MINUTES

COUNCIL ON UNIVERSITY PLANNING AND BUDGET

December 8, 2006

Voting Members Present:            Sara Amyx, Mark Bates, Sandy Bingham-Porter, Kelli Brosam, Levi Bulgar, Susan Bulla, Linda

                                                  Coffey, Mona Davenport, Lynette Drake, Pat Fewell, Assege HaileMariam, Mary Anne Hanner,

                                                  Glen Hild, Doug Howell, Diane Jackman, James Jordan-Wagner, Kenney Kozik, Allen Lanham,

                                                  Gloria Leitshcuh, Stacia Lynch, Christine McCormick, Carol Miller, Tim Mills, Cynthia Nichols,

                                                  Amy Price, David Radavich, Jocelyn Tipton, William Weber   

Absent:                                       Bill Addison, John Best, Teresa Britton, Gary Fritz, Clay Hopkins, Gary Reed, Kathy Reed, Sheila

                                                  Simons

Non-Voting Members Present:    Doug Bock, Judy Gorrell, Lou Hencken, Blair Lord, Dan Nadler, Jill Nilsen, Jimmy Shonkwiler

1.   Call to Order

Pat Fewell called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.

2.      Approval of Minutes of October 20, 2006

The minutes of the October 20, 2006 meeting were approved as written.

3.      Executive Committee Report:    Pat Fewell reported that the Executive Committee met to set the agenda.  The Executive Committee also discussed the proposals for the restructuring of CUPB and comments received about the Mission Statement that was approved by CUPB on October 20, 2006.  Mary Anne Hanner responded to the people who made comments/suggestions.  The Mission Statement as approved by CUPB will be going forward to the Board of Trustees for final approval.

4.      Subcommittee Reports

Presidential Area:   No report.

Academic Affairs:   The Academic Affairs Subcommittee met and discussed an overview of

projects being considered by Academic Affairs, reviewed the enrollment trends, and

discussed comments made at the recent IBHE meeting.

Business Affairs:    No report

External Relations:    The External Relations Subcommittee met and reviewed the five-year plan.  All directors are doing a mid-year review and setting project priorities for FY 08.

Student Affairs:   The Student Affairs Subcommittee met and reviewed the Student Affairs budget and the

mandatory program and service fees to go before Student Senate in the spring for FY 2008-09.

5.   Construction Update:  Gary Reed did not attend the CUPB meeting; however, he provided construction updates which were distributed to the Council.

6.   Status of Presidential Search:      David Radavich reported that the Presidential Search  Advisory Committee consists of 16 members plus Cynthia Nichols who serves as ex-officio.  The Committee has had three meetings to date.  Dr. Elaine Hairston, the external consultant, presented an overview of the characteristics and qualities of the institution, as well as the qualities desired in our next president.

7.   Proposals for Composition of CUPB:   The proposals for the composition of CUPB were distributed, and the membership will vote at the next meeting.  Pat Fewell asked for clarifying comments regarding the proposals. 

8.   Adjournment:   The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

Judy Gorrell

Executive Secretary