PACE GENERAL BOARD MEETING
February 21, 2011
2:00 p.m. – SC 213a
PACE Board Present: Amy Baird, Margaret Bellon, Ked Black, Kris Coles, Karen Cushing, Sherry Harward, Marsha
Haynes, Dru Huffaker, Linda Moore, Clint Moser, Jolene Nuttall, Pam Petro, Tim Rowley, Laura Snelson, Ursula
Sorensen, Jared Sumsion, Mark Wiesenberg, Beth Winkler
Guests: Ronnie Price
1.
Welcome and Call to Order. Mark Wiesenberg, PACE Past President, welcomed all board members and
visitors.
2.
Advisor Career Paths. Ronnie Price distributed a document which explains the new advisor career path
structure that is being introduced to UVU. The career path includes four levels with job grades ranging from 3538. Ideally, UVU prefers to maintain and hire level three advisors. Career paths are being developed across
campus.
3.
Benefits. We have an incredible benefits package. Federal changes to health care are forthcoming. Costs
have increased drastically—approximately by 18%. Those serving on the benefits committee are aware of needed
pay increases and how difficult an increase in benefit cost would be. Consideration is being given to the option
of adding additional plans to our program to help control costs. We are self-funded. During the previous three
years, our average claims were steady. Last year, there was a sharp increase in claims. UVU will emphasize
wellness issues and encourage annual checkups. In April, there will be open enrollment and options will be
explained. PACE board members should encourage staff members to offer feedback to the benefits committee as
the discussion progresses.
4.
Recognition Committee. There were 45 Wolverine Sightings during the last month. Our first drawing
will be held at the end of March. Distinguished Employee Awards need to be selected by Friday, February 24.
Only 11 nominations have been received so far. Please encourage nominations. Award winners will be determined
on Monday, February 27. For recognition, recipients will receive balloons/candy at their offices and will be
recognized in another undetermined venue. Suggestions and ideas should be directed to Marsha Haynes.
5.
UPAC Update. A document was distributed to the Board which summarizes recent events/topics in
UPAC. Topics include:
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Core theme, objectives, indicators, and administrative imperative discussions. Good work has been
completed by each subcommittee thus far. Linda Makin and President Holland are pleased with the
outcomes. Efforts will continue.
State of the University speech
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Equity Study Briefing – Total funding as a percent of peer group median – UVU is last @ 66.2% (Dixie
is first with 117.8%). Percent of institutional general operating funds provided by the state – UVU is last
@ 40.8% (Snow College is first with 69.6%).
Space Study Update – Existing assignable square feet per FTE student in 2010 – UVU is last @ 56. (USC
is first with 162). Classroom assignable square feet per FTE student in 2010 – UVU is last @ 6. (USC is
first with 28). New classroom/office building proposal: 250,000 square feet, approximately 60 new
classrooms, 1,000 seat auditorium.
Growth Update – UVU’s headcount 2008: 26,696, 2011: 33,395. In Fall 2011, 1,762 first year students
who were admitted to UVU attempted to enroll but could not find available classes, did not find available
classes, and did not enroll at another institution. There will be a robust expansion of technology-based
learning and an aggressive expansion of weekend and evening courses. Summer enrollments are ramping
up and will begin shortly.
Retention (Student Success) – More than a dozen major retention initiatives have been identified, i.e.
early alert interventions, Start Smart emails, parent and family outreach programs, and summer bridge
programs.
Student Success Indicators – Subcommittees were formed to brainstorm “student success indicators.”
Topics discussed include valid measurements, institutional significance, informed planning, and decision
making.
6.
Legislative Update. Four UVU employees attended Legislative Day. On Friday, legislators were very
optimistic. New revenue projections will be released tonight. Opportunities for pay increases through the state
are not promising. A draft of the final budget may be available by the end of this week, as well as reports of
available funds for infrastructure and new buildings.
7.
Senator Reports. There will be a two-day graduation program this year. Commencement will be held on
the evening of Thursday, April 26th, and convocations will be held on Friday, April 27th.
8.
Committee Reports. Scholarship awards were confused at the luncheon. Another luncheon is being
scheduled.
Our next PACE General Board meeting will be held on March 20th from 2:00-3:30 p.m. in SC 213a.