Members Present: James Craig, Daniel Dinnsen, Noretta Koertge, Dale McFadden, Beth Raff, Geoff Conrad (Chair)

Also Present: Dean Morton Lowengrub

1. The minutes of 28 May were approved as amended.

2. James Craig proposed that a letter be sent to both President Brand and Chancellor Gros Louis expressing the Policy Committee's availability to both of them if the need arises for opinion and/or advice. This effort to keep an open line of communication while working in consort with the Dean's office was unanimously approved by those present.

3. There was initial discussion of a proposed reorganization of the Department of Folkore.

4. Dean Lowengrub joined the meeting at 10:20 a.m. and discussion continued on the reorganization of Folkore. It was agreed by all that further discussion will be needed along with a closer look at the submitted written document.

The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

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

Submitted,

Dale McFadden