Executive Council met at 11 a.m. at 611 Allen Hall. Present were Dr. Charles Lee, presiding, Dr. Peter Rabideau, Julie Berry, Dr. Vance Watson, Dr. Mark Goodman, Larry Templeton, Dr. Colin Scanes, Adam Telle, Dr. William Kibler, Ray Hayes, Dr. Gary Pike, Charles Guest, Dr. Melvin Ray, and Joe Farris.

Dr. Rabideau presented for approval a revised version of Academic Operating Procedure 10.02, Academic Administrators and Directors. The revised policy provides for a formal, more substantive review of academic deans, directors, registrar, associate or assistant deans or directors and department heads of units reporting to the provost every three years, in addition to regular annual reviews. The council recommended approval of the revised policy.

Dr. Rabideau presented for approval a revised version of Operating Policy 01.21, Post-Tenure Review Policy. The revised policy would be in compliance with IHL Policy 401.0102, which requires a provision for termination procedures. The revised MSU policy provides for dismissal hearings, if necessary, under the authority of the IHL policy. The council recommended approval.

Mr. Guest presented for review and first reading an updated version of Operating Policy 01.14, Political Activities.

Mr. Telle reported that student body presidents from IHL institutions would meet at MSU during the week.

Dr. Rabideau reported that requests for faculty proposals for the creation of learning communities would be issued within a few weeks.

Ms. Berry requested nominations for positions on the Professional and Support Staff Advisory Committee.

Dr. Lee commented on Legislative Budget Committee recommendations for FY 06.