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LAUC-LA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING 04-11 |
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Transition meeting 1. Call to order The meeting was called to order at 1:08 p.m. 2. Agenda review and announcements The incoming and outgoing Executive Boards introduced themselves. Jan Goldsmith noted that Michael Oppenheim is working on his rehabilitation. He can be reached through email and enjoys hearing from people. Ellen noted that Michael’s presence as immediate past Chair has been sorely missed. 3. Secretary's report -Review and approval of July 20, 2004 Executive Board minutes The July 20th meeting minutes were approved with one correction. 4. Vice-Chair's report -Peer Review '03-'04 Janet reported that All Peer Review actions have been forwarded to LHR. The current Peer Review Committee continues to do appointments. The Peer Review debriefing is scheduled for November 2nd (West Electronic Classroom, 1-4 p.m.). The Peer Review Orientation will be held on November 3rd, 1:30-3:30 p.m. The Fall Membership Meeting will be held on November 9th. Janet has kept track how many times each Peer Review Committee met (excluding appointments). She will present these statistics in her final report.
A subgroup of the Peer Review Task Force has been drafting revisions to The task Force is also working on drafting revisions to the CALL which includes incorporating the Peer Review Manual into our new CALL.. 5. Chair's report -7.13.04 Statewide Executive Board conference call Ellen noted that she had reported on the July 13th conference call at the July 20th Executive Board meeting. -8.20.04 Statewide Executive Board Transition meeting (Broidy, Carter) Ellen reported that Linda Kennedy reported on her year as Chair, discussing the initiatives she was able to move forward, mostly discussing relationships with the ULs and groups like SOPAG, and the calls for comment LAUC had received from major system-wide groups. A new LAUC web manager has been appointed: Ilan Eyman (UC Berkeley). Ellen noted that a separation incentive program at Berkeley has allowed 24 library staff (5 librarians, and 19 non-librarians) to receive a one-time separation payout of up to 50,000 dollars. The program was possible because the Library saved 900,000 dollars through the START program. Janet reported that Terry Huwe presented his major goals for the coming year:
Janet notes that the LAUC representative to SOPAG has yet to be determined. She also noted that Terry Huwe has suggested that LAUC representatives to statewide committees form a standing committee. The chair of this committee Other items discussed by Terry Huwe: He has set up a listserv for Assembly delegates: Debe Costa, Miki Goral, and Kate Pecarovich will be subscribed. He has also updated the memebership of theLAUC Executive Board listserv which will include the 2004/05 Statewide officers, in addition to the divisional chairs and vice-chairs. He would like the Board to discuss how to distribute and promote position papers more widely, so that they get to the ULs, UCOP, the Provost, and consider sharing the documents with the Community Colleges and the Cal State Libraries. He hopes to work on position papers dealing with privacy issues, copyright, and fair use. He is working on the Statewide Committee charges. Janet noted that Louise Ratliff has agreed to serve on the Statewide Committee on Professional Governance, as the UCLA representative. Other items of note: Paul Weiss, Chair of the Committee on Committees, Rules, and Jurisdiction, reported that this year’s charge will include revising the statewide bylaws. The Regional Library Facilities Planning Task Force report will be discussed this year. To improve Executive Board communications with the ULs, Terry Huwe hopes to arrange a meeting to be attended by himself, Linda Kennedy, and the ULs. 6. Committee reports -Committee on Library Plans and Policies Julie reported that the Joint Task Force on Undergraduate Education in a Research Context now wants to talk to the Library. Julie agreed to bring the issues to the 2004/05 Committee on Library Plans and Policies. She will try to get a better idea of the Task Force’s timetable. -Committee on Professional Governance Barbara Rudich reported that the revision of the Peer Review Manual has been completed but that a few stylistic revisions remain to be done. The Manual will be forwarded to Debe Costa and Janet Carter when it is done. The completed manual will be posted on the LAUC-LA web site. -Committee on Research and Professional Development Orchid reported that Alan Michelson was unable to spend his mini-grant funds before his departure. The status of these funds is yet to be determined. Ellen asked Orchid and the incoming Committee chair to meet with Jan Wildman to discuss funding issues. 7. Loose ends from '03-'04 Ellen briefly discussed LAUC-LA’s relationship with the University Librarian in the last year and gave her sense of what had been accomplished and what remains to be done. She encouraged the Board to have productive conversations with the UL in the coming year. She noted that she has brought the issues of professional development funding and the LAUC-LA budget to the UL. She hopes that discussion of these issues with the UL will continue. She noted that the UL hopes to make the brunch an annual event. 8. "Passing the gavel" Ellen “passed the gavel” to Janet, the incoming Chair. Janet presented Ellen with gifts and thanked her for her service. 9. 2004-2005 committee assignments - EXECUTIVE SESSION The Boards met in executive session to discuss the 2004/05 committee assignments. 10. Other business The Boards discussed questions to put to Gary Strong during the upcoming breakfast. Janet requested that Board members send her further suggestions. Janet reported that Jenifer Abramson will step aside as LAUC-LA’s parliamentarian. The next meeting of the Executive Board is scheduled for Sept. 21st. 11. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, George Wrenn LAUC-LA Secretary |
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