Joint Planning & Budget

Minutes 12/14/2005

Members Present:  Bill Colclough, William Doering, Thomas Gendreau, Mark Gibson, Jim Jorstad, John Mason, Mick Miyamoto, Mike Nelson, David Riley (Chair), Steve Senger, Mary Torstveit, Katie Van Roosenbeek, Ken Winter

Consultants Present: Liz Hitch, Ron Lostetter, Sharon Radtke

1. Meeting called to order at 1:16 by David Riley.

2. David Riley discussed the report he made to the Faculty Senate on 12/8/2005. He also distributed a document titled "First Report on Operational Efficiencies and Enhancements" that he distributed to Senate.

3. M/S/P That a pool of money be created to pay for Jterm and summer sections that will earn a "profit" and that the Deans choose not to fund.

4. David Riley distributed a list of topics for discussion next semester. The list included:

            - Review of the accreditation documents

            - Review of the strategic plan

            - Metrics that could be used to monitor the "health" of the campus

            - Common Systems

            - Appointments for non-instruction academic staff

            - International business travel

            - Special IT fees and their distribution

            - UW-L Athletics revenue and funding

5. Some items suggested by committee members for discussion next semester included:

            - Explore alternative markets that UW-L could serve

            - Long term planning

6. Meeting adjourned at 1:56.

Submitted by

Thomas Gendreau