COLLEGE OF
HEALTH SCIENCES
BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
DATE: 11/30/06 PLACE: NURS 106 TIME: 3:00
Members present: Linda
Bryan (for
Members absent: Brett
Bennett, Sharon Chaney, Jessica Dolecheck, Florencetta Gibson, Jay Hicks, and
Linda Sabin.
The meeting was
called to order by Dean Corder.
TOPICS: 1. NEW
RECOMMENDATION FOR PROFESSIONAL FEES
2. OPEN POSITIONS IN DEPARTMENTS
1. NEW RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL FEES
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Dean
Corder stated that the lab fees proposed have been approved by the Board of
Supervisors and the controller’s office has set them up to be in place for the
spring 2007 semester
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Dean
Corder stated that the proposed increase in professional fees from $250 to $500
was not approved by the administration. She recommended modifying the proposed
increase and re-submitting it for approval.
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Peggy
Meredith asked if the increase could be in increments to eventually achieve the
$500 total that was originally proposed.
Dean Corder stated that was possible.
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Peggy
moved to increase the professional fees by $150 to a total of $400 and that if
that amount is denied, to ask if the Dean and Provost can negotiate a reduction
until an amount is agreed upon.
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Jane
Burson seconded the motion. It was
passed with unanimous approval.
2. OPEN POSITIONS IN DEPARTMENT
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Dean
Corder stated that a new full-time faculty member has been hired in CLS to
start in the spring 2007 semester.
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She
also stated that one full-time faculty member has been hired for the Bachelor
of Health Studies Program.
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There
is a prospective applicant for the open position in CODI.
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There
remain 3 open positions for the fall semester:
o
One
additional in CODI
o
One
in RADT to fill Deborah Shell’s position
o
A
possible fourth position in CLS
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Dean
Corder stated that the 3 open positions remaining may or may not be filled,
depending on the budget.
Dr. Oliver
stated that the college is close to hiring a Business and Facilities Manager.
This person will also help with budget issues.
The meeting was
then adjourned.