Tuesday, April 15, 2003
Charles E. Young Research Library, West Electronic Classroom 

Present: Michael Oppenheim (Chair), Ellen Broidy, Beth Feinberg (Recorder), David Gilbert, Ruby Gutierrez, Maureen Russell, Ken Wade, Chuck Wilson.

Absent: David Cappoli

Guest: Debe Costa

1.  CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m.

2.  SECRETARY’S REPORT

             The minutes from March 18, 2003 were approved.

3.  VICE-CHAIR’S REPORT

Ellen Broidy reported that the Peer Review Committee is very busy. Ellen and Michael Oppenheim held an informational meeting on peer review with Pat Hawthorne and Janice Koyama. Janice wants to complete her review by July 1. The committee is almost half way through the actions. Ellen is very pleased that the Committee is taking the process seriously.

4.  CHAIR’S REPORT/ANNOUNCEMENTS

            Spring Election Slate

            Guest: Debe Costa, Chair, LAUC-LA Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee was successful in recruiting candidates this year. The prospect of a new University Librarian and dealing with the Library’s fiscal challenges appear to have inspired people to run. The Committee asked newer members to run for Secretary and more experienced members to run for Statewide delegate and Chair-Elect.

The Board discussed either having a by-laws change to make the Vice-Chair ex-officio of the Nominating Committee, or building in a less formal arrangement with the Vice-Chair in the future. Michael Oppenheim agreed to this bring this issue up to the membership.

            Upcoming events

As Janice Koyama could not attend this meeting, we will reschedule with her on May 13, 1-3 p.m.

Chuck Wilson agreed to be a backup for Ruby Gutierrez at the Statewide Spring Assembly at UC San Diego, in case she is not able to attend. (Ruby does expect, however, to be able to attend.)

The Board agreed to cancel the June 17 meeting due to ALA, and rescheduled the meeting for June 3, 1-3 p.m.

Michael Oppenheim announced that he received a lot of responses to the survey about interest in investigating faculty status that LAUC President Esther Grassian asked each LAUC division to conduct on behalf of the Statewide Professional Governance Committee. There were 48 responses which were about evenly divided on the topic; both sides wrote eloquently on their opposition to or support of issue. The Board agreed to hold a “Lunch with LAUC” session on the topic, perhaps in late summer or early fall, as it would be useful to hear both sides of the issue.

Michael Oppenheim also reminded the Board that mid-year reports are due and should be sent to David Cappoli and Lauctalk-l.

5.  COMMITTEE REPORTS

            Committee on Professional Governance – David Gilbert

The committee will be sponsoring a “Lunch with LAUC” session to discuss the distinguished step. The meeting will be held April 30, 12-1:30, in the West Electronic Classroom. Ellen Broidy, Miki Goral, and Kris Kasianovitz will speak.

            Committee on Research and Professional Development – Chuck Wilson

The call for minigrants is posted on the LAUC-LA website, and all members are encouraged to apply.

            Committee on Library Plans and Policies – David Cappoli: No report

6.  CAMPUS REPORTS

            Maureen Russell – Merced

Merced has hired librarians and there are advertisements out for AUL and librarian positions.

            Chuck Wilson – Santa Barbara

            Santa Barbara has a new mileage chart on their website.

7.  SPRING MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The agenda will include the basic topics, and also a discussion on the distinguished step. Michael Oppenheim will send out a draft agenda to the membership on Lauctalk-l.

8.  ADJOURNMENT

            The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 p.m.