Joint Planning and Budget Committee

October 12, 2005

1:10 pm, 325 Graff Main

 

Members Present:  Bill Colclough, William Doering, Thomas Gendreau, Mark Gibson, Jim Jorstad, Ruthann Benson on behalf of John Mason, Mike Nelson,  David Riley, Steve Senger, Matt Spurr, Gwen Straker, Mary Beth Vahala, Katie Van Roosenbeek, Ken Winter

Consultants: Liz Hitch, Ron Lostetter, Sharon Radtke, Terri Thill

The meeting was called to order by Chair, David Riley.

         I.      Ron Lostetter presented information on the tuition estimates for FY06 (handout from 10/5/05).

       II.       “State of Wisconsin Accumulated Sick Leave Conversion Credit Program (ASLCC)” fact sheet 2004 was distributed by Ron.

      III.      Travel Program Update - Ron informed committee to expect the new program to be fully in use by January 1, 2006.  He would like people on campus to document differences in travel options throughout the year.  Sharon Radtke said that they will be providing “travel training.”

   IV.      Dave Riley introduced a new committee member, student Matt Spurr.

     V.      Operational Efficiencies and Improvements

A.     Provost Liz Hitch informed the committee that the deans have completed the Operational Efficiencies and Improvements exercise.  Meetings with the deans are scheduled for October 13 to review the exercise.

B.     Instructional Academic Staff Assignment Load:  Other campuses have 15 credits hours - credit hours vary at UW-L.  Provost informed us that some staff teach, have labs, coach, etc.  Discussion followed.

   VI.      The listening sessions are beneficial.  Joint Planning and Budget will focus on a list of items to work on as a committee.

  VII.      Meeting adjourned.