UMM Consultative Committee
Meeting Date:  Friday, October 10, 2003 - 9:00 AM

Members present:  Brenda Boever, Reginald Davis, Kevin Ely, Margaret Kuchenreuther, Michelle Page (Chair), Lee Korby, Kt Schwaderer, Rebecca Webb, David Wuolu

Absent:  Joyce Amborn, Bart Finzel, Jeff Ratliff-Crain (XO), Mary Zosel
Visitors:  None

Meeting was called to order at 9:00AM.  The minutes from the previous meeting were distributed, and one correction was made.  The minutes were approved.

Upcoming Visitor Schedule:
	Monday, October 20 – Jim Mootz, Admissions.  Jim will be joining us at 8:30 to discuss the current enrollment, projections, strategies for improvement, and to clarify the role of their student intern.  At 9:30, John Ramsey (ACE) will discuss student leadership and campus governance with the CC members who are able to stay.
	Friday, October 31 – Sandy Olson-Loy, VC for Student Affairs.  Sandy will join us to discuss past and future restructuring in Student Affairs.
	Friday, November 7 – John Schwaller, VC for Academic Affairs and Dean.  Curricular details regarding the Big Idea are not ready for discussion.  Instead, he will speak to us about an academic personnel plan.
	Friday, November 21 – Chancellor Sam Schuman and John Schwaller, VC for Academic Affairs and Dean will meet with the CC to discuss a proposal to enhance faculty salaries.
	[Note:  there will be no CC meeting on Friday, October 17.]

Budget Task Force to reconvene:  Chancellor Schuman informed the CC Chair of his intent to reconvene the Budget Task Force this year.  Three CC members, representing broad constituencies will be named.  Michelle will speak to Bart Finzel regarding his ability to serve again– if unable, David Wuolu expressed willingness to serve unless Sam requests that one representative must be the CC Chair.  Others recommended for membership on the task force include:  Brenda Boever (staff) and Kevin Ely (student).  

Food Service issue.
	Several students and parents have made it known that they are unhappy that Food Services will not be open for 4 days during fall break.  While Sodexho’s contract does not require them to be open during this time, this closure is viewed as a hardship for students who remain on campus during break.  This on-going issue was first brought to the CC’s attention two years ago and it needs a permanent solution.  The cost and quality of food is a larger issue for the students.
   	For action:  Michelle and Kevin will draft a letter to the Student Services Committee to encourage them to more proactive on the closure matter.  We also suggest that they be more diligent and proactive on the larger food service issue by closely monitoring the quality of service Sodexho provides, and use student focus groups to clarify needs of food service patrons.
	For action:  Michelle and Kevin will draft a letter to the Executive Committee to recommend that the Student Services Committee be re-charged to find permanent solutions to on-going problems affecting students. We see the need for stronger leadership and advocacy on behalf of student concerns and suggest that their energy be re-focused on broader/major issues rather than items perceived to be less important (ie, student group constitutions).

Orientation/Welcome meal.  Negative reaction has been received regarding the Orientation staff’s decision to charge parents and returning students a fee to attend the welcome picnic on the first day of Orientation.  Faculty and staff members also expressed frustration in the “ticket” system necessary to access the event.  This change is perceived to be un-welcoming and contrary to the nature of this usually inclusive community event.  A memo to Kate VanSickle, Orientation staff, will be drafted to express these concerns.

Meeting adjourned at 10:00 AM.