MEETING MINUTES

Present: Julie Clarkson, Gary Tucker, Cathy Hampton, Carol Carroll, Brenda Ross, Carol Bugni, Gay Barzee, Kenny Wiscombe, Cindy Bancroft-Stigall, Ann Winslow

Meeting Called to Order: President Clarkson called the meeting to order at 10:45 a.m. in the Student Union Boyington Room as per notice given.

Approve July Meeting Minutes: Vote to approve the August 25, 2005 meeting minutes was taken by email and passed.

President's Cabinet Report: Clarkson reported that anyone driving a campus-owned 15-passenger van has to take a course on CD/ROM, pass a test, then Risk Management certifies you to drive the van. You must recertify annually.

Dual employment policy – first reading of a policy to deal with dual career couples when hiring faculty.
Alcohol beverage policy is being expanded and is now going through a permit process.
Smoking policy - all permanent buildings have a smoke-free entrance. There is interest in expanding this policy to include all entrances to permanent buildings and there was some discussion related to whether BSU should be a smoke free campus. Additional research and discussions are needed.
Hurricane Katrina displaced individuals - There are current y 3 students and 1 faculty on campus. Fund-raising for hurricane relief will be done at the first football game September 21.
Policy on Naming Facilities - The first reading will occur at the next President's Cabinet meeting. Naming of the indoor training facility and band building will be on the next State Board meeting agenda.
Professional Staff Employee Performance Evaluation - Human Resource Services will now be the repository for professional files.

Potluck with professional staff and faculty - This potluck will be held after work in a family friendly place very soon.

Emeritus Status - Two nominees were approved by the Senate. The group discussed how we approve people for emeritus status and decided to meet soon with representatives from the Professional Association and the Faculty Senate to talk about guidelines and criteria for this honor.

ISU President's Search: ACE Senate was contacted by its counterparts at Idaho State University to determine whether or not classified employees were included in Boise State's presidential search -- they were not at Idaho State or University of Idaho.

Committee Reports:

Cultural Center (Tucker): Its mission statement changed. Also, it will be holding Cultural Roundtable luncheon meetings.
Bookstore Advisory Committee (Ross): Has a nice profit margin from last year. The Bookstore has encouraged faculty to be concerned about the cost to students of textbooks -- there are less expensive ways to go. Clothing sales are projected to be lower than last year.
Climate Committee (Barzee): The committee is working on getting surveys out this spring. Once surveys are done, Provost Sona Andrews is willing to financially back any problem areas that need to be resolved. This survey was initiated from the top down and the Provost wants issues cleaned up, especially with classified, faculty and students. The climate at Boise State is one project she was hired to take on at the University.
Strategic Planning Committee for Metropolitan Research University of Distinction (Hampton): There will be another survey coming out. When you see the survey, don't discard it. Also, there will be more opportunities and meetings to get involved in.
ACE Luncheon (Bugni): The Association of Classified Employees luncheon has been rescheduled for April 10, instead of May 9. Please note that change on your calendar and plan to come!

Meeting Adjourned: Hampton adjourned the meeting at 11:45 a.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Ann Winslow, Recording Secretary

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October 20, 2005 - 10:45-11:45 a.m.

Student Union Boyington Room

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