1. Call to Order - The Chair, Douglas Cherkauer, called the meeting to order at 8:04 a.m. in Holton Hall 241.
   
   
2. Automatic Consent
1. Minutes #1, 2003-2004 (September 30, 2003) were approved unanimously.
   
   
3. Procedural Matters - None
   
   
4. New Business
1. Discussion with the Dean - Dean Meadows gave an overview of the budget. He indicated that he thought the College would do reasonably well in tuition revenue. He explained to members of the Committee the difference between 101 and 189 funding of courses. He noted that the Regents are struggling with the legislature right now, and he feels there is a possibility of another budget cut. He said an increase in tuition is not likely. Mark Amsler asked if there is a deficit. Richard responded by saying there is a deficit, but he plans to be cautious with recruitments this year.

   Richard reported that the deans have been discussing future goals for UWM. He handed out a document prepared by the Academic Planning and Budget Committee that was distributed at the last Deans' Council meeting. He explained that active debates have been ongoing at the System level concerning the role of the liberal arts. He stated a goal of the College is to serve more students, but funding as well as faculty are crucial issues. He indicated that a proposal was made to create a special tuition for students in surrounding states. He mentioned that UWM has attracted non-traditional students over the years and that this would be incentive to attract more. Doug Cherkauer expressed concern over how the university would be able to supply student's needs when there is a lack of space, especially in the science labs. Swarnjit Arora expressed concern about population trends and the potential for an enrollment decrease in the future.

   Richard told members that North Central Accreditation will be coming to UWM; he would welcome suggestions from the Committee concerning how assessment should be done for the College. The Committee discussed whether this was its role. Members decided to consider the issue and to present their feedback to Richard. Connie Jo told members that the C&CC has a Degree Requirements Review Subcommittee. She explained the subcommittee is reviewing the mission statement and whether degree requirements address the goals of the College's mission. She suggested that the two committees meet. The Committee agreed to discuss this issue at its next meeting.

5. Adjournment - The Committee agreed to meet in about 4 weeks. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
   
   
   

Respectfully submitted,

Connie Jo
Special Assistant to the Dean
Secretary to the L&S Faculty

Distribution: Dean G. Richard Meadows
Associate Deans Harris, Miller, Schuster
Assistant Deans Horstman, Kissinger
Secretary of the University

Minutes #2, 2003-2004apc