COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 2002
Present:
Dean Duggar
Dr. Roe
Len Frey
Carleen Marburger
Dr. Seydel
Mark Young
Dr. Washam
Others:
Chris Collins
Absent:
Dr. Bevill
Dr. Roach
Dean Duggar called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
CLARIFICATION OF MERIT EVALUATION DOCUMENT
Dr. Roe discussed the Merit Evaluation Document with
the committee. He passed out a copy of the adjustments
to the committee and asked that they review the document
and let him know if there are any other adjustments
to be made or if everyone is in agreement as is.
FACULTY AWARDS (TEACHING, RESEARCH AND SERVICE)
Dr. Roe asked for any nominations. Deadline is tomorrow
but extended the deadline to Wednesday of next week,
March 27th. Dr. Washam has one nomination, Dr. Frey
has one and Dr. Seydel has two.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP EMERALD GALA
Carleen thanked everyone for their participation and
helping in the clean up afterwards. $5,300 was cleared
for scholarships from the Gala. One suggestion regarding
the Gala was not to have it held on a Thursday night.
THE BUSINESS CONNECTION
Carleen stated that she needs an outstanding faculty
member from the Management/Marketing Department for
the Business Connection. International Business focus
is the theme for this edition. Need a backup for an
undergraduate International student graduate if she
doesn’t hear from the one she’s trying to
contact. John Tipton passed away and she would like
to include something in this edition on him. Alumni
Breakfast is scheduled for Oct 19th. She will do a piece
on the capital campaign.
SR. PREVIEW DAY
Carleen discussed Sr. Preview Day which is next Tuesday
and she has talked to all the chairs. Should have 20
students that claim to be business majors out of 200
signed up. However, there’s quite a few that are
undeclared majors so she will need two rooms. A rep
(Carleen, Sandra Bevill and Natasha) from our college
is to meet the students at the tent at 1:10 and bring
them over to the business building.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS HONORS BANQUET
Dr. Roe announced the Distinguished Alumni and Beta
Gamma Sigma Honoree and Becky is checking on whether
Dr. McDaniel can be inducted as an Honorary Beta Gamma
Sigma Chapter Member . Need all the departmental awards.
Dr. Seydel suggested that everyone should verify students
are really what they are on the lists because some are
on the lists that shouldn’t be on them.
Dean Duggar discussed developing a 5th PhD program
on campus. The President’s objective is to become
a Carnegie II institution which means we would have
to have 5 PhD programs on campus. Move to a PhD or DBA
in Information Systems. Revitalize PhD in Information
Systems Management. Dean Duggar has requested to look
at outside evaluations on this. Will need to ask for
additional faculty to work in this area. Horizon Institute
– money doesn’t start flowing until January.
1- Look at someone who is good at involving others,
writing grants, etc.
2- Look at existing faculty or new faculty –
bring in with 9 month academic budget and overlay it
with the balance of the institution.
These are the two directions we can look at in strengthening
our technology use and program and enhancing our technology
degree.
If PhD is approved, the university has been putting
some money into it where we could offer 15 professorships/fellowships.
There is a thesis option in the sciences or 9 hours
of electives.
Conference with President and VP on the capital campaign
next week to get going instead of waiting – to
try to solve some issues that are holding up the campaign.
There are some issues on the building as well.
Dr. Seydel asked regarding Fellowships – do we
need to take applications. Dean Duggar stated that the
Department Chair and himself need to meet - do we want
to use for recruiting or retention.
$22M – Infrastructure money – wish list
last Fall $40M last fall and $20M this spring. So we
need to request what we didn’t get last fall.
Chairs need to know what is on the list that has not
been acquired and let Jon know how to proceed with ordering
things. Today we received the balance for the technology
fees for faculty computers. Look at needs and let Dean
know. Probably could do another round of 2-3 in each
department. Give priorities too. This is the money that
can only be used for faculty computers and monitors.
Dr. Roe reminded the committee of the Barry Melancon
breakfast and talk. Reception on Friday March 22nd from
11-12 in BU105 to meet and greet Barry.
April 12, 2002 – First Annual Treasury Management
Seminar.
Dr. Frey discussed problem of two students asking why
Business Calculus is not being offered in the summer
and the catalog says spring, fall and summer. Dr. Seydel
will check into this.
Dr. Frey commented that both he and Mark listened to
a band at the Rotary Pot ‘O Gold that was rated
Arkansas’ #1 Band and they cost $3000 for a Saturday
night. They can play ‘50, ’60 and 80’s
dance, boogie woogie and but less ballroom. There are
9-10 band members and they have a horn section. We might
consider this band for the next Emerald Gala.
DELTA CENTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Mark Young reported that their computer labs have been
updated. A Grand Opening will be set up and Mark will
let us know when. Web site to be up and running about
April 1st. They are going to host a seminar on the 6th
and 7th of June and will give more information about
this later.
Meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
Next scheduled meeting is April 3, 2002 at 2:00 p.m.
in the College of Business Conference Room BU105.
Submitted by:
Chris Collins