Present: Julia Bondanella, Geoff Conrad, James Craig, Steve Girvin, Noretta Koertge, Dale McFadden, Beth Raff.

Acting Dean Hanson joined us at 1:50.

1. The minutes were approved as amended.

2. The Committee reviewed the schedule for the remaining budget conferences.

3. The Committee discussed comments from two faculty members concerning voting on the Web to elect members of the Policy Committee. The Committee decided not to change its current procedure and to vote via the Web. The Committee will compare the number of faculty members voting in this election with previous elections by paper ballot to determine if there should be changes in the conduct of future elections. An additional electronic reminder will be sent to all faculty members before balloting is concluded.

4. Dean Hanson reported on a number of issues facing the College. These included the budget, planning, and the structure of units in the College. Several personnel matters were also discussed.

The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

Questions or comments regarding the minutes and actions of the Policy Committee may be addressed to Geoff Conrad, 855-5340, Mathers Museum, 601 East Eighth Street, conrad@indiana.edu. Submitted,

James C. Craig