February 13, 2017 Meeting of Executive Committee

1.   1:30-2-Tom Teper – Review Residency Implementation Group position proposals
2.   2:00-2:30 – Tom Teper – AP Promotion Framework TF
3.   Approve minutes from February 7
4.   Question Time
5.   Interim report of the 1^st Floor Central Service Point Planning Group
6.   Agenda for AULs at 2/27 meeting
7.   Innovation Fund Report

John Wilkin, chair; Nancy O’Brien, vice-chair; Mary Laskowski, secretary; Kirstin Dougan, Harriett Green, MJ Han, Lori Mestre, Bill Mischo, Ellen Swain

1.   1:30-2-Tom Teper – Review Residency Implementation Group position proposals
EC discussed with Tom the different proposals that have been received. They are planning to post the positions as one search with multiple hires. The plan is that the deadline for the positions to be posted is March 1 and the deadline for applications is April 1.

The infrastructure for the program is coming together. Beth Woodard is planning to meet with people who have been part of a residency program to find out what worked and what didn’t.
 
2.   2:00-2:30 – Tom Teper – AP Promotion Framework TF
Tom talked to EC about the charge for the Implementation Team and the timeline. Updated vitas will need to be submitted for each AP.

3.   Approve minutes from February 6
Approved with a motion from Lori Mestre, seconded by Nancy O’Brien.

4.   Question Time
Additional paper preparer for a faculty member
A name was suggested.
 
Budget process – we will see another reduction, but not too onerous.

Different schools and colleges have trajectories relative to growth. What was proposed was metrics for schools and colleges around what they would be able to contribute to the long-term paying off debt acquired in this process, offset by reasonable growth. Every school & college has demonstrated a capacity for growth, which is consistent with the campus’ aspirations. This growth will move us away from dependence on state funding. There will be as much authority in the schools and colleges as possible. We will shape our own destiny and design programs. There will be a balance between central resources and autonomy in schools and colleges. Central funds will allow the University to be strategic.

Framework for strategic action. EC voted to amend the expiration date of the Strategic Framework to extend through 2018

5.   Interim report of the 1^st Floor Central Service Point Planning Group
EC discussed the interim report and found it useful. EC would like to discuss the report further with members of the group.

6.   Agenda for AULs at 2/27 meeting
Transition – including temporary concession for back-fills

Follow-up from retreat – strategically in their areas, what retreat does for them in shaping their areas going forward.

7.   Innovation Fund Report

EC accepted the report.