1. Update on proposal concerning chairs and departments:
Next week Pfeiffer will discuss the proposal with the Senate. Some items to consider: (1) transition from program heads to department chairs, (2) 12-month contracts, (3) consistency for students, (4) preference for internal search, (5) handling of budgets and performance appraisals, (6) timetable for change, (7) need for clear job description, (8) monthly supplement, and (9) one-year as well as three-year (or five-year) reviews.
 
2. Upcoming school meetings to be scheduled:
Pfeiffer discussed the upcoming school meetings, which Russ Osmond will facilitate. The ALC suggested that Pfeiffer include in the letter of invitation to the meetings the exact purpose and how faculty/staff can prepare for discussions. The group also recommended the sessions aim toward a list of ranked, realistic priorities for the university, with participants given the opportunity to speak their minds in an open but of course professional manner.
 
3. Update on revision of teaching load report:
Hamrick gave an update on the annual teaching load report, using new data. He'll meet soon with deans and individual program heads to discuss the results for each program.
 
4. NTT positions:
Pfeiffer clarified the new BOR policy on full-time NTT (non-tenure track) positions. Up to 10% of our faculty can be NTT, if we so choose.
 
5. Summer 2003:
The group discussed a variety of options for handling next summer, with the understanding that the break-even approach to revenue and salary/benefit expenses will be in place. Discussion will continue at the next meeting.
 
6. Next meeting:
The next meeting was changed from November 7 to November 14 - same time and place.