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

Others:
Chris Collins

Absent:
Sandra Bevill
Carleen Marburger

Dean Duggar called the meeting to order at 3:40 p.m.

Dean Duggar discussed the following ratings with the committee members:

A+ 10
A 7
B 4
In rank 3 years + 3 (-3)

Example
1) Merit A+, A+, in rank 3+ years
20 + 3 = 23 x 4 = 92

95,400 Market Median
82,398
13,002 diff .92 x 13,002 x target = $10,526 adjustment
.88
Professor

2) B, A –3
11 – 3 = 8 x 4 = 32 .32 x 10,000 x target = $2,880 adjustment
.90
Assoc. Professor

3) A, A +3
17 x 4 = 68 .68 x 10,000 x .94 = $6,392 adjustment
.94 Asst. Professor

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Must have one “A”
Total of 28-30 faculty members can participate
1) Separate account not included in merit
2) 82,400 Base
10,500 Difference
92,900
+2,500 (+ or - ) 3% merit on base
95,400

RESEARCH CODE OF CONDUCT
A copy of the DRAFT Research Code of Conduct was distributed to the committee members. Dean Duggar would like the faculty to approve this document at the Faculty/Staff meeting. The committee members were asked to give any changes/corrections to Dean Duggar.

Penalty phase not in this document because it’s in the Faculty Handbook.

Section 3.3 - Dr. Roe asked if this pertains to research being funded by a specific grant etc.
1.1 means no outside involvement.

Have it worked and reviewed during the summer and ready to go in Fall.

2.2 Dr. Frey – more sufficiency issue per Dean Duggar. Interpretation of this will be an issue. Look at Section 3 as this is where most of the change came (3.4 and 3.5).

PROPOSED GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP TUITION FELLOWSHIPS STARTING JULY 1, 04.
170.00 per semester including the graduate stipend this fall. Dr. Roe asked if this was approved already and it is Dean Duggar’s understanding from Dean Wheeler and Dr. Susan Allen is that this will go forward.

Dean Duggar stated that he and Dr. Roe should get a memo to Dr. Allen within the next few weeks asking for reallocation of the graduate assistants.

Dr. Roe stated that there was a deadline of June 1st for Teaching Assistants. Summer II requests are going to Lorerinda.

Graduate Student Orientation – Tom Wheeler’s people are working on this – trying to improve it. Dean Wheeler would like 100% participation. Dr. Roe commented that he didn’t know anything about a graduate student orientation. Dean Duggar asked Dr. Roe to check with Tom Wheeler and e-mail everyone and let them know about this.
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Shared governance recommendations – Graduate Student Advisory Council – make 14 appointments. Nursing and COB - not very many interested due to work schedules.

George Grant would like to have meetings in June with library reps. Dean Duggar asked each chair to start looking at this in their department and let him know their needs. Dr. Frey asked about the library reps and Dean Duggar stated to ask someone to serve as library rep in each department.

Mark Young gave the committee an update on the Delta Center – stated that they
submitted two grant proposals on Friday. EDA University Center, NSF Grant – David Radin (involves other folks in COB). Create infrastructure to commercialize products as ABI gets off and running. Rural Business Opportunity Grant due June 4th – partnering with Delta State University and we are lead applicant. 3 Custom Technology – KAIT, Nestle’s etc. NCA – just finished advanced technology program – Michael Finley. Good reviews from all who participated. Douglas Quick Cut – working with them presently. Lean Manufacturing Training – tried to partner with Mid-South Community College in Memphis with absolutely no response – doing 4th class tomorrow with Heber Springs. Very little in Newport and Searcy and here with Delta Tech. If we have a faculty member that Charlie or Mark needs to visit with to arrange some input let him know. May 26th – Tax Increment Financing Seminar – 1-3 p.m. and free. Invitations are sent mainly to elected officials.

Baldor Electric Tour – June 4th at 1:00 p.m. - public position that they will not go offshore and they are committed to Arkansas. Productivity gains have been substantial. See plant and hear their commitment and see how they got where they are.

Dean Duggar asked about the secretaries’ meeting – have calendar – need to put it together to put on web. Dean asked that Chris have Evone review it.

July 30th – Planning Committee Meeting – Dr. Roe suggested Bigger’s Guesthouse in Hardy. It is a Bed & Breakfast. Also suggestion was made to have an after meeting party at Larry Alford’s from 4:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Dean Duggar asked that everyone use a Leave Request Form and let Chris know when they are going to be gone. Dr. Washam stated that he will be leaving Friday and won’t be back until after Memorial Day. Dr. Frey will be gone Friday.

Dr. Washam commented that he has 3 classes in trouble for Summer term – law classes.
Dean Duggar wants to talk about on-line courses that people feel are substandard. Ask for all the documentation, including the exams and see if this is adequate preparation or not. Discussed the 7-8 wk program for Bachelor’s degree and commented that this may attract more students.
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Dr. Roe – Fast track courses – look at a CD Rom for this. Dean Duggar asked Dr. Roe if anyone has previewed any of the CD roms and Dr. Roe stated that Dr. Boyd has the Accounting and Finance CD.

Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

Next meeting scheduled for June 7, 2004 in the COB Conference Room BU105 at 3:30 p.m.

Submitted by:

Chris Collins