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6/23/04 Administrative Council Meeting Minutes

In attendance: Dr. Claudia Limbert, Nora Miller, Perry Sansing, Dr. Mark Bean, Patsy McDaniel, Mary Margaret Roberts, Anika Perkins, Dr. Lea Helen Evans, Susan Sobley (for Carol Morgan), and Wahnee Sherman (for Dr. Narem Reddy).

Absent: Dr. Sheila Adams, Scott Rawles, Dr. Bucky Wesley, and Dana Vaughn.

Dr. Claudia Limbert called the meeting to order.

The minutes from 6/9/04 were approved.

A discussion ensued about the purpose of the Administrative Council because Dr. Limbert believes it is important to have this type of discussion periodically. Many stated they enjoyed meeting with each other and learning what is happening in other areas on campus; others gained from discussions that occurred. Several mentioned they felt the Administrative Council should meet once a month rather than twice a month. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to meet during the first week of every month.

Then there was a discussion about the 2004-2005 budget and salary increases. Dr. Limbert suggested members encourage their constituents to attend the FY 2005 budget presentation on Thursday, July 8, at 1:30 p.m. in Poindexter Auditorium. Nora Miller said she would be happy to take questions during the presentation and requested that the questions be turned in to her by July 6 so she will have time to gather any needed data and prepare the responses.

General Updates:

Dr. Mark Bean said his office is reviewing our responses to the six SACS questions that require follow up. They are due to SACS in September.

Anika Perkins announced that Visions is in the layout stage. The next addition will be out in October. The catalog is at the printer.

Perry Sansing noted that work continues on the staff classification system.

Nora Miller stated that we are in the second phase of the PC replacement plan, and we are ready to put out bids for the network replacement plan. Resources Management is in the inventory pre-audit stage. IHL will receive the same rates as last year for auto insurance, but there will be some procedural changes. The state auditors have requested cell phone reports. Work on South Callaway has experienced some delays due to excessive rain. Martin Hall is in the demolition stage. Approval has been received for the Fine Arts Building demolition stage. The high voltage project is coming along. We need engineering tests for the soil for the Pohl recreation center. The Comptroller’s Office is finalizing the budget and closing out purchase orders. A mailing is being sent in response to the incorrect information send by Tuition Management.

Patsy McDaniel said she recently attended the Mississippi Day in Central Park. All eight universities in Mississippi were represented. The New York alumni chapter held a meeting on July 11 with about 40 in attendance. Toni Seawright, class of 1987, who was the first African-American to win the title of Miss Mississippi and was fourth runner up to Miss America, was honored by Jackson State University on June 13. Lauderdale County held an organizational chapter meeting. Hinds Community College recently named one of their buildings for alumna Dr. Nell Ann Pickett, class of 1957. Kathy Adams Cooke, class of 1971, was named Tishomingo County Teacher of the Year. Judy Anne Morris, class of 1963, was named first congressional district finalist for Mississippi’s 2004 Teacher of the Year. She teaches at MSMS. The Alumni Relations Office currently is working on setting up chapter meetings for Lowndes County, Chattanooga, Slidell, and Pine Belt.

Wahnee Sherman announced there were approximately 100 in attendance for the recent freshmen orientation session, and there were about 30 at the transfer student session. They are preparing for the July orientation session. There are more than 20 students participating in the Bridge program. Residence Life will have a furniture sale soon in preparation for new furniture coming in. Student Services is looking for a new administrative assistant, a new director of student involvement and a lifeguard. The Miss Mississippi Pageant is this weekend with five MUW students participating.

Susan Sobley said Staff Council is working on filling positions.

Mary Margaret Roberts mentioned the Foundation is completing its banking switch over to NBC, and the MUW Foundation Board voted to have a professional phone service for its phone center. She and Dr. Limbert are going to Washington, DC, to meet with congressmen, present Marie Charlotte Stark with her honorary doctorate, and for Dr. Limbert to attend an American Association of State Colleges and Universities conference.

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