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, Ms. Cathy Lammons, 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, Ms. Joan Lucas, Dr. Cade Smith, and Ms. Jordan Ramsey.

Dr. Shaw presented for approval an updated version of OP 79.02, Biosafety at Mississippi State University. The council recommended approval. The approved policy is on line at http://www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/7902.html.

Dr. Gilbert presented for approval OP 1.27, Sustainability, Facilities Operation, Grounds, Materials, and Transportation. The council recommended approval. The approved policy is on line at http://www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/0127.html.

Ms. Lammons presented for approval an updated version of OP 41.02, Naming Opportunities. The revised policy establishes a minimum of $1,000 for annual (non-endowed) named scholarships. The council recommended approval. The approved policy is on line at http://www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/4102.html.

Dr. Kibler presented for approval an updated version of Student Affairs OP 91.150, Satisfactory Academic Progress. The revisions ensure that university policy is compliant with federal financial aid regulations under Title IV. The council recommended approval. The approved policy is on line at http://www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/91150.html.

Dr. Smith presented as an information item a summary report on the 2011 Staff Council Survey of Job-Related Attitudes, which garnered almost 1,200 responses. Staff Council will work with Human Resources Management on recommendations that could address concerns about pay policies and professional advancement opportunities. Staff Council plans to conduct the survey annually. Survey results are on line at http://www.staffcouncil.msstate.edu/pdf/document.php?id=1363&loc=news.