NOTE: At times, issues of confidentiality may require that some items discussed in meetings be excluded from these minutes.

PRESENT: Bill Barnes, Dick Aynsley, Alan Gabrielli, Mike Murphy, Sandy Pfeiffer, Dawn Ramsey, Judy Waits, Steve Hamrick
 
 
1. MGT Study:
Hamrick said that the MGT consultants doing the faculty salary study want to hold focus groups with faculty. Deans are to find a time (1-1/2 hours) for their school faculty and let Hamrick know asap. Murphy set a time for CSE of 2:30 - 4:00 on September 12. The location will be determined later.
 
2. Remedial Math Course:
Hamrick requested suggestions for the problem of students who test below our first math course. Gabrielli will be talking to the Math faculty soon. A future DC agenda in fall term will be solving various problems associated with retention.
 
3. Extra Compensation P&P:
Ramsey drafted an extra compensation P&P. There were many issues to consider, including adherence to the BOR policy and selection of a formula to be used for payment. Deans are to give their suggestions to Ramsey by Monday, August 12.
 
4. Continuing Education P&P:
It was decided to table the discussion until after the October BOR meeting, at which the subject will be addressed.
 
5. New Faculty Orientation:
Ramsey presented a proposed new faculty orientation for discussion. It was decided to look at this issue more thoroughly at next week's meeting. A suggestion was to have the current faculty handbook updated and placed online.
 
6. Honors Program:
Pfeiffer said that he would like to see the Honors Program begin Fall 2003, with planning to occur this year. Gabrielli will circulate to the deans the Honors proposal before next week's meeting.
 
7. Senior Grades Due:
Hamrick noted that senior grades are due by noon Thursday, August 8.