Present:
Len Frey
Sandra Bevill
Gail Hudson
Bill Roe
John Seydel
Jim Washam
Mark Young

Others:
Chris Collins

Absent:
Tina Quinn

Meeting was called to order by Dean Frey at 3:00 p.m.

LIBRARY ALLOCATION
Dr. Frey stated that there has been an amount allocated to the various departments. EFIN - $43,000, CIT $13,000 and A&L and MM about $20,000. Dr. Frey wants the committee to look at this because there should be a more equitable allocation between the departments. If A&L & MM are okay with their amounts, then have EFIN & CIT look at theirs together. Dr. Seydel & Dr. Washam to look at this.

Dr. Frey stated that there are two things at the Library we need to do – George Grant wants to see 50% of our allocation on? Move forward with the timeline George had indicated – mid-November. Dr. Roe stated that George wanted everyone to look at things they don’t want anymore (periodicals).

COB RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES (FBLA, LR, NLR, etc.)
Dr. Frey commented that the Undergraduate Program Director position handled Preview Days and Dr. Frey has now asked Dr. Bevill’s area to take a lead role in these.

Preview Day – John has requested a table with electric.
Tina Quinn said there used to be 3 tables so she requested that, so the COB has 3 tables to share.

FBLA – Grant Fenner, etc attending - over 1,700 high school students have enrolled.
SHRM group is going to talk to 600 high school students per Dr. Bevill.
Dr. Roach has agreed to go to the college fair in Little Rock
Dancer has agreed to go to the college fair in North Little Rock
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Mark your calendars for November 4th High School Counselor’s Meeting in the Student Union, Mockingbird Room and Department Chairs are to serve on a panel.

Evaluation & Award System – Dr. Frey asked the committee about this. EX: Dr. Bevill has done an excellent job in recruiting. Can she be an A or A+ the same as someone who has written articles that we have never seen published. Dr. Roe feels the system should be equitable so everyone has a chance. One person may excel in research and another may do enough to be academically qualified but excel in other areas.

Dr. Frey & Dr. Roe to visit President Olson to offer an advanced program there.

VACANT FACULTY SENATE SEAT
Dr. Washam, Dr. Marburger, are stepping down. Dr. Seydel asked Dr. Frey to solicit members for this from the BusList.

ASSESSMENT GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE
Funding is available to assist faculty with assessment efforts associated with General Education courses. The grants will assist in funding assessment related faculty development activities such as travel to assessment conferences, assessment materials, classroom equipment for assessment activities, and other assessment related needs. Two submission deadlines are available (Oct 10 for fall 2005 activities and Nov 14 for spring 2006 activities).

Grant application and requirements were sent in an e-mail from Pam Fletcher on Friday, September 16th. Individuals receiving assessment grant funds will be required to provide a brief final written report to the General Education Committee and the Office of Research and Academic Affairs at the conclusion of the project. In addition, ASU-J will be hosting a state assessment conference during the fall 2006 term and recipients will be expected to formally participate in the conference (paper, poster or workshop presentation). Any questions, contact Lynita Cooksey.

AD HOC COMMITTEE ON INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT
Dr. Frey has been asked to submit names of a couple of really good people for this Ad Hoc Committee. Dr. Hudson said Melodie should be on this committee. Dan Marburger was another one suggested. Melodie and Dan were suggested to be on this committee.

REQUEST FOR LITERATURE FOR AASCU BEIJING RECRUITING TRIP – DEADLINE: MONDAY, 9/26/05
Dr. Allen is planning to visit Beijing, China with an AASCU group in October. She needs university literature to send to Beijing. AASCU suggests that each university send academic department brochures. The majority of this material will be for a booth at an

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EXPO in Beijing. Please send (suggested 100 copies) of brochures to RAA by noon on Monday, September 26.

SCH REPORTS
EFIN – up?, Head Count 60
MM – up 178.5, Head Count up 88
A&L – No report on this department
CIT – down severely; SCH – Down 825, Head Count 277
Network and data security – not able to provide students for companies because they’re not qualified. Some students have a 2.5 GPA and they are not considered qualified.
As a college we’re going to be down a bit.

Monday, there were some suits, architects in the back of the building. Very preliminary, very uncertain potential opportunities looking at external funding source (Economic development source) – involve a structure behind the building (Phase I and Phase II), Economic Development activities, include an auditorium and a second story potentially a number of classrooms (72 seat classrooms). This would not be the ultimate and long-term solution for enhanced classroom spaces, potentially a start.
EDA money, federal money.

Mark Young announced the Economic Outlook Conference to be held on 11/14/05. John Shellnutt is going to be guest speaker. Michael – Top forecasters of 1998 by WSJ
John Brummett – Luncheon Speaker

Dr. Frey stated that Mike Beebe is to speak at the COB Homecoming Alumni Breakfast on October 22nd.

Dr. Seydel asked the Department Chairs not to post flyers all over the place.

Dr. Frey to ask the Department Chairs to insure that faculty office hours are posted on doors. REMIND Dr. Frey to ask Washam and Quinn to do this as well.

The meeting adjourned at 4:24 p.m.

Next meeting scheduled for October 3, 2005.

Submitted by

Chris Collins