CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO   President’s Office

Administrative Council Minutes                                                     January 12, 2009

Present:  Aguilar, Arlin, Bowerman, Caballero, Carlson, Chen-Maynard, Clark, Fernández, Freund, Frost, Hatcher, Kamusikiri, Karnig, Langford, McGowan, Moran, Nassar, Rincon, Takehara, Thompson, West, Wilson, Yasuhara, Zorn

Absent:  Aylmer, Burns, DeMauro, Karmanova, Jandt, Kray, Lilienthal, Vasquez

Guest:   John Craig, Cynthia Flores, Mark Hartley, Diane Podolske

1.                  Information Handouts.  President Karnig discussed the following:

An article from the San Bernardino County Sun, dated January 4, entitled “Omnitrans Buys Downtown SB Land for Transit Center.”

An article from The Chronicle of Higher Education, dated January 9, entitled “Colleges Press New Ideas as They Brace for Bumpy State-Budget Sessions.”

An article from The Chronicle of Higher Education, dated January 6, entitled “Moody’s Sees Stiff Challenges for College—Especially Private Ones—in Next Year.”

An article from The Long Beach Press Telegram, dated January 8, entitled “State’s College Stature on Wane.”

An article from The Chronicle of Higher Education, dated December 9, entitled “Harvard Freezes Salaries and Suspends Faculty Searches.”

An article from The Chronicle of Higher Education, dated December 30, entitled “Distance Education Becomes a Major Part of Course Catalogues.”  President Karnig requested that Dr. Fernández look into where distance education classes should be placed in the catalog and what other institutions are doing well.

A listing of Gates Millenium Scholarship opportunities.  President Karnig requested that Dr. McGowan discuss with Ms. Ruiz what we’re doing to get the word out to current and prospective students regarding these scholarships.

A publication from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities entitled “Top 10 State policy Issues for Higher Education in 2009.”

A letter and press release from The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, dated December 12, notifying President Karnig that CSUSB was selected for the 2008 Community Engagement Classification in the category of Curricular Engagement and Outreach and Partnerships.

A letter from Chancellor Reed to All CSU Employees, dated December 22, regarding Governor’s Order Regarding Furloughs and Layoffs.

A letter from Vice Chancellor Quillian, dated January 6, regarding the Governor’s Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2009-10.

A chart outlining CSUSB’s FY 2009-10 Planning Budget.

2.                  Carnegie Designation-Community Engagement

Ms. Podolske reported that the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching awarded CSUSB’s Community University Partnerships (CUP) program the Community Engagement Classification in the category of Curricular Engagement and Outreach and Partnerships.  She stated this is a huge honor and a gold standard for the university.  UCLA is the only university in the UC System, the only universities in the Inland Empire are La Sierra University and the University of Redlands.  She expressed her appreciation for those who reviewed the application.

She stated that benefits of the designation include:

·        Sending a positive community message that CSUSB gives back to the community.

·        Helpful for grant applications and the recruitment of students and faculty. 

Ms. Podolske commented that new faculty are expressing an interest in becoming involved in community service and becoming engaged within the community.

President Karnig requested that Ms. Podolske provide talking points for use in making presentations.

3.                  Budget

President Karnig reported that we are still waiting for budget information from System. 

In regard to enrollment, it’s important that CSUSB stay within 2% of target.  We don’t need to be concerned about increasing international or out of state students as they pay more than they cost. 

The Chancellor has notified campuses that furloughs apply to state employees and not the CSU and UC.  The Chancellor’s message stated that the CSU is taking actions in response to the state’s fiscal crisis that includes:

·        Limiting the number of new students admitted in 2009 by 10,000 to align with the enrollment funded by the state.

·        Reducing non-essential travel, equipment and other purchases, and will fill only those positions critical to the operation of the organization.

·        Suspending construction projects.

President Karnig requested that the vice presidents lay out criteria for what’s essential regarding travel and equipment purchases.  The criteria should be fairly implemented across divisions and units.  President Karnig will approve all recruitment requests, and each request should contain a justification for the position.  Temporary position recruitments will not require the President’s signature.  If a temporary position is filled, the supervisor needs to be thoughtful about the time that the temporary employee serves – in order that the incumbent does not inadvertently become permanent.

There was concern expressed about lottery funds.  Ms. Flores is attending a meeting of the State Lottery Commission at the end of the month and will report back to the President with any information she might have.

4.                  Announcements

Ms. Langford announced that Assemblymember Pedro Nava, a CSUSB alumnus whose Assembly district is in the Santa Barbara area, is co-authoring the nursing doctorate bill.  Mr. Nava also was helpful to the CSU in getting the education doctorate approved.

Dr. Chen-Maynard announced that the Faculty Senate will meet on Tuesday, January 13, 2:00 p.m., Pine Room.

Dr. Hatcher announced that 114 student athletes received a 3.0 GPA or higher and that the January 31 men’s basketball game will broadcast on CBS College Sports.  He also announced that Kim Cherniss was named Coach of the Year.

Dr. Aguilar announced that President Karnig has named Robert Gardner as Vice President for Administration and Finance, and that there will be a reception for Lou and David on February 11, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Obershaw Dining Room. 

President Karnig announced that David has agreed to serve through February.  He also expressed his appreciation to Dr. Aguilar and the search committee for their good work.

Dean Bowerman announced that the Executive Briefing Series will begin January 29.

Dr. Clark announced that it’s planned to invite the Provost candidates to campus by the end of February.

Dr. McGowan provided an update on enrollment.  President Karnig requested that Bob and Ross provide a report on (1) enrollments in Summer and Fall, (2) where we expect to be in Winter and Spring, and (3) what we need to do in Spring to get within the 2% target.