College of Sciences and Arts College Council, January 13, 2011 (final) DRAFT I. II. III. Information Items A. Reminder: Intellectual Property Course for grad students B. CSA Mentoring Activities: CSA session on REF – 1/18/11: M & M U113, 4-5 PM (NOTE: REF deadline: 2/ 24/11) C. Grade reports for fall semester D. Committee recommendations for Max E. Call for papers: Equity within the Classroom (3/27-29/11) – deadline 1/31/11 F. Ethics Education in Science and Engineering (limited submission (2/1/11 ) G. Update on IT support changes H. Early Intervention Team: presentation offered (Gotschalk email, 1/12) I. Sponsored programs processing of external funding proposals. (Reed email, 1/11) Discussion A. SFHI Update B. ASPIRE database update (attached) C. Update on discussions with Max 1. Budget 2. Deans & Directors Meeting (1/13) Info items: Teaching evals; BS-MS proposal; dean search SOT; SBE accreditation; ECE/CS Center for Computer Systems Research; Patty Lins; Climate Study deadline; ESL Agenda: a. Professional Masters Degrees – proposal going to Senate b. Digital Measures – (sending email to chairs and coordinators) c. Flexible Work Option (email to chairs and coordinators) D. College budget exercise E. Review of CSA Strategic Plan Action Items (handout) On-going Issues A. Effort Certification: No word from Research Accounting and HR about my message asking for a clearer policy; they are considering it