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. Bill Kibler, Mr. Don Zant, Ms. Amy Tuck, Dr. David Shaw, Ms. Ann Carr, Dr. Jerry Emison, Dr. Randy Follett, Mr. John Rush, Mr. Mike Rackley, Ms. Natalie Smith, Mr. Tyler Camp, Mr. Brandon Jolly, Mr. Joe Farris, Ms. Lesia Erwin, Dr. Timothy Chamblee, and Dr. Peter Ryan.

Dr. Keenum presented for approval AOP 01.09, Principles for University Governance. The updated policy would refer to the current version of the Principles of Governance approved by the Faculty Senate, the provost and the president and included in the Faculty Handbook. The Council recommended approval.

Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Ryan presented for approval AOP 12.29, Undergraduate Entrance Requirements. The revised policy is expanded to include undergraduate transfers and acceptance of other types of credit, in addition to freshman admissions standards. The Council recommended approval.

Dr. Gilbert presented for approval AOP 13.07, Academic Promotions and Tenure. The updated policy reflects changes in the promotion and tenure process approved by the Faculty Senate and the president and provost and currently included in the Faculty Handbook. The revisions to the promotion and tenure policy take effect on May 15, 2014. The Council recommended approval.

Dr. Chamblee presented the 2013 Strategic Plan Scorecard for review. The Council reviewed changes from the 2012 baseline measures to the data recorded for 2013. Scorecard progress is to be reviewed annually by Executive Council and any proposed changes to the metrics will be presented to the council for approval. The Council recommended approval of the 2013 report.

Mr. Rackley presented for approval OP 30.06, MSU ID card. The new policy recommends that all students and employees have a university-issued identification card and outlines eligibility and procedures. The Council recommended approval.

Mr. Camp presented the proposed inscription for a commemorative plaque to be placed at the newly restored Bull Ring, which was a gift of the Class of 1933, with restorations by the Class of 1951 and the classes of 2012 and 2013. The Council recommended approval of the plaque inscription.

Mr. Camp gave an update on recent and upcoming Student Association activities.