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ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Agenda
February 12, 2015
9:00 AM. BRK 204D
1) Call to Order
a. Meeting called to order by Teresa at 9:09am
b. Members present include: Teresa Szabo, Donna Haynes, John Snyder,
James Burgdorf, Jo Barnard, Raymond Barnett, Clay Bellot, Gregory
Mayes, Maureen Hoover, Laura Alexander
c. Guest include Patti Sims and Ashley Edge
d. Approved Absences: Maureen Hoover
2) Approval of Agenda
a. Motion to approve by John Snyder
b. Seconded by Clay Bellot
c. Motion approved
3) Approval of Minutes
a. Motion to approve by Raymond Barnett – after one edit
b. Seconded by Donna Haynes
c. Motion approved
4) Treasurer’s Report – John Snyder
After the expenses and income from Holiday party, approximately $380 in
the fund before reduction for some Copy Card expenses.
5) Old Business
a. Information survey of APs (James Burgdorf)
Committee reviewed a draft copy of the survey. Some discussion took
place regarding the order of the survey questions and timing of the
survey announcement. The survey will be send out the morning of,
but prior to, the Campus wide meeting on March 9th. The survey will
be open March 9th thru March 20th. A reminder notice is planned to be
sent out for March 16th or 17th.
The survey committee will draft announcements and send to full
committee for review.
The survey committee will review the results and present them to
APAC at the April meeting. The results will be posted to the APAC
web page after the April meeting.
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b. March 9 meeting
i. Questions/Topics – The Executive Committee will be meeting with
the Chancellor on March 4 to discuss topics of interest.
ii. Information Table –
1. So far two departments dropped off material to USFSCO.
Clay said two departments sent pdf copies to post to APAC
website.
2. Teresa will send a reminder notice.
iii. Refreshments –
1. Committee agreed APAC will purchase coffee, water, and
fruit tray. Committee members should bring additional
items. Teresa will ask if Food Service will provide trays
for items brought in from the outside.
c. Brown Bag Event February 26
Ashley Edge, with assistance from Raymond Barnett, made
arrangements for Sarah Jome and Driss El Akrich to present a
Cultural Competence Brown Bag Event on February 26th. The focus
is on the improving the communication and understanding of our
growing international student population. The Brown Bag will be in
PAC G from 12:00-1:00 and will be taped for future viewing.
A flyer was designed and is being posted around campus and on
campus announcements.
The group discussed additional marketing outlets to attract 40-50
attendees. This list includes other department Facebook, Twitter,
Electronic Media, Karen Moranski and Cecilia Cornell.
d. Teresa contacted Clarissa Casper and the chair of the Sustainability
committee to let them know of Clarissa’s selection as AP
representative.
e. Teresa sent out a summary of the topics of the Feb. 5th UPPAC spring
meeting. She noted that Michael Moss stepped down from UPPAC
chair and Colleen Pearson has assumed the role for the remainder of
the term.
One point of note if that it was decided that UPPAC should have a
representative at each Board of Trustee meeting. UPPAC decided to
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have an APAC member attend future BOT meetings from the campus
the BOT is meeting. Teresa will attend the May 7th meeting when the
BOT is scheduled to meet at UIS.
6) New Business
a. CAPE award (nominations due February 24)
https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/6475189
Announcement was made already. Teresa encouraged the group to
nominate an AP. Teresa noted upcoming openings on the CAPE
committee.
b. Upcoming APAC election cycle (nominations early April, elections
early May and new officers begin August). Teresa noted several
committee spots will be open during this election. Teresa encouraged
everyone to run again and/or to seek out others interested in running.
Teresa will announce at campus wide meeting and cover qualifications
to run. Teresa noted her 3 year term limit will be over this spring.
7) Committee Updates
a. Campus Senate (Raymond Barnett)
Raymond reported on of the highlight of the January 23rd and February
6th Campus Senate meetings.
Jan. 23, 2015
 Approved Eliminate Pathways for Principalship, Re-name to MA
in Education, Addition of Grad Certificate in Higher Ed Tech &
ISBE Tech Endorsement, Addition of Grad Certificate in Higher
Ed Online Pedagogy, U of I Statues revisions final approval.
 First reading:
 Resolution Modification of Sabbatical Leave/Awards
 Resolution Modification of Uniform Personnel Committee
Operations/Election Procedures
Reports:
 Center for State Policy/Leadership changed to Center for
Public Policy and Practice
 University Senate Conference – Background checks for
new hire being normalized
 Dr. Villegas discussed many topics: New Campus Senate
elections, budget, new President, Academic Freedom
 Provost Pardie:
o State is $330million behind on payment to U of I
(better than last year)
o IBHE asking Governor for flat funding – should
hear during the Feb 18th budget address
o Admissions figures
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o Tuition freeze for incoming In-State students – 1st
time in 20 years; however, 3% increase for
Graduate and Out-of-State Students
o Fees will have a slight increase
o State Board of Higher Ed. – Major in Elementary
Education; however, waiting on final review by
IBHE
o UIS notified by ILRB to discuss Faculty Union
Feb. 6, 2015
Sabbatical Leave and Awards – passed
Personnel Committee Procedures – did not pass
First reading:
 Resolution modifying statutes of U of I Academic Freedom
 Resolution modifying Academic Integrity Policy
 Academic Calendar (2017 – 2021)
o Concern over timing of grading deadlines after
Christmas
o Concern about the fall break being so late
o Concern over Finals Week vs. Finals 2 weeks
 Establish B.S. in Bio-Chemistry – timing is concern
Reports:
 Board of Trustee Report out
 Dr. Villegas reported on Academic Freedom Panel which
met on Feb. 5th and concerns with Personnel Committee
 Provost Pardie noted enrollment up 4% - mostly at the grad
level; however, down 1.5% at the undergrad level. She
noted academic unit reviews and Business Continuity
Planning progress.
b. CSAC (Jo Barnard)
Professional development funding second round announced – approx.
$4,500 remaining. Closes in two weeks.
c. Library (James Burgdorf)
Committee met on Feb. 4th. Jane Treadwell presented budget
overview and personnel opening. The discussion on Mary Jane space
continued from prior meeting and a new working group was
established to focus on this idea. Justin Stearns will chair this group.
If any APAC members interested in the working group should contact
Bethany Burbridge. James is on this working group too.
d. Website (Clay Bellot)
CAPE Award information is now on website. So far two departments
provided digital copies of department material for the website.
e. Other committee updates
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Teresa sent a message to the Chancellor regarding the open ex-officio
APAC position – vacant since Ed Wojcicki left the university.
8) Public Comments/ Announcements
a. Brown Bag: Cultural Competency February 26
b. APAC Campus wide meeting: March 9 2015 Brookens Auditorium
c. APAC meeting with Laurel Newman, Campus Ombudsman March 12,
2015
d. CAPE Award Ceremony Thursday April 23 4pm (PAC Restaurant)
9) Adjournment
a. Motion to approve by Donna Haynes
b. Seconded by Raymond Barnett
c. Motion approved
Next meeting March 12, 2014 - 9:00 a.m. Brookens 204D