Executive Council met at 1:30 p.m. at 611 Allen Hall. Present were Dr. Mark Keenum, presiding, Dr. Jerry Gilbert, Dr. Greg Bohach, Dr. David Shaw, Mr. John Rush, Dr. Bill Kibler, Dr. Meghan Millea, Ms. Amanda Bell, Mr. Rhett Hobart, Mr. Don Zant, Dr. Tommy Stevenson, Mr. Mike Rackley, Ms. Lesia Bryant, Mr. Joe Farris, and Ms. Joan Lucas.

Dr. Keenum presented for annual review by the Executive Council the university's vision and mission statements approved by the Board of Trustees in October 2009. The Council reaffirmed that the statements are current and appropriate.

Dr. Gilbert presented for review a proposed new operating policy on Sustainability, Facilities Operation, Grounds, Materials, and Transportation. The policy would establish a procedure for sustainable facility development, including a Construction Standards Manual and a Contracts Environmental Purchasing Guide, along with a Sustainability Committee to provide oversight. Council members approved the policy on first reading, but suggested clarification of language related to energy efficiency standards for new construction, to be reviewed at a subsequent meeting prior to final approval.

Dr. Kibler presented for review a revised version of Operating Policy 91.178, Out-of-State Tuition Waivers and Scholarships. Dr. Kibler noted that the out-of-state waiver appeals process described in the policy is currently under review. Council members also questioned whether the longstanding practice of restricting waivers to fall and spring semesters should be re-evaluated. The proposed revision was tabled pending further recommendations on those points.

Dr. Kibler presented for approval a revised version of Operating Policy 91.300, Blood Procurement. The revised policy would remove some outdated requirements currently imposed on blood service organizations conducting blood drives on campus. The Council recommended approval.

Dr. Kibler presented for approval a revised version of Operating Policy 91.118, Sexual Misconduct. The Council recommended approval with minor editorial changes.

Dr. Shaw presented for approval new Operating Policy 80.01, Research Ethics Consultation for Students Participating in University-Sponsored Research.The policy would provide for a Research Ethics Consultant who could discuss confidentially with students any concerns about potential ethical dilemmas encountered. The Council recommended approval.

Dr. Shaw presented for approval an updated version of OP 80.02, Ethics in Research and Scholarly Activities. The Council recommended approval.