Members Present: R. Rodrigues, G. Brogdon (representing Dean Peña), V. Fuhro, M. Dyer, B. Boze, J. Martin, J. Ronnau, D. Ferrier, C. Lerma, T. Rives, J. Steingass, W. Lewis

1. Course Syllabus Statement on Disabilities: Mr. Fuhro reminded the Council that all UTB/TSC syllabi must include a statement apprising students that the University will take all reasonable measures to accommodate the needs of students with disabilities.  A sample statement previously provided for this purpose was reintroduced.  The statement will be further refined and presented for approval at a later meeting.

2. Final Reports End of Semester: Mr. Fuhro presented, for the Council’s information, a list of reports previously provided by Information Services but now being completed by Enrollment Services.

3. Add/Drop Issues: Mr. Fuhro presented a list of observations and questions generated by the Enrollment Committee. The Council considered each of them and suggested possible improvements or solutions.  These will be reported back to the Enrollment Committee.

4. HOOP Policy Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee: Dr. Rodrigues presented the revised draft of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Policy.  No concerns were expressed or revisions requested by the Council.  The policy will be submitted to Deans and Directors for review and then to Academic Senate for approval.

5. HOOP Summer School Employment: Dr. Rodrigues presented the draft policy for Summer School Employment.  Discussion focused on provisions regarding the equitable distribution of summer teaching opportunities.  Based upon suggestions from the Council, the Provost will revise the draft and present it to Deans and Chairs for review.  It will then be presented to Academic Senate for approval.

6. Status Reporting Schedule—Y2K Continuity Plan: Mr. Lewis provided an executive summary of the Y2K preparedness plans.  He distributed copies of the Business Continuity Plan for Academic Affairs and sample of the advisories, which will be sent to faculty, staff, and students.

7.  Spring 2000 Faculty and Staff Meetings Schedule: Dr. Rodrigues presented the Council with a draft of the Spring 2000 Faculty and Staff Meetings Schedule.  He asked that the Council review it and communicate concerns and suggestions to him.

8. Graduate Student Recruitment Plan:  Tabled

9. The Carnegie Foundation Scholarship:  Tabled

10.  Ernest L. Boyer International Award for Excellence in Teaching Learning/Tech:  Tabled

Meeting adjourned at 10:15 A.M.

Minutes submitted by:  John Ronnau