President’s Advisory Team
Minutes
September 10, 2009
President’s Advisory Team Members in attendance:
Diane Allen, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs
Alice Bahr, Dean, Libraries and Instructional Resources
J. Craig Clarke, President, Faculty Senate
Ed Cowell, Dean of Students
Betty Crockett, Vice President, Administration and Finance
Richard Culver, Director, Media Relations
Jason Curtin, Director, Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
Jane Dané, Dean, Enrollment Management
Janet Dudley-Eshbach, President
Jackie Eberts, President, Staff Senate
Hayley Efland for Pat Gotham, President, Student Government Association
Amy Hasson, Chief of Staff to the President
Richard Hoffman, Interim Dean, Perdue School of Business
Scott Jensen, Assistant to the President for Government and Community Relations
Paul Land, Director, Auxiliary Services
Ed Lashley, Chief, Salisbury University Police
Ellen Neufeldt, Vice President, Student Affairs
Karen Olmstead, Dean, Henson School of Science and Technology
Dennis Pataniczek, Dean, Seidel School of Education and Professional Studies
Maarten Pereboom, Dean, Fulton School of Liberal Arts
Inge Frost for Marvin Pyles, Director, Human Resources
Maureen Belich for Kara Siegert, Director, University Analysis, Reporting and Assessment
Agata Liszkowska for Brian Stiegler, Director, International Education
Robert Tardiff, Associate Provost
Rosemary Thomas, Vice President, University Advancement
Jerry Waldron, Chief Information Officer
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Welcome and Opening Remarks – Dr. Janet Dudley-Eshbach, President
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President Dudley-Eshbach welcomed everyone to the first meeting of the 2009-2010
academic year. Diane Allen, the new Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic
Affairs, and Scott Jensen, the new Assistant to the President for Government and
Community Relations, were introduced to the group. Dr. Craig Clarke, Jackie Eberts,
and Hayley Efland were welcomed as the new leaders of the Faculty Senate, Staff
Senate, and as the representative of the Student Government Association.
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A capital budget meeting was held with the Maryland Department of Budget and
Management. Our biggest priority for capital budget is a new library. SU is also
requesting funding for improvements on existing residence halls, and permission to
construct new residence halls.
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Fiscal Year 2009-2010 budget cuts were discussed. The State of Maryland has
requested that the University System of Maryland return $40 million, with Salisbury
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University’s share totaling approximately $3 million. Salisbury University has been
able to achieve these cuts by using monies from the fund balance, reducing the facilities
renewal fund, and holding open vacant positions. Further cuts will be achieved through
a furlough plan and additional reductions in the fund balance.
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President Dudley-Eshbach expressed her appreciation for the high level of involvement
of shared governance on this campus. The active participation of faculty and staff
members in making Welcome Week successful is what makes Salisbury University a
great institution.
University Governance
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Student Government Association – Hayley Efland
i. The SGA assisted the Office of Student Affairs with Welcome Week by
holding two interest meetings to acquaint students with joining the SGA. Tee
shirts with the slogan “Wanta Get Involved” were distributed.
ii. SU SGA is working closely with the University System of Maryland Student
Government Association and Student Regent Sarah Elfreth on drafting a letter
to the Baltimore Sun and to Governor O’Malley proposing a tuition
“unfreeze.” They are voicing their concerns about how the budget cuts are
affecting the quality of their education. The most serious consequence from
recent cuts is the decreased number of classes, resulting in the possibility of
students having to stay an extra semester in order to graduate. This brings even
more cost upon students and their families.
Faculty Senate – Craig Clarke
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i. The first meeting of the Faculty Senate for this academic year was held on
Tuesday, September 9. The following new officers were elected: President, J.
Craig Clarke; Vice President, David Rieck; Secretary, Donna Ritenour;
Webmaster, Kurt Ludwick.
ii. The Faculty Senate is currently working on streamlining the process of
academic program review.
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Staff Senate – Jackie Eberts
i. Positions for Staff Senate officers have been filled and the Staff Senate website
has been updated.
ii. The main objective for the Staff Senate this year is to create better
communication with the President’s executive staff and have higher visibility on
campus.
iii. The Staff Senate sponsors an electronic suggestion box located at
http://www.salisbury.edu/campusgov/staffsenate/suggestions/. All comments
are welcome.
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Academic Updates – Diane Allen
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Salisbury University, working with the consulting firm, Academic Search, is in the
midst of a search for a Dean of the Perdue Business School. Candidates are scheduled
for airport interviews, and the top four to six candidates will be brought to campus.
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An expanded Graduate Studies Program is being created and will encompass the Grants
and Research Department. A search for a Dean of Graduate Studies will commence,
and the University will embark on some exciting new ventures beginning with the
pursuit of an applied doctoral program in Nursing and followed by a doctoral program
in Literacy Studies.
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On Tuesday, September 22, at 4:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Teacher Education and
Technology Center, there will be an unveiling of a statue of Harriet Tubman, an Eastern
Shore native who was called “the Moses of Her People.” The acclaimed American
Spiritual Ensemble will sing. Ms. Tubman represents the campus community at its best
– she symbolizes what is great about a good education, diversity, and excellence.
Enrollment Management and Welcome Week Updates – Ellen Neufeldt/Jane Dané
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The incoming freshman class for this academic year is approximately 1280 students out
of 7525 applicants. They are bringing with them an average SAT score of 1691, up 10
points from last year, and a cumulative GPA of 3.06. The yield of admissions versus
acceptances is up close to one point. This is significant because it appears more
students are choosing Salisbury University as a quality, affordable institution in this
difficult economic climate.
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Overall headcount is 8209, with Full-Time Equivalent Students (FTES) at 7589, an
increase of 2.9%. This is the smallest growth for the University in four years.
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Welcome Week was a success this year. Students were welcomed back to campus
several days before classes began to experience an orientation program designed to
acclimate them to campus, provide academic and social opportunities, and allow them
to get settled before their first day of classes.
Campus-wide Advancement Activities – Rosemary Thomas
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An update was provided on Campaign 2012.
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The Perdue School of Business building groundbreaking will be held on September
29 at 1:00 p.m.
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Family weekend will be held from October 2 through October 4.
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Sea Gull Century has provided permits for over 7000 riders this year. Due to the
construction of the Perdue School building, the route for the return portion of this
event has been changed, giving riders an alternative view of the campus. This event
has a potential of providing over $200,000 towards student organizations, including
funding for scholarships.
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Facilities Update – Betty Crockett and Ellen Neufeldt
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The Perdue School of Business building is still on track for opening in the fall of
2011. Sustainability measures are being incorporated in the design with the goal of
achieving LEED Gold certification. A fortunate side effect of the shrinking
economy is that construction costs have been reduced by approximately $8 million.
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St. Martin Hall has undergone summer renovations, upgrading rooms and adding a
lounge and exercise area.
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Pocomoke Hall is currently undergoing transformation to suite style housing. It will
feature “living/learning” communities in which the academic and residential
programs are linked.
H1N1 Flu Precautions – Ellen Neufeldt
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A subcommittee of the Emergency Management Team has been meeting to discuss
implications of the emergence of H1N1 flu on college campuses. The campus
community is asked to be cautious if they should experience flu like symptoms.
Currently, the health center is recommending self-isolation. Vaccinations for
seasonal flu will be available to the campus community between September 23 and
25.
Other Items of Discussion
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Homecoming will be held from October 23 - 25 and will kick off again this year with
Spirit Week events sponsored by the SGA.
Agata Liszkowska presented the “Study Abroad” brochure to make faculty and staff
members aware of the opportunities available for their students and themselves.
The next meeting of the President’s Advisory Team is scheduled for Thursday, October 15,
2009.
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Dean Pereboom is asked to present a report on the progress of the new curriculum.
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President Dudley-Eshbach has asked that members of this Team feel free to submit
to the President’s Office any items that they would like to have included on future
agendas of this committee.
Recorder: Tracy Hajir