University of Minnesota, Morris Campus Resources & Planning Committee Minutes January 26, 1999 Members present: Ray Sibul, Jenny Dose, Karen Graupmann, Lowell Rasmussen, Don Kenning, Andy Lopez, Brenda Boever, Maddy Maxeiner, Sara Haugen, Nat Hart, Tom Johnson, Karen Fischer, Rod Oto. Guests: Jeri Mullin, Heidi Olson, Michelle Anderson, Reed LeBeau, Michael Kuykindinn, LeAnn Perius, Gary McGrath, Jim Togeas, Cathleen Brannen, Sam Schuman, Tom McRoberts. Chair Andy Lopez briefed the committee on the 1/13 Tuition Task Force meeting, which featured strong turn-out by student members. The anticipated tuition increase is 3%. Tuition will be collected twice yearly under semesters instead of three times as under quarters and the band will remain 15-20 credits. Concerning the capital request, Maddy Maxeiner expressed appreciation for the rationalizations presented previously about using Community Service as prolonged swing space but asked the committee to remember that Community Service may become the home of offices with external clients. Alumni Relations/Fund Development, while appreciative of the temporary space being offered them in HFA, has limited square footage in that space related to their number of office/student staff and will not be able to function effectively in that space for a prolonged period of time. Lowell Rasmussen presented material comparing swing space potential in Community Services and Old Science (classrooms). He added that a review of proposed classroom assignments for Fall 1999, provided by Jeri Mullin, revealed that it may be necessary to use BOTH facilities as swing space in the Fall 2000. That being noted, he listed the pros and cons as he saw them: Community Services Pros: Classes closer to Social Science and Old Humanities. Allows Phase 1 of Social Science renovation to start. Community Services Cons: Delays final renovation of Community Services. Moves math, physics and geology classes away from Science for one year. Science Classrooms Pros: Keeps science curriculum closer together. Better quality classrooms. Allows final renovation of Community Service. Less costs in geology swing space. Science Classrooms Cons: Renovation happens in phases and costs more, delays use of some classrooms, Social Science & Old Humanities swing space away from faculty offices, delays Social Science and Old Humanities renovations, may not provide sufficient swing space. Nat Hart asked about the total number of new general use classrooms. There will be approximately six, but the replacement of arm-tabulature seating with tables and chairs (which take up more room) means the gain will be in rooms only, not capacity of seating. Gary McGrath wondered if a subcommittee of concerned parties should review the swing space issues rather than the CRPC as a committee of the whole. Sam Schuman encouraged the community to be adventurous and open to more possibilities for temporary use of spaces such as the 4th floor of Food Service or the hallways of HFA. Tom Johnson questioned the idea of a subcommittee given the wide range of people affected by the swing space issue and encouraged avoiding any delays in obtaining funding or finalizing classroom spaces. Lopez asked Rasmussen when he would need the CRPC's determination and Rasmussen said the CIAC meets on February 17. Nat Hart agreed with Tom Johnson and Jeri Mullin downplayed the "con" of having the science/math classes away from the science building since that is often the case now. Lopez responded that the problem is not the classes but labs which, if located a larger distance from the science building, would take professors away from their offices for hours at a time. McGrath encouraged the CRPC to focus on the big picture but agreed with Johnson that delay would be detrimental. Sara Haugen mentioned that creative use of space such as Schuman mentioned works out better than initially imagined. Lopez affirmed that the CRPC has one more meeting before it must advise Rasmussen and if small groups discuss the issue they will need to be carefully inclusive. The committee reviewed reaction to the Strategic Three Year Plan from the 1/26 Assembly. Concerning the addition of an international reference, Sam Schuman said that UMM has conscientiously made other choices instead (such as the recruiting of U.S. minority students). Rod Oto agreed that UMM is working hard on reflecting the diversity of the U.S. public and isn't ready yet to assert that it features (or expend resources recruiting) an international student body. McGrath added that the reference would be hollow without the appropriate resources to back it up. Concerning UMM's relationship to the U of M's mission, Lopez suggested that we could add "outreach programs" to IVB and Maxeiner suggested adding a line about embracing the U of M's mission to the sentence about being the best public liberal arts college. McGrath countered that the beauty of that line lies in its simplicity. Schuman suggested amending the Preamble instead, adding "and as an integral part of the University of Minnesota," after "as an institution." The committee agreed with this. Concerning gender equity in salaries, Schuman suggested adding "equity" after "faculty salaries" to IB. Other more wordy possibilities were discussed and discarded and "equity" was added accordingly. Gary McGrath suggested adding "and diversity" after "student quality" in IIA, which was accepted. Tom Johnson asked why the name of the document was changed from 1997-2000 to 1998-2001 and Schuman responded that the change was made after he consulted with Andy Lopez about it. Lopez informed the committee that the NCA5c has met twice and still needs a student. The subcommittee has reviewed and is impressed with the report of the University of Iowa, another school that recently submitted a Special Emphasis self-study plan. UMM will emulate Iowa's report and the subcommittee will require more help to accomplish this, particularly people with a specific expertise concerning information about the last 10 years of UMM's history. The CRPC approved the subcommittee's plan to seek assistance from non-CRPC committee members. The CRPC will meet again on Tuesday, February 9, at 2 pm in the Behmler Conference Room.