Executive Council met at 1:30 p.m. at 611 Allen Hall. Present were Dr. Mark Keenum, presiding, Dr. Jerry Gilbert, Dr. Bob Williams, Mr. Bill Broyles, Dr. Melvin Ray, Ms. Elizabeth Blaine, Ms. Amy Tuck, Ms. Ann Carr, Dr. Meghan Millea, Mr. John Rush, Mr. Mike Rackley, Dr. Cade Smith, Mr. Michael Hogan, Mr. Mike Rackley, Mr. Brandon Jolly, Dr. Tommy Stevenson, Mr. Joe Farris, and Ms. Jordan Ramsey.

Dr. Gilbert presented a revised version of the Promotion and Tenure section of the Faculty Handbook as recommended by the Faculty Senate and the Promotion and Tenure Committee. Council members requested additional time to review the proposed revisions. The Promotion and Tenure policy will be presented for approval at a future meeting along with AOP 13.07, Promotion and Tenure, which incorporates the procedures included in the Faculty Handbook.

Dr. Ray presented a revised version of OP 70.12, University-Industry Sponsored Programs. The updated policy clarifies relationships between the university and research private firms that sponsor research. The Council recommended approval.

Dr. Ray presented a revised version of OP 79.03, Human Subjects. The updated policy complies with all federal requirements for federal funded research. The Council recommended approval.

Mr. Rackley presented a proposed new policy on MSU Identification Card to govern the issuance and use of university identification cards. Council members suggested further consideration of some aspects of the proposed policy, which will be presented again at a future meeting.

Mr. Broyles presented a revised version of OP 91.178, University Scholarship Programs and Procedures. The revised policy delegates to the Executive Enrollment Management Council responsibility for annual adoption of scholarship programs and award guidelines. The Council recommended approval.

Mr. Broyles presented a revised version of OP 91.200, Student Organizations. The proposed revision would eliminate references to faculty and staff organizations. Council members suggested further study of the proposed changes. The policy will be presented again at a future meeting.

Mr. Broyles presented a resolution conferring emeritus status on Dr. Robert Collins, who retired in April as director of the John C. Longest Student Health Center, a position he had held since 1988. The Council recommended approval.