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Those present were:

John Beineke, Dean
Kent Layton, Associate Dean
Mary Jane Bradley, Director, Professional Education Programs
George Foldesy, Director, Center for Excellence in Education
Mitch Holifield, Chair Educational Administration and Secondary Education, and Special Education
Joanna Grymes, Interim Chair, Elementary Education
Lynn Howerton, Chair, Psychology and Counseling
Ila East, Administrative Secretary to the Dean, Recorder
Deanna Barton, Secretary to the Associate Dean

1. New Positions

Dr. Beineke and Dr. Layton sent a memo to VPAA requesting that the maximum salary for the replacement positions be increased. They emphasized that in order to hire the caliber of faculty we need, with the professional background and experience needed, the salary and rank need to be increased. The answer from the vice president was that a $2,000 - $3,000 increase is OK, but if a $10,000 increase is requested, no. This is the same answer that all the colleges are receiving in answer to requests for increase in salaries for searches.

Dr. Beineke asked the chairs what they wanted to do. Did they want to go ahead and search knowing that the search might fail, or did they want to forgo the search for this year.

Dr. Howerton stated that if Psychology and Counseling does not fill their positions, their program will be in trouble. If we get faculty for those salaries, it would be typical for them to stay here and get their training and leave in a year or two. Dr. Holifield was skeptical about finding anyone for the salary he can offer, and felt it might be a waste of time.

After considerable discussion, most agreed that it would be best to go ahead and advertise for the positions. The concern voiced was if we don't go ahead and search for these positions this year, we might not get them next year. There was a consensus that salaries should be listed in the ads, so as not to waste our time or the candidates time, but that decision will be left with each department.

Several Council members indicated if they don't get someone for these positions they will have no other choice but to offer fewer classes or sections. In some of these disciplines, there are no qualified adjuncts available.

2. Paragould

Dr. Beineke relayed to the Council that Dr. Wyatt met with the deans in a meeting about ASU's involvement in offering programs/courses at Paragould. Dr. Wyatt wants some type of activity at Paragould, but not a degree center necessarily . The president is worried that technical colleges might be within our thirty mile radius of service and offering general education courses. There will be another meeting soon.

3. Report on Academic Affairs Council

Dr. Layton attended AAC for Dr. Beineke. There was to be an NCA assessment meeting in Dallas. The VPAA's office will be sending teams, but in order to cut costs, they will have an NCA assessment meeting here. The teams will consist of 3-4 faculty. Cost will be $720 per team. VPAA will pick up $400 for each team with departments paying for the remainder. Dr. Beineke and Dr. Layton did not see the need for a team from each department because of the amount of assessment we already do for NCATE and other accreditation agencies. Instead, one team composed of members from EASE, HPESS, ELED, and PSY/C that would go. Chairs will forward names to VPAA's office.

The dates have not been set for this yet, but it will be some time between the end of January and the beginning of March. Dr. Howerton indicated he would like to go, but not in January because the CACREP accreditation team will be here January 21-24.

The Governor will be visiting here October 17^th, at 11:00 in the Fine Arts recital hall. Everyone is encouraged to attend. The Deans were told that this is not a political meeting but an informal meeting.

Barry Emberlin spoke about partnerships with foreign universities. There was a request put forth to give exceptions to foreign students from the partnership universities to waive tuition fees. Also requested was a $40 per credit hour fee for our students studying abroad above their normal tuition. This brought a discussion about how our students studying overseas pay the normal tuition and now they are wanting them to pay an additional $40 per credit hour, but want to waive tuition for foreign students.

Dr. Cooksey thanked the AAC members for their help with summer advising. She also mentioned the focus reports. Requests for focus reports should be in writing. E-mail is considered in writing. Dr. Howerton said he requests a focus report that lists all department majors and their advisors. It has taken him several semesters to get it at least 90% correct. He, his secretary, and the faculty have worked together to be sure all advisees are listed correctly.

The fact that any e-mails not deleted at the end of the day becoming public record was brought up. When we no longer use Pegasus mail, all mail can be downloaded to individual computers and nothing will remain on the server. It was also pointed out that our computers belong to ASU and everything on them belongs to ASU. Even if e-mail is downloaded to your computer, it is still a matter of public record. It just means that you have control over who sees it. This sparked a discussion about e-mail between students and advisors, etc. Everyone realized that e-mail needs to be looked upon as very open, and nothing should be said in an e-mail that cannot be said to the general public. It would be much better, if something had to be in writing, for letters or memos to be written.

November 28^th is Preview Day. November 14^th ASU is hosting a college fair. ASU is hosting only, our college does not have to participate. There are still times available for summer CVN, afternoon times that is, not morning. Saturday Scholars had 190 participants which was up 70. None of the COE faculty participated, but we did have significant student group participation.

4. Copying

Dr. Beineke told the Council that someone had copied vast amounts of materials on the copiers in the ED/COM building using a number supposedly given to a EASE faculty member. It had been charged to ELED. The faculty member did not know about the episode. Dr. Beineke asked if he should pursue the matter with the GA. Dr. Holifield stated that he felt it was not a good idea, and that he would rather pay for the copies. The copy number has been removed, and if it is a legitimate number someone will be asking why it isn't working. (The day after the meeting, it was discovered that this was indeed a legitimate copy number. It was for ELED and the wrong name had been entered.)

5. Space

This summer and fall, ED209 which is a computer lab, had been double booked by both ELED and PSY/C. At present, PSY/C is conducting its Quant lab in part of ED210. One solution to the problem suggested was to move the Quant lab computers to ED206 which had been an Apple lab. At present 206 is being used as a storage room for old computers and other equipment waiting for Physical Plant to pick them up plus housing some of the portfolio lab equipment and other computer equipment. After these computers are moved to 206, that part of 210 would become an office, workroom, etc. for Xin Li.

Several other suggestions were made solving the double booking problem. Dr. Howerton stated that he felt that he, Dr. Grymes, and Dr. Layton could work out a schedule for 209 that would serve both departments without having to resort to setting up another permanent lab. Dr. Beineke requested that they meet and work out a schedule.

Another suggestion for use of 206 was to make offices out of it, or another classroom. To make 206 into another classroom would involve tearing out the computer work stations and replacing the carpet. This would be a one-time cost, but the money would still have to be found somewhere.

6.Bulletin Boards

There have been requests made for bulletin board space in the ED/COM building. Dr. Beineke believes that we have used quite a bit of space. Because of the Vance Circle, we will need to find space for the Gallery of Distinction also. Further discussion and work on this and if the aesthetics of the building will hurt.

7.Reorganization

Dr. Beineke has met with all the departments now. Everyone is interested in reorganization, but there was no over whelming voice for any one of the models. The Council began working with what had been proposed, but ran out of time. This will be continued at the next council meeting.

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