In attendance: Dr. Vagn Hansen, Nora Miller, Perry Sansing, Dr. Gail Stephens, Mary Margaret
Roberts, Patsy McDaniel, Anika Perkins, Scott Rawles, Dr. Jo Spearman, Dr. Mark Bean, Cay
Lollar, Terri Heath, and Rose Mary Dill

Absent: Dr. Claudia Limbert, Sherry Honsinger, and Phillip Cockrell

The meeting began with approval of the minutes from 02/25/03.

Dr. Vagn Hansen told everyone that Phillip Cockrell would not be with us today. His
Grandmother was killed in a car accident, and the funeral was today. Perry Sansing mentioned
that Phillip did a great job when he spoke to the IHL College Board.

General Update:

Dr. Mark Bean said that he has received a 53% response rate from the faculty on the Art &
Science survey. There will be an Open Forum on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in
Poindexter. Faculty Senate elections will be on 4/25, and the new officers will take office
immediately.

Perry Sansing spoke about PS 1000 Section 3.02 and the need to meet accreditation standards.
Dr. Stephens and Dr. Spearman were both on the initial committee for PS 1000. Dr. Stephens
said that policy changes needed to be reviewed by the areas effected. It could be done by e-mail.
Dr. Sullivan, the SACS consultant, would be here on 5/5.

Perry also mentioned that we will be doing away with all reserve parking spaces on campus
except handicap spaces, 15 minutes spots, head resident spaces, and the United Way spot.

Cay Lollar said that the Director's Council has been doing a job analysis survey. The council has
also discussed evaluations. They would like staff evaluations done on anniversary dates. Cay
said the council would like evaluations kept separate from merit pay. The Director's Council is
revising the evaluation form for staff. It will be sent to the President's Office for approval.
Cay also gave an update on Latin Honors. Latin Honors will be worn by students at graduation
based on information received at the end of Fall semester.

Nora Miller told everyone that she will have to submit budget documents to the Board by
Monday of Memorial Day. She also spoke about the allocation of money in the future, and said
that one of the key components would be enrollment. This year at The W there will be a new
form to the budget process. It will be a two-year process tied to strategic goals.

Nora mentioned that Banner training courses are being offered for those who need some more
training in that area. Nora remarked that The W has received its first reimbursement check from
FEMA yesterday. She also mentioned the Campus Forum on Monday. It would be an interactive
meeting on the Campus Master Plan. We hope to have the final plan by July.

Dr. Vagn Hansen mentioned that he would announce the new emeriti faculty at graduation.

Dr. Gail Stephens commented on the progress of the details for Mag Chain.
Scott Rawles said that the MUW Foundation would be providing refreshments for Mag Chain.
Scott mentioned that Anika is putting a marketing group together.

Dr. Jo Spearman said that Chris Campbell would be leaving The W for the Univ. of N. AZ. as a
volleyball coach.

Patsy McDaniel spoke about the events of Homecoming. The Alumni Summer Workshop will
be on May 30 &31.

Mary Margaret Roberts stated that the Annual Fund Challenge was in full swing, and that there
would be an announcement at the Saturday morning convocation.

Anika Perkins remarked on some current press releases. She also mentioned her recent travels
with Dr. Limbert to some editorial board meetings and alumni meetings.

Terri Heath gave a report on student applications received to this date. Applications are up 8%
from this time last year. W Day had 203 students attend. The recent counselors' luncheon in
Greenwood went well. The IHL College Fair will take place on 10/21-22. IHL will be holding a
counselors' seminar at The W on 9/9. Robyn Davis, admission counselor, will be leaving on 5/2.
Jill Ashley, also an admission counselor, will also be leaving The W this summer.