Executive Council met at 11 a.m. in 611 Allen Hall. Present were Dr. Charles Lee, presiding, Dr. George Verrall, Dr. Walter Diehl, Daniel Bryant, Dr. Sandra Harpole, Dr. Jimmy Abraham, Dennis Prescott, Parker Wiseman, Gaddis Hunt, Larry Templeton, Betty Gentry, Dr. Danny Cheatham, Gary Pike, Dr. Melvin Ray, Joe Farris, Charles Guest, Mike White, Dr. Leslie Bauman., Mary Sowers, Josh Blades, Roger Pryor, Gary Shaffer, Scott Comish, David Howell and Skip Wyatt.

Dr. Abraham recommended that Sigma Chi fraternity house be granted an eight- to 10-foot easement on university property to accommodate an expansion of the fraternity house. Architect Roger Pryor showed plans indicating a 48-bedroom dormitory type building to be located east of an existing courtyard. The council recommended approval of the easement with the provisions that Sigma Chi pay for a survey to determine exact boundary lines, construct parking spaces for a net gain of two spaces over the eight that will be displaced by construction, and submit a landscaping plan to be implemented at the fraternity's expense.

Dr. Cheatham recommended approval for an addition to Herzer Dairy Science Building. The minor exterior renovations would create space to install a cooler and add a service entrance to the building to accommodate a new location for the MAFES cheese sales store at the front of the building in a location more accessible and visible to customers. The council recommended approval.

Dr. Cheatham recommended approval of a proposed site for the planned Agricultural and Biological Engineering Building. The 3.3-acre site is at the location of the existing "Tin Gym" on Creelman Street and the abandoned swimming pool behind it. A three-story building of approximately 60,000 square feet is envisioned. Construction is expected to begin in about two years, after funding is completed. The council recommended approval of the site.

Dr. Lee introduced architect Skip Wyatt for presentation of the proposed Campus Master Plan, designed to provide an orderly process for development of the campus with appropriate planning for infrastructure and other features. The council recommended adoption of the master plan with the provisions that it be reviewed annually, with needed updates and corrections reported to the campus, and that the plan and its underlying assumptions be subject to a broader, in-depth review at least every five years.

Dr. Cheatham recommended that a new entrance to the Forest Products Lab complex from Locksley Way be named TimTek Road. The entrance will provide access to the TimTek pilot plant and the Franklin Furniture Research and Management Center, both currently under construction. The council recommended approval.

Dr. Abraham recommended approval of Student Affairs Operating Policy 91.303, Student Publications. The policy defines the relationship between the university and the official student publications "The Reflector" and "Reveille." The council recommended approval.

Mr. Hunt recommended approval of a Human Resources Management Policy on Records Management and Security. The council recommended approval.

Dr. Lee recognized outgoing Student Association President Parker Wiseman for his service during the past year and recognized incoming SA President Josh Blades.

Dr. Bauman reported on final arrangements for the April 6-9 Peer Review Committee visit of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Dr. Lee reported on the status of the capital improvements bond bill awaiting final action in the Legislature. The bill included $8 million for renovation and expansion of Colvard Union, for which $15 million was requested; $4.5 million for construction of an Agricultural and Biological Engineering Building, for which $9 million was requested; and $960,000 for construction of a new wing at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center at Verona. Additional funding for the Colvard Union and Ag and Bio Engineering Building projects will be sought next year.

Dr. Diehl reported that the spring faculty-administration Roundtable discussion on graduate education was considered successful.

The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.