Minutes of the University Planning Council
for November 15, 2000

WYLL 343, Noon - 2:00 PM

Present: D. Baldwin, D. Cress, A. Crist, B. Greenebaum, J. Hanson, B. Johnson, F. Kavenik, J. Keating, Co-Chair, R. Kirby, L. Klaver, E. Letven, P. Lyter, S. McLaughlin, S. Norton, J. Ostheimer, B. Piazza, H. Pitts, C. Rugzie, R. Singer, Co-Chair, B. Stoner, B. Streeter, M. Wafa, S. Wallner.

The meeting was called to order at noon.

I Minutes: The minutes of the October 18th meeting were approved

II Web Planning: L. Klaver reported that the Web committee has had two meetings and will be hearing from people from Harley and Snap-on regarding their web plan. The process will be a sequential one in which new segments will be added as developed. Any suggestions should be forwarded to the committee.

III Engaged University Council: J. Ostheimer and E. Letven reported that the Council has begun to develop a Community Based Learning Associates program for instructional staff active in community based learning activities who will be the campus advocates for community based learning. A CBL certificate has been approved by CAP, and will be considered by the Faculty Senate. A forum will be held by the student leadership group to present student experiences with CBL projects. We are moving ahead with planning for a state Campus Compact, Presidents/Chancellors from UWP, UWM, Alverno and Lawrence will be meeting to discuss a state compact.

IV Academic Planning: R. Singer reported on the work of the Committee on Academic Planning and Graduate Studies Committee regarding new programs (majors, minors and certificates) in Sport/Fitness Management, Engineering Management, Geography, Community Based Learning, Leadership, International Studies, Computer Information Systems, Integrated Science and Technology, Master of Public Administration, dual Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing, as well as the program review process and faculty positions.

V Adjournment- 1:30 pm.