University of Minnesota, Morris
Campus Assembly Minutes
September 20, 1999

The Campus Assembly met on Monday, September 20, at 4:30 pm in the Science
Auditorium.  Jack Imholte acted as Parliamentarian in Roland Guyotte's
absence.

I.  Sam Schuman notified the Assembly of two events planned for Tuesday,
September 21, in response to the sexual assault on campus September
13th.  An all-campus forum on safety will be held in Edson auditorium at
4:00 pm followed by a candle-lit vigil on the mall at 8:00 pm.  He added
that some participants might have to leave the forum at 6:00 pm to attend
the scholarship dinner.

Schuman also mentioned the Capital Campaign Kick-off Gala to be held at
5:30 on October 15th when President Yudof will be visiting the
campus.  The campaign goal and funding priorities will be explained.

II.  Concerning the minutes of the May 17, 1999 meeting of the Assembly,
recording secretary Rebecca Webb informed the Assembly that she had been
notified of a correction in the second-to-the-last paragraph.  Eric
Klinger was referring to LAHS, not LAAS, being housed in Social
Sciences.  The May 17 minutes were otherwise approved as circulated, as
were the June 1, 1999 minutes.

III.  Shannon Hodges was elected to replace Rod Oto on the Executive
Committee.  The Executive Committee will appoint a replacement for him on
the Student Services Committee at its next meeting.

IV.  Sam Schuman noted that the MCSA needs to replace a student on the
Consultative Committee.  

V.  Eric Klinger reported on the efforts of the Chancellor Search
Committee.  Applications of varying quality are being received and
nominees are being contacted.    

VI.  Maddy Maxeiner reported on the upcoming visit of President
Yudof.  All campus community members are invited to a community luncheon
at which the President will speak and to the Capital Campaign Kick-off
Gala at 5:30.  Chairs John Dayton and Bob Gandrud and several campaign
committee chairs will be present.    

Sam Schuman mentioned that President Yudof will address all campuses at
his State of the University address on September 30th.  UMM community
members can view the address in the Science Auditorium.  UMM hopes to
continue its tradition of having a student ask the president a question.

Schuman also mentioned that Chair of the Board of Regents, the Honorable
Patricia Spence, will be on campus September 29th along with the new
Executive Director and Corporate Secretary, Ann Cieslak.

VII.  Jim Togeas reported on the accreditation process.  The site team,
which will visit April 10-12, 2000, has been named and will consist of 7
rather than 5 members because UMM is taking the "special
emphasis" approach in its self-study.  The self-study is expected to be
finished in a week.  The Steering Committee will review it before it comes
to the Assembly.  Schuman praised the list of visit team members as "good
people from good schools."  

VIII.  Dian Lopez provided a senate report.  The Committee on Committees
meets September 27.  Members are asked to let her know what committees
they would like to serve on.

IX.  Under old business, Tap Payne asked for a status report on the Talent
Award scholarships.  How soon can nominations be made?  Schuman responded
that funds are being raised but the awarding process has not begun
yet.  There will be an assessment in December followed by the construction
of a mechanism for making awards.

Fred Farrell asked for clarification of procedures related to time issues
under the new Assembly meeting hour.  The deadline for extending a meeting
will now be 6:00 pm.  Vicky Graham reminded the group that the goal is to
have one-hour meetings that will conclude at 5:30.  

Tim O'Keefe asked about computer allocations:  Who will get new ones and
when?  Schuman responded that Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs Nancy
Carpenter is spear-heading that initiative now and questions should be
directed to her office.

There was no further business and the Assembly adjourned at 5:00 pm.

Rebecca Webb