Council of Deans Date: Monday, December 1,2008 Time: 2:00 p.m. Location: Admin Board Room 1. Discussion Items a. Possible stipend plan in January b. Faculty speakers bureau c. AY 2009-2010 Course Scheduling d. Freshman Orientation Course (one credit hour) e. Scholars Reception f. Digital Course Materials 2. Assignments pending a. Consider converting Cameron University baccalaureate degree programs from 128 hours to 124 hours - Recommendations due to VPAA by January 9, 2009 3. Upcoming Meetings and Events a. School Centennial Weeks School of Science and Technology School of Liberal Arts School of Education and Behavioral Sciences . School of Business October 6 -10 November 3 - 7 March 30 - April 3 April 20 -24 b. Holiday events i. Lawton tree lighting on December 4, 2008 11. Duncan tree lighting on December 9, 2008 lll. Faculty/Staff Holiday Reception on December 12,2008 iv. Community Receptions on December 14 and December 15 4. Around the Table 5. New Business