhat
poor. The final figures should be known within the next
ten (10) days to two (2) weeks. The final figures will
be shared with DPAC as soon as they become available.
Action: Deans/directors
and other university administrators will continue to work
to minimize the possibility of reduced state appropriations
for FY2005.
Agenda
Item: Cell Phones
Discussion: Cell
phones continue to be a topic of discussion at the Executive
Council, due to the number of cell phones and their extensive
use. Discussions both inside and outside the university
are being held relative to alternative solutions.
Action: Continue
to remind our employees about the appropriate use of cell
phones. Misuse/mismanagement in this area can be extremely
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