MEMBERS PRESENT:

Bernie Goldstein, Chair	Provost & Chief Academic Officer
Eric Carlson	Student Representative
Callen Kurpinsky	Student Representative
Paul Regner	Student Representative
Libby Bessman	Student Representative
Andy Merrifield	Faculty Representative

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Crystal Shrouf	Student Representative
Philip McGough	Faculty Representative

STAFF PRESENT:

Katie Pierce, Committee Staff

Academic Affairs Budget Officer

MEETING AGENDA

I. Report from Subcommittee A

II. Other

III. Adjourn

Chair Bernie Goldstein brought the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Pizza and beverages were served.

I. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Since Subcommittee A had not convened since it was established last week, it was decided to use most of the FAC meeting for the Subcommittee meeting. Andy Merrifield asked for a few moments to give an update regarding the Model United Nations (MUN).

II. OTHER - REPORT ON MUN EXPERIENCE WITH ACCOUNTING

Merrifield reminded the group of his report last week regarding MUN's difficulties with the Accounting Department. The MUN has IRA funding, student fees, proceeds from a bakesale and a commitment of financial support from President Armiñana. Resources total some $10,000 yet the faculty advisor for MUN had trouble getting the funds freed-up quickly enough to secure reservations for travel and ensure space at the conference. When the matter was brought to the attention of Gloria Ogg she was very helpful, however before reaching Ogg there were unacceptable delays and considerable confusion about policy and production and distribution of checks. Merrifield expressed his opinion that the delays and poor performance on behalf of a valued student program were outrageous.

VI. ADJOURNMENT

Just prior to adjournment Callen Kurpinsky apologized for not being able to attend the last meeting. Regarding the Spring '01 agenda topics discussed last week she wondered if the schedule allows sufficient time for IRA matters, recalling that last year the committee debated recommendations over several meetings. It is possible that information for the discussions will not be available before the April 19 meeting. Pierce will check with Larry Furukawa Schlereth.

There being no further business, Goldstein adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Subcommittee A convened.

Minutes respectfully submitted by,

Katie Pierce, Academic Affairs Budget Officer