The following items were discussed:

Committee Appointments
Many, but not all, of these appointments have been confirmed by letters from Dr. Williams' office. Mike will ask for complete lists of Faculty Senate committee members and volunteers.

Perfect Attendance Award Proposals
There was lively discussion among the board members concerning the 2 perfect attendance award plans proposed by Dawn Khoury, Retention Coordinator. Several faculty members (John Hendry, Mike Huneke, and Sandy Kleypas, among others) have spoken out in opposition to both plans; in general, the executive board concurred with the opposition, suggesting that perhaps the "Perfect Attendance Award" could appear somewhere on the student's transcript.

Agenda Items from the President's Council Retreat

Registration (changes)
There is only one real change--to allow returning students as well as new students two days to register. Sandy added that there is always difficulty in getting the newspaper schedule on time. Mike will write a letter to Sally Covington, with a reminder that no impoundments can happen after advising begins. No one seems to have found a solution to the problems of overcrowded classes (resulting from override, etc.) Someone (Donna?) added that TASP-exempt students may now waive PSYC 1100 (as of the present quarter).

Faculty Compensation Plan and Faculty Evaluation Instrument
Mike has briefly discussed these plans with Dr. Williams. Employees will be trained to use this evaluation by January 3. The Faculty Compensation Plan has "snags," one of which is the difficulty with the "point" system. Mike and Barbara will take the Faculty Compensation Plan to Ralph Strothers for his support.

Plans for the Re-Design of the Campus(estimated 10-month completion)
Construction begins this month. English moves first to 7-5 (Telecommunications): Phase III will see the completion of the Computer Applications Center, and Patterson Hall will be remodeled completely. At that time, English will move into Patterson Hall.

Remediation Plans
1. Hire an expert (PhD.) in developmental studies (DVS). This person would be in charge of all remediation

2. Hire a staff of special education teachers

3. Classes will be capped at 20 (no exceptions)

4. Teaching assistants (likely from Baylor) will be hired

5. Plato software will be used (to enhance, not to substitute for teaching)

6. Technical assistants (light loaded) may be used as remedial assistants (Mike's idea)


Dr. Williams' Priorities

1. New institutional programs

2. Reduction of loan default rate

3. Student enrollment increase

4. Increased support of TSTC from business and industry

5. Partnerships with community colleges (e.g.,Blinn)

6. Retention/remediation


There being no further business, the motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and passed at approximately 5:20 p.m.

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