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Policy Committee Minutes: April 30, 1999

Members Present: Julia Bondanella, Geoff Conrad, Noretta Koertge, Dale McFadden, Vic Viola, Elizabeth Raff, Chair

Also present: Associate Dean Russell Hanson

1. The minutes of 23 April were approved.

2. Committee Reports:

    Budget Conferences
    The upcoming schedule was reviewed; supplemental comments on recently attended meetings were given.
    New PC Members
    Julia Bondanella was welcomed to the committee.

3. Salary Decisions
    The Policy Committee reaffirmed that salary decisions be left to the discretion of departments with the proviso, as noted in past minutes, that salary equity adjustments should not affect recommendations on merit and cost of living increases according to department procedures.

4. Associate Dean Hanson joined the meeting at 9:35.

    A. The committee informed Dean Hanson of its intention to meet during this summer on a regular basis.
    B. Dean Hanson informed the committee that the review of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures was in progress.

5. Appointment of Acting Dean
    In the event that an acting dean would be needed by the College, the committee decided to request a meeting with Chancellor Kenneth R. R. Gros Louis to provide input on the process.

The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

Questions or comments regarding the minutes and actions of the Policy Committee may be addressed to Elizabeth Raff, Jordan Hall 325, 855-5287, eraff@bio.indiana.edu, or to any member of the committee.

Submitted,

Dale McFadden