Present:
Dean Duggar
Dr. Bill Roe
Dr. Sandra Bevill
Dr. Len Frey
Carleen Marburger
Dr. John Seydel
Dr. Jim Washam
Mark Young

Others:
Chris Collins

Absent:

Dean Duggar called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.

STUDENT INFRASTRUCTURE REQUESTS
Need new laser printer in Lab 202- 400,000 copies done this year. Kris said we need new computers in 221. Talk to Lorerinda about requests. Dr. Seydel stated that we need the student’s approval to go ahead with this request.

Regional Programs should be paying for the software.

Dr. Roe suggested electric screens. Dean Duggar stated to request 3 or 4 to see if we can get them. Dr. Roe asked about replacing his stolen laptop. Take out of Technology fund.

Dean Duggar asked Kris Williams regarding servers etc in that area – nothing yet per Kris.

Dean Duggar asked that everyone get their requests to Dr. Seydel and Kris Williams.

Discussion was made regarding new furniture for the lobby such as upholstered furniture – look into that as there are some in our catalogs.

Dr. Seydel suggested a kiosk for students to check e-mail etc either in Student Lounge or somewhere else in the building. Kris commented that it would be similar to what is in the Student Union building. Kris commented that he’s pretty sure they have things locked down as far as security so it would be similar to this.

Dean Duggar asked Kris if there are any significant changes to Office 2003. Kris stated that it was only visual, but significantly different from Office 2000.

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Dean Duggar asked Kris Williams if there is any Translation Software that can be put in the labs for students and faculty to use. (Translates Spanish etc.)

The question was asked if anyone was working with voice activated and Kris and Seydel said no, not as far as they knew.

Dr. Seydel and Kris talked about putting in some Lennox machines for web development. Dr. Seydel said that there wasn’t much driving this. Dr. Seydel was asked to pool their faculty to get any additional requests.

DIFFERENTIAL TUITION
Draft of differential tuition. $400-450,000 sounds like a lot of money but it won’t go very far. We will probably only use 75% as a buffer as carryover. Some of these funds are already committed. If they approve $62 and we offer $68. Already have some commitments out of this. Funding or restoring position in Finance – administration needs to do this.

Continuing faculty – look at this and give Dean suggestions. Adjustments towards market is not automatic and not entitlement – will be based on merit and qualifications. Proposing that individuals have to be eligible for this by being academically and professionally qualified and evidence of meritorious work. Moving towards market equity – average by rank and discipline close to the salary survey.

Minority – includes women and non-white males.
Dr. Seydel asked if the distance students are paying a premium currently and Dean Duggar said yes. Paragould is not.

Draft on the realignment of the departments. Management & Marketing not affected.
Anything that needs expanded or corrected – please let Dean know as he has a meeting with Dr. Allen tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. regarding this.

Dr. Roach and Dr. Bevill starting some seminars next year focusing on Step 4 of “Steps Along The Way”.

Carleen – Cinco de Mayo – need volunteers. Business Connection hopefully to come out soon. Mark – Carleen sent an e-mail blast regarding Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce booth.

May 5 – Unveiling of Wall of Honor at 5:00 p.m. in the COB Lobby and reception for the donors at Dr. Wyatt’s immediately following.

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April 21 – Business Expo. Mark is set up this year again.

Meeting adjourned at 4:07 p.m.

Next meeting scheduled for April 19, 2004 in the COB Conference Room BU105 at 3:30 p.m.

Submitted by:

Chris Collins