Tuesday, August 19, 2003
Charles E. Young Research Library, Administrative Conference Room 

Present: Michael Oppenheim (Chair), Ellen Broidy, David Cappoli, Janet Carter, Beth Feinberg (Recorder), David Gilbert, Jan Goldsmith, Ruby Gutierrez, Dora Loh, Maureen Russell, Ken Wade, George Wrenn

Absent: Chuck Wilson

1.   CALL TO ORDER

Meeting was called to order at 1:05 p.m.

2.   SECRETARY'S REPORT

Minutes from July 15, 2003 were approved.

3.  VICE-CHAIR'S REPORT

Ellen Broidy reported that Peer Review is complete from the Committee's end; Janice Koyama must now finish her review of the files.

4.  CHAIR'S REPORT

Michael Oppenheim reported that Gary Strong will introduce himself to the Library with informal visits to departments, then he will have long meetings with each unit. He has a Deans' retreat September 8-9.

Position Paper#1 amended is now on the web, and comments will be accepted until September 5.

5.  COMMITTEE REPORTS

Committee on Professional Governance – David Gilbert

No report

Research and Professional Development – Chuck Wilson

No report

Committee on Library Plans and Policies – David Cappoli

No report

6.  OLD BUSINESS

Ken Wade reported that the Committee on Rules and Jurisdictions met on July 18 to discuss the technicalities of campus delegate proportions to the LAUC Statewide Assembly.

 7.  NEW BUSINESS

Ellen Broidy will put together a list of 3-4 main topics for the September 29 breakfast with Gary Strong. Ellen suggested that the affiliated centers meet with Gary Strong in the future to increase communication.

The Program Committee wants to schedule the next Fall membership meeting at the Faculty Center; possible dates are November 13 or 20.

9.  ADJOURNMENT

Meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m. to closed session.

Respectfully submitted,

Beth Feinberg
LAUC-LA Secretary