In attendance: Dr. Claudia Limbert, Dr. Sheila Adams, Nora Miller, Perry Sansing, Dr. Mark Bean, Mary Margaret Roberts, Patsy McDaniel, Anika Perkins, Scott Rawles, Dr. Barbara Hunt, Dr. Narem Reddy, Carol Morgan, and Cynthia Hembree

Absent: Dr. Bucky Wesley

The minutes from 8/12/03 were approved as amended.

New Business:

Ideas for the Senior class gift were discussed. Cement benches for the Parkinson/Martin area were suggested by the seniors. Nora Miller mentioned that the seniors were doing a fund raiser, and they were planning to have about $5,000 for their class gift. The council was asked if they could come up with other ideas for the seniors.

General Updates:

Carol Morgan said that the Staff Council would be having their first meeting with the new council members tomorrow, and that she would be attending a MASCO meeting next Thursday.

Anika Perkins had checked into the Veterans Day program at the CAFB. The present command will not be doing any special event this year. Anika will check with the city of Columbus to see if they are planning a program. She also mentioned that the National College Review went well, and those people were very impressed with the campus.

Scott Rawles updated everyone on his search for a web master. He will begin interviews next week. The new work mark has also been approved. A logo is being developed. Scott passed out an example of the new word mark. The new color will be blue #294 on star white. The tag line is legally necessary saying that we admit women and men, but is revised to read "A Tradition of Excellence for Women and Men." Dr. Limbert mentioned that this new word mark will also be used on campus event shirts as well as all brochures.

Mary Margaret Roberts mentioned that the Foundation audit will start this month. She also reminded everyone of the dates of Welty Weekend and gave an update on its progress.

Nora Miller remarked that the distribution of the student financial aid checks went well this year. She also said that Computing Services is in the process of installing new computers across campus. She spoke about the installation of software for electronic ticket paying and gave everyone an update on the beginnings of S. Callaway’s renovation. Parkinson is now being wired, and the PEAB debris removal will go out for bid on 10/9. Nora presented the Master Plan last week for the campus in Poindexter and did a presentation this week at Town and Tower.

Perry Sansing spoke about the meetings taking place to discuss the staff salary classification. The U. S. Senate Appropriation Committee passed a bill for $500K for MUW for law enforcement, but it needs to go through other legislative steps. If funded, this money will be used for campus safety measures.

Patsy McDaniel mentioned the Oktibbeha County Chapter meeting tomorrow night in Starkville and reminded everyone about the International Food Symposium on campus 9/19 -20. She also said that on 10/14-19, the Elderhostel Program will be at The W. Her office is the on-site coordinator for this event.

Dr. Barbara Hunt stated that they had their first Faculty Senate meeting in last week. The Science and Math Division expressed a desire to work with international students. A committee is being formed for this.

Dr. Narem Reddy said the Directors Council met Monday. Salary philosophy was discussed.

Dr. Mark Bean announced that the SACS responses have been mailed to SACS. A copy has been put in the library for viewing. PIE Council will meet on Friday.

Cynthia Hembree stated that SGA will meet next Monday night with Dr. Wesley. Elections are next week. SGA will be setting up a yard sale some time in October.

Dr. Sheila Adams reminded everyone of the IHL Counselor Update on campus on 9/23, and that H & K will have Jean Blades here on 9/24. She also mentioned the IACP Symposium taking place on 9/19.

The meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Rose Mary Dill