COUNCIL OF DEANS
March 30, 1999

PRESENT:    W. Aiken, D. Arfken, B. Berry, T. Bibler, S. Delacroix, R.
Desmond, L. Ettkin, J. Harbaugh, L. Janeksela, T. Summerlin

Approval of Minutes
The minutes of March 24, 1999, were approved.

Technology Plans
The Technology Committee will be doing a presentation to the Budget
Committee, which will include input from the deans.

Reaccreditation Costs
The Provost asked the deans to develop a realistic proposal for
reaccreditation costs for their respective colleges to be presented at the
Academic Affairs Division budget hearing on April 12.  Costs should include
pre-visit expenses and the cost of the visit itself.

Scheduling
Scheduling for students was discussed. While certain groups/individuals may
need priority, this should be reconciled with the democratic principle of
treating people equally.

Provost Announcements
The Provost reminded deans to forward any changes to the list of faculty
eligible for the Guerry Professorship to Ms. Judy Fry as soon as possible.

The Provost reported a question about the level of English spoken by one or
more non-native speaking professors.  He wanted to know if this was
perceived as a problem in the classroom.  The council reported that
interview procedures ensure that the level of English of non-native
speakers is good.

Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was moved and seconded.

Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Williamson