University of Minnesota, Morris
Campus Resources & Planning Committee Minutes

 March 2, 1998

Members present:  Sara Haugen, Maddy Maxeiner, Jeff Ratliff-Crain, Chris 
Wenner, Wade Bronson, Lynn Schulz, Jennifer Wright, Karen Fischer, Andy 
Lopez, Gwen Rudney, Jason Anderson, Lowell Rasmussen, Rod Oto, Chris Cole.

Guests: David Johnson, Cathleen Brannen, Gary McGrath, Mike Korth.

The committee reviewed the 1998-2001 Campus Plan solicitation document.  
Karen Fischer suggested adding more guidelines or focus, perhaps via the 
strategic goals.  Andy Lopez stressed the need for forums as a method of 
input for non-writers.  Jenny Dose asked what level of specificity is 
sought in the input.  Lopez wondered if guiding documents should be 
distributed and Ratliff-Crain asked which ones and with what level of 
explanation.  Lopez suggested the strategic goals and the prelude and 
Dose agreed.  Lopez added that the document should make clear that the 
number of goals should not be increased; it should be understood that 
suggested goals would have to replace other goals so importance should be 
clarified.  
	
Lopez wondered if "maintaining and developing the quality of the academic 
program" was too narrow an expression of the primary purpose of 
planning.  Cathleen Brannen suggested adding "directly or indirectly" and 
Sara Haugen, speaking to support services, suggested substituting 
"quality of the liberal arts experience."  Lopez questioned attaching a 
"score card" of accomplishments from the last plan, particularly since 
the community is not in complete agreement about the degree to which some 
goals have been accomplished.  Maxeiner agreed, noting that the score 
card might lead to list-making for this plan.

Ratliff-Crain stressed communicating a sense of investiture in plan 
formulation. Chris Wenner noted that the committee needs to be sure 
technology fee proposals don't impact planning inappropriately.  Gwen 
Rudney suggested specific instructions such as "support, delete, or 
add."  Ratliff-Crain suggested seeking input on how to meet strategic 
goals and Brannen added, "or affirm them."

The forums will be held at the beginning of spring quarter, 4/1 from noon 
to 1:30, 4/2 from 3 to 4:30, and 4/6 from 4 to 5:30 in the Behmler 
Conference Room.  The deadline for written communication is Friday, 
4/17.  

All subcommittees of the CRPC are to meet and report to the whole 
committee during spring quarter.  The Assessment Committee would like a 
review of UMM's Mission Statement.  Sam Schuman has issues to review with 
the Human Resources subcommittee and there is interest in reviewing the 
use of resources for the GenEdWeb classes.

Lowell Rasmussen informed the committee that it is time to begin 
considering the 2004 biennium for capital planning.  Proposed projects 
include renovation of Behmler Hall and Plant Services shipping and receiving.

The CRPC will meet again on March 30, 1998 at 4 pm in the Behmler 
Conference Room.