February 25, 2008

Present: Dale McFadden (chair), Tom Busey, Deb Cohn, Nick Cullather, Hal Evans, Jeff Hart (recorder), Brian Steensland, and Maxine Watson.

The meeting began at 4:00pm.

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education Catherine Larson arrived at 4:10pm to brief the committee on a draft proposal for the College’s implementation of the new General Education requirements.  The committee agreed to provide her with comments as soon as possible.  The College’s final proposals will be submitted to the faculty for a vote later in the semester.  Dean Larson left at 4:35pm.

Dean Bertenthal arrived at 4:40pm.  There was further discussion about confidentiality of solicited letters of reference for tenure and promotion candidates.

The Dean turned to questions related to the College budget.  He said that he would be meeting soon with the Provost and the Chief Financial Officer of the University about next year’s budget.  The Dean left at 5:20pm.

The committee discussed how to fill two future vacancies on the committee (one at-large position to be elected and one for history and the social sciences to be selected by the committee).  The chair of the committee sent an email to all chairs and directors asking for nominations for the at-large position.  The committee welcomes self-nominations from the faculty.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:45pm.

Jeff Hart, Recorder

Questions or comments regarding the minutes and actions of the College Policy Committee may be addressed to its Chair, Dale McFadden. Past minutes and College Policy Statements can be found at the CPC web page.