Minutes of the University Committee
for November 10, 1998

The Committee met at 3:35 in 262 CART. Members present were Tim Fossum, Fran Kavenik, James Kinchen, Angie McArthur, and Carol Saffioti-Hughes. Also present were Carl Buck and Larry Duetsch.

Committee members questioned Mr. Buck about student loan default rates at UW-Parkside, which some had heard were the highest in the UW System. Mr. Buck confirmed this, saying that a continuation of this pattern could cause lending authorities to restrict the funds available to UW-Parkside students. Committee members expressed great concern about the impact this could have on enrollment and directed the Chair to take this matter up with the Chancellor.

The Committee reviewed Mr. Buck's proposal that the campus support staff exchanges with similar post-secondary institutions throughout the country. Mr. Buck explained that in his experience such exchanges could be quite brief, perhaps lasting only a few days, but could produce significant benefits by enabling the campus to replicate programmatic initiatives that have proven successful elsewhere. The Committee strongly endorsed the proposal and decried the limited availablity of funds for professional development. Mr. Buck left the meeting.

The Committee identified nominees for vacant seats on the Admissions, Records, and Student Information Committee, the Parking Appeals Committee, and the Union Advisory Board.

Given the tenor of the Committee of the Whole discussion at the October 29 Faculty Meeting, it was agreed that a proposal to revise UWPF 6.01 should be brought to the Faculty Senate on December 1. The prevailing opinion at the Faculty Meeting was that the Criteria for Personnel Decisions should be revised to be more consistent with the stated mission, objectives, and vision of the the campus. Professors Duetsch, Fossum, and McArthur agreed to draft a suitable revision of UWPF 6.01. The Committee agreed to seek the advice of the Personnel Review Committee on the revision before it is brought to the Senate.

The Committee agreed to seek information from the Provost regarding the evaluation of administrators that was initiated last year.

The meeting adjourned at 4:40.