Minutes of the University Planning Council
for December 5, 2001

WYLL 363, 12:00 Noon

Present: Donald Cress, Jim Hastings, Chris Evans, Tom Peischl, Steve, McLaughlin, Chris Zanowski, Brad Piazza, Sue Norton, Doug DeVinny, Lenny Klaver, Esther Letven, Bill Streeter, Al Crist, Sandy Duveneck, Mark Eichner, Marwan Wafa, Co-Chairs Gene Goodman, Jack Keating

The meeting was called to order at 12:05

1. Minutes of the October 24th meeting were amended and approved

2. Vision Statement: Al Crist initiated discussion on the need for a Vision Statement that will:

a) describe why we do what we do
b) focus on students
c) describe what we want to be known for, the values that will take us to the future

After some discussion it was decided that the Value Statement presented by Al Crist would be taken to constituents and brought back to UPC for further discussion at the next meeting. The "old" Vision Statement from the 1999 Annual Report should also be distributed for discussion at the next meeting.

3. Engaged University: Esther Letvin discussed the National Campus Compact as part of the "Engaged University". The compact is a statewide group that includes presidents of Institutions including Private, Technical, UW Institutions/Extension that hopes to launch statewide initiatives.

a) Some of the initiative being examined include: High School and College courses that could be combined for civic engagement
b) Interactions with community constituents to find ways by which the community and institutions can interact.
c) A brief discussion of the Community Based Learning Certificate ensued

4. Planning Priorities: Tom Peischel described E-Learning Goals and Actions.

a) Discussion ensued; it was the committee consensus that the Technology Committee should revisit and review the Technology Planning Document

5. Facilities Planning: Bill Streeter described the process being followed for classroom improvement and renovation. There is a 3-pronged strategy involved

a) Classroom renovation -specific state funding
b) Cosmetic improvements-local funding
c) Major renovation-University Master Plan

The meeting adjourned at 1:55 PM.