Minutes of the University Committee
for April 30, 2002

The Committee met at 2:05 in D135 MOLN. Members present were Susan Haller, Peggy James, James Kinchen, Don Kummings, and Greg Mayer. Walter Feldt was excused. Also present was Larry Duetsch.

The Committee prepared a slate of nominees for appointment to six standing faculty committees for new terms that begin in August. The Secretary of the Faculty was asked to verify that the nominees will accept appointment.

Professor James reported that Dean Cress is preparing to form an Arts and Sciences College Council, following the protocol developed earlier this year. She also reported that (given the continuing budget uncertainty) Provost Martin is only gathering abbreviated PARs. Because the entire PAR process seems to be undergoing review by the Provost, Professor James plans to invite the chair of the Committee on Academic Planning to next weeks meeting to discuss the role of CAP in the PAR process.

The Committee discussed its tentative summer meeting schedule and then adjourned at 3:00.