Executive Council met at 1:30 p.m. at 611 Allen Hall. Present were Dr. Jerry Gilbert, presiding, Dr. Bob Williams, Dr. Bill Kibler, Mr. Don Zant, Ms. Amy Tuck, Dr. Drew Hamilton, Ms. Ann Carr, Dr. Jerry Emison, Ms. Cathy Lammons, Mr. Mike Rackley, Ms. Natalie Ray, Mr. Michael Hogan, Ms. Joan Lucas, Dr. Tommy Stevenson, Mr. Joe Farris, and Ms. Lesia Erwin.

Dr. Gilbert presented for approval 0perating Policy 56.06, Research, Extension and Clinical Faculty Positions. The policy makes the evaluation and promotion process for these non-tenure track faculty positions more consistent with the policies in place for tenure-track faculty. The draft policy was previously reviewed by the Faculty Senate, with subsequent modifications reflected in the policy as proposed. The Council recommended approval.

Mr. Zant presented for approval a new Policy on Cost Share that codifies existing practices related to cost share, which refers to the resources contributed or allocated by the university to a sponsored project in addition to support provided by the sponsor. The policy defines the types of cost sharing that may be used, discourages any cost share beyond that required by the sponsoring agency, and outlines procedures related to cost sharing. The Council recommended approval.

Mr. Hogan reported on activities of the Student Association, including officer elections scheduled for February 11, 2014, and an effort to encourage voting in both campus and off-campus elections.