February 6, 2009, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Distinguished Alumni Conference Room
Staff Present: Linda Melody Cottongim, Amber Clark, Amanda Vance, Lisa Weireter, Star
Johnson, Kim Ladd, Carla Bowen, Gary Osborn, Marcia Sloan, Stephanie Schnitzius, Jeff Locke,
Stacy Moistner, Joni Thornburg, Mandy Hoadley, Alvin Ferguson, and Dave Harvey
Refreshments for the meeting were provided by Marcia Sloan.
Welcome –
Area Update: Admissions – Molly Vanderpool
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Distributed two key pieces of material – Application Guide and Visit Brochure
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Admissions consists of two counselors – Kara Newman and Angie Napier
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Recruitment has improved due to personalization – variable data postcards and assigning the counselors to a designated territory
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Large increase in applications due to the number of scholarships available, upgrade in programming and personalized recruitment
Committee Updates –
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Welcoming Committee– packet has been put together to welcome new staff members.
The packet includes a menu to Bear Creek and Joes Pizza, a 50% coupon for Bear Creek, map of campus, phone directory, and the latest edition of What’s Up. o Council passed the motion to offer a free drink from Bear Creek to the new staff member while the Welcoming Committee welcomes them to campus
 Scholarship Committee – has met with Brindy Roosa regarding a change in the gift agreement. A request was made to increase the amount of the scholarship to $750, remove the restriction of hours and change the GPA to “reasonable academic progress”. o Council passed the motion to change the gift agreement for the current scholarships.
 Staff Training Committee – distributed a survey which will result in training based on the staff needs. Announced March 26 CTL Day, Build a Rock program availability in April, IU
Bloomington Training opportunities, Oncourse Space for Staff, and distributed a calendar of events from CTL and a shortcut guide.
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Service Award Committee – three nominations have been received so far. Deadline to nominate is March 16. Committee will meet next week to finish reviewing the nominations.
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Ways & Means Committee – project determination between American Legion (military support) and Circle U (food drive). o Council passed the motion to claim Circle U as the community project o Committee will distribute collection boxes for each building, a want list and an announcement to students, staff and faculty.
Announcements –
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School of Education will provide an update at the April meeting

Treasurer’s Report –February Expense - $150.00 January Income - $90.00 Checkbook Balance -
$1036.72 Petty Cash - $35.00.
Next Meeting – Friday, April 3, 10:00 a.m. in the DAR. Refreshments will be provided by Joni
Thornburg.
Submitted by
Amanda Vance 8/1/2008