EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 15, 2003

Present:

Jan Duggar
Len Frey
Carleen Marburger
Bill Roe
Jim Washam
Mark Young

Others:

Chris Collins

Absent:

Sandra Bevill
John Seydel

Meeting was called to order by Dean Duggar at 12:00 Noon

FACULTY MEETING

Dean Duggar discussed the Faculty Meeting to be held on January 8, 2004 at the Fowler Center Grand Hall. The meeting will cover AACSB Accreditation Standards, Merit Evaluation System, Research Code of Conduct, Clint will discuss the International Study & Exchange Opportunities and Sandra Bevill will discuss the Internship Program. Dean Duggar commented that he would review the Merit Evaluation document later this week. Dean Duggar also stated that he would like to discuss at the faculty meeting that Academic and Professional Qualifications should be in the Mer

IT FEES

One third of faculty computers for replacement are on a 3 year cycle. Mark Hoeting suggested going to a 4 year cycle and use excess money for upgrading student’s computers. Should Mark be involved in this?

Jim Washam asked about getting a laptop for his use.

HIRING OF FACULTY

Dean Duggar asked the chairs where they are on their pools, are they working with Glen Jones and will we be able to interview in January. Dr. Washam has approximately 8-10 applications of which 3 or 4 have a PhD in Accounting. Dr. Frey commented that he has an applicant coming on January 15th.

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December 15, 2003

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FACULTY MERIT/RECRUITING

Dean discussed receiving money for adjustment or raising salaries of people coming in.

Equity first – market tied to highly productive people.

DELTA CENTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Mark Young reported on the activities in his area. Mark stated that they have just completed a project in Newport – Retail Gap Study. They are now working on a project for the city of Russellville – feasibility of a conference center. There is going to be a competition between University centers in July. Then Mark reported on the Horizon Institute Grants and commented that they have been determined. Seven grants were funded in the total amount of $47,300. The grants were awarded to: Kelly Fish, John Seydel, Paula Ruby, Henry Torres, Qingyu Zhang, and Charles Appleby as well as John Sawyer from Education.

Dean Duggar asked everyone if they had anything else to discuss. Carleen didn’t have anything; Dr. Washam commented that they are still looking for an accountant. Dr. Frey commented that they are searching for positions in their department. Dr. Roe commented that the graduate applications are slow. Chris asked if the meetings were going to be held at 12:00 Noon next year. This time was set due to some of the member’s having a class at the 3:30 time. Therefore, this needs to be looked at for spring and discuss changing the meeting time.

TEACHING LOAD

There was some discussion regarding Dr. Ford’s teaching load. Dr. Frey reported that this has been worked out.

CLASSES AT OTHER SITES

Dr. Frey discussed the flyer that was distributed regarding Organizational Behavior being offered at Black River and that the flyer was more or less giving reasons why students should take this class in Black River vs. ASU. There was more discussion regarding classes being offered at other sites and that ASU students are attending other sites rather than at ASU. Suggestion was made to print list of students taking classes at other sites and Dean Duggar agreed.

*Remind Dr. Seydel and Mark Young to do an Employee Status Form on Henry Torres for January 2004.

Meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

Submitted by:

Chris Collins