Minutes
of the University Council Meeting
The
fall, 2005 University Council meeting was convened at
Sue
Jeno, chair of the 2005-06 University Senate, called the meeting to order and
welcomed the Council members and all others in attendance. She briefly explained the organization and
duties of the Council. Ms. Jeno then gave a University Senate status report, reviewing
major policy changes adopted by the Senate during the 2004-05 year, including:
revisions to the Intellectual Property and Copyright policies; a new
Provisional Admission Policy and a Non-Degree Admission Policy; the Harassment
and Discrimination Policy; and the Faculty Sick Leave Policy. She reported that
work continues on the Faculty Grievance Policy regarding Employment
Controversies with the University. Ms. Jeno stated that senators have been and
continue to be involved in Senate committee work, helping to develop the
Strategic Plan, and reviewing other University policies. Ms. Jeno thanked everyone who volunteers
their time and talents to serve on the University Senate and its
committees. She then turned the meeting
over to President Kupchella.
President
Kupchella welcomed Senator Ray Holmberg and, on UND’s behalf, thanked the
Chancellor, the State Board of Higher Education, the state legislators and the
Congressional delegation for their support.
In his state of the university address titled, “Our Foundation, Our
Trajectory, Our Future, Our Choice,” he reviewed highlights from the past year
and challenges for the coming year. He
reported that, as expected, enrollment is slightly down due to the new
admission standards. The President stated that UND’s goal is to reach $100
million a year in research funding and to be in the top 100 doctoral research
universities and, ultimately, in the top 50. Stating that research and creative
activity are interrelated, President Kupchella emphasized the need for
increased economic development. He also noted many Facilities projects in the
past year, including: the Ina Mae Rude Entrepreneur Center; the Betty Engelstad
Sioux Center; the Neuroscience Research Facility; the Memorial Union remodel;
the A. Kirk Lanterman Investment Center; the town home complex; the Suite 49
restaurant; new signage; and the Wellness Center.
President
Kupchella announced that the 2005 strategic plan, “Building on Excellence,”
will be sent to all faculty and staff.
He thanked everyone for their input and hard work on the new plan and
asked the University community for their support of the goals contained in the
plan.
The
President called for questions from the floor.
Topics included the NCAA action regarding the Fighting Sioux logo, the
faculty seed money grant program, and future tuition increases. He then turned the meeting back over to Ms.
Jeno.
Ms.
Jeno asked for other matters arising and, hearing none, thanked the Council
members for their attendance. The fall, 2005 meeting of the University Council
was adjourned at
Respectfully
submitted,
Carmen
Williams, Council Secretary