MEMBERS PRESENT:
Bernie Goldstein Chair, Provost & Chief Academic Officer Remy Heng Student Representative Cindy Chong Student Representative Sue Foley Staff Representative Rick Luttmann Faculty Representative Sam Brannen Faculty Representative Tara Whiteside Student Representative
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Armand Sanchez Student Representative Garrett Palmer Student Representative
STAFF PRESENT:
Katie Pierce Committee Staff, Academic Affairs Budget Officer Larry Furukawa-Schlereth Committee Staff, Chief Financial Officer
PRESENT DURING PROPOSAL PRESENTATION:
Chuck Rhodes Office of Residential Life
MEETING AGENDA I. Approval of Agenda II. Approval of Minutes of April 14, 2002 III. User Fee Proposal - Level I Alcohol & Drug
Education and Level II Alcohol & Drug Assessment (T.C.
5:30p.m.) IV. President's Response to Committee IRA
Recommendations V. IRA Program Accountability Measures VI. IRA Funding Cycle VII. Adjourn
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MATERIALS DISTRIBUTED Precirculated: 1. Agenda for 05/02/02 2. Minutes of 04/14/02 3. Fee Proposal-Alcohol & Drug Education Distributed at the Meeting: 1. President's Response to FAC's IRA Recommendations 2 Draft Accountability Measure for IRA Programs 2002-2003 |
Bernie Goldstein convened the meeting at 5:25p.m. Pizza and beverages were served.
I. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - By consensus the agenda was adopted as presented.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF April 14, 2002- Minutes were adopted as presented.
By consensus it was agreed that the May 16, 2002 meeting be canceled.
III. Course Fee Proposals
Alcohol and Drug Education Program (ADEP)
Chuck Rhodes distributed materials describing the ADEP. Currently the program is funded by a $50,000 grant from the Chancellor's Office and is significantly supported by volunteer staff. With these resources SSU has build an excellent program but Rhodes explained that when grant funding runs out, as expect next year, a new source of funds must be identified in order to continue the important services. Idea of funding such a program with fees for those referred to service is consistent with other organizations, social service agencies, and the court system.
Responding to Sam Brannen's question, Rhodes confirmed that students not currently charged for any of these services. He further explained that Level II assessment is conducted by counselors off-campus at a cost of $75 (paid to the off-campus provider) but for other services which are delivered on-campus there is no charge.
Rhodes said the dramatic increase in the number of students sanctioned for use of marijuana is due to greater enforcement efforts and a general increase in students' use of the substance.
Moved, Seconded and Passed with no objection to recommend approval of user fee.
As a follow-up Luttmann asked what would the program do if the fee were not approved. Rhodes stated that the scope of ADEP services would be cut back and fewer classroom and outreach presentations would be done. He said he would hate to see that happen because those are very positive aspects of the program.
IV. President's Response to Committee IRA Recommendations
President Arminaña had responded to the Committee's recommendation through a memo to Provost Goldstein. The Committee reviewed the memo; Goldstein, Furukawa-Schlereth, and Pierce reported on their meeting with the President and shared their interpretation of his rationale. It was noted that the President significantly reduced the recommended allocation for Project Censored, redistributing it primarily to programs for which the committee had recommended significant cuts.
V. IRA Accountability Measures
The committee reviewed Pierce's discussion draft of 2002-2003 Accountability Measures. Committee's revisions are reflected in the finalized Accountability Measures.
VI. Funding Cycle
The Committee returned to the subject of funding cycle for IRA programs. The topic had been discussed, without conclusion, in previous meetings. Luttmann suggested granting one-, two- and three-year awards this year then returning to the three-year funding cycle. Adopting that suggestion would, after three years, have all programs on a three-year cycle, with approximately one-third applying for renewal each year, and opening opportunities for new and/or unfunded programs each year. There was no motion on Luttmann's suggestion, but out of discussion came the idea to retain a three-year cycle for the four permanently funded programs and adopt a one-year funding period for all the other programs. It was Moved, Seconded and Passed to retain a three-year cycle for the four permanently-funded programs and adopt a one-year funding period for all the other programs. However, permanent programs would not be prohibited from requesting a budget adjustment (increase or decrease) in any year even though formal application would not be required. Next year the FAC will decide upon a timetable and process for applications.
Confirming that this will be the last meeting for the FAC for this academic year, Goldstein thanked all members of the Committee for their service and extended best wishes to the graduating seniors.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by,
Katie Pierce, Academic Affairs Budget Officer