Called to order at 1:10 by Henry Brown

Attendance: Ernest K. Banks (ex-officio), Val Bates, Myron H. Biddle (ex-officio), Henry E. Brown, Chaz Jaquess, Mecca Liddell, Ditshupo Maje, Gregory D. McClain, Zebulun Nash, James A. Nicks, Walter Reed, Gregory D. Skannal (ex-officio), Kimberly Weathers, Mary Bird, Harvest Collier, Lawrence George, Martina Hahn, Floyd Harris, Steve Malott, Birdie Morgan, Daopu Numbere, Wendell Ogrosky, Keith Stanek, Lynn Stichnote, Jessica Smoot du Maine and Wayne Huebner.

Introductions

Action Items

1. Approval of Minutes of October 8, 2000 Meeting: Floyd Harris revised the minutes to reflect his report on MEP's 7 strategic action items. Greg Skannal moved to accept minutes as revised, seconded, and passed.

2. Meeting Format:

3. Assignment of Sub Committees: No action taken

4. NSBE PCI Weekend Event: Greg McClain asked all members to contribute to the PCI fund. Larry noted that the committee would direct NSBE to use any excess funds to support other recruiting efforts. Zeb encouraged NSBE to make requests for funds earlier for future events and also let to provide alumni with enough advance notice and encouragement to get them to attend the meeting.

5. Honorary Knight of St. Pat's: Chair Brown recognized the honor awarded to Zeb Nash. Greg McClain moved that the committee send a memorandum to Chancellor Thomas indicating that the committee is not satisfied with the total number of African Americans (four) who have been knighted in more than 30 years as this is not acceptable. The motion seconded by Chaz Jaquess. During the discussion period, Dr. Ogrosky offered an amendment to the motion to encourage the Chancellor to add a member of the Chancellor's Advisory Committee on African-American Recruitment & Retention to St. Pat's committee. Floyd Harris discussed the lack of interest in St. Pat's by African American students. Dr. Ogrosky mentioned that the St. Pat's committee is much more open than it has been in the past. Larry George noted that the St. Pat's celebration has changed drastically as evidence by invitations to prospective students and their parents to attend this year's celebration ("conversion weekend"). Dr. Ogrosky mentioned that alumni influence over current students is key to changing the expectations.

Greg McClain's motion now reads: Recommend to Chancellor Thomas that more African American alumni be considered and chosen for honorary knighthood and that a member of the CAC AARR be added to the St. Pat's committee.

Sub Committee Reports

1. Fund raising - Ernie Banks distributed the MEP Fundraising Sub-Committee report on purpose, goals, team members, and significant events planned by the subcommittee. The goal is to raise $1,000,000 by 2004 (MEP's 30th Anniversary) and to establish three endowment funds to support: (a) 4-year renewable scholraship program for MEP scholars, (b) scholarships for non MEP scholars, and (c) the 7-week Minority Introduction to Engineering summer program. The sub-committee has been meeting with key university personnel for planning.

2. Legislative Committee - James Nicks has been working to increase support for the Engineering Education Bill. He met with two of the three African American legislators from St. Louis to educate them on the level of support for African Americans students and the change in climate at UMR. They expressed surprise with his assessment of change and were more receptive to his uggestions. James requested a list of all African American alumni in Missouri with home and business information to enable him to contact them regarding more involvement with their respective elected state officials.

3. Public Relations - no report

4. Recruiting - Val Bates: Reception was held 5 years ago there were 725 prospects. This January there were over 1300 as of January, 2001. Greg McClain asked if all committee members had received names to do calling. All but Greg Skannal had done so. Val mentioned that he and Floyd met with Atlanta University system of community colleges to pursue a transfer program with them. Ernie encouraged them to consider a one-year "switch" with another university. Larry George had approached Xavier regarding a relationship to encourage graduate students from Xavier. He had not forwarded this to the Deans, has had no response. Dr. Stanek encouraged Larry to send the info to department chairs as they do the majority of graduate recruitment.

5. Retention - The subcommittee has not met since October. Myron Biddle contacted Carl Burns about including a representative from this committee to the UMR Retention Committee. Myron would like to have a rep on the Retention Committee. Dr. Keith Stanek, co-Chair of the UMR Retention Committee, indicated that staff member, Jennifer Videtto, has been chosen to represent this group because the fact that the meetings are held every two weeks at 8:00 am in the morning. Val Bates encouraged possible inclusion by a committee member via conference call.

Campus Update

1. University Report - Dr. Ogrosky represented the Chancellor. He noted that the campus predicted a 2.6 million dollar for the fall of 2000. The State is having financial problems and as a result the ME building will be delayed because state funding has been delayed. We will be cut $1,000,000 more than expected which will result in a deficit of $3.6 million. Chancellor Thomas plans to cut costs by using mission enhancement money and modify how salary and wages money is used. Student enrollment at the end of third week this semester was up 1.5% from same time last year. (About 70 students) Preview as of 23rd of Feb were down from this time last year but this may be related to the fact that the reminder cards for Preview went out a couple of weeks later than usual. The number of companies involved in the Spring Career Fair increased by 15 companies from 165 to 180 and student attendance at fair was great. This brings us to a total of 500 companies who have recruited on campus so far this academic year. In the most recent nationwide rankings of engineering programs, we are 22nd in BS degrees: 18th for females, 20th for Native Americans, and 30th for African Americans. The swimming team qualified 11 swimmers qualified for nationals, 9 swimmers are All American, two were Verizon all district 2nd team, and three were selected by MIAA as press scholars. Athletes continue to graduate at a rate higher than the student body overall. 69 million PACE grant (computers and software). PACE is Unigraphic Solutions, EDS, Sun Microsystems, and GM. 11.2 million in federal funding announced by Senator Bond for fall of 2000. The Civil Engineering building is under construction. Five design teams fully functioning within the design center. The Solar car race planned for this summer has scheduled Rolla overnight in Rolla. UMR's human powered vehicle has placed quite high in national competitions each year. The Residential Hall renovation projects will help in recruiting students. The Rayl cafeteria is being renovated and rooms in the Quad are being converted to suites. Some office space in the quad is also being renovated. Much of our current residence halls space is out of date. The Student Center project is still in the plans but state funding guidelines require that a certain portion of the money be raised before the state funding will be provided. About $750,000 has been raised so far. UMR plans for curriculum change update: add Applied and Environmental Biology MS, Information Sciences and Technology, Biology BS., and more specific pre-med curriculum, Business Admin both bachelors and MBA, BA. degree in Chemisty and a non Chemistry Association-accredited Chemistry program, Systems Engineering MS, Architectural Engineering. Focus areas are Materials Science and Eng., Geotech Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Student Leadership Development, Infrastructure Engineering. Discussion regarding how moving mission enhancement money to other areas, Zeb questioned where the increase in the enrollment numbers had come from. 70 student increase has come primarily from an increase in graduate students. Architectural Engineering program is at Coordinating Board level right now. Prospects are good. Business program is still in the internal review process. Dr. Stanek noted that the Information Sciences and Technology will be a huge draw as that is one of the fastest growing areas of interest for high school graduates. Greg McClain asked about what the status of Engineering Mgt., is it being threatened with the advent of the School of Business and Management. Martina mentioned that there has been a marketing initiative to include all four areas Management Systems, Business, Economics, Engineering Management.

2. Strategic Enrollment Management Task Force

A. Recruitment - Martina Hahn noted that the SEM task force was developed to take a global view of recruitment and retention. Martina distributed a handout of her the SEM history, goals and activities. A copy of the presentation was presented to each member and is included.

B. Retention - Keith Stanek gave out a handout on retention issues and gave a slide presentation (included).

C. Marketing - Martina discussed her slides on marketing initiatives. She asked committees if they would like to get involved in the high school liaison (visit 4 times per year, attend college fair, meet with teachers & counselors program), the transfer liaison program. Divisional reports: Harvest Collier discussed the comprehensive campus strategy for dealing with minority issues. Martina encouraged the committee to make a written statement asking for a coordinated campus strategy. Greg Skannal moved that letter be sent to the Chancellor over Henry Brown's signature. Myron seconded motion. Motion passed.

3. Status of Endowments: Lynn reported on the amount of endowments.

A. Martin Luther King - $250,176.00

B. Lawrence & Catherine George - $195,382.00

C. MEP - $1,950.00

Old Business

Meeting Format/Schedule

Henry asked for comment on the revised agenda

New Business

Invitation issued to committee for the African Gala. April 7, 2001 4:00 pm to 8:00 P.M. in Centennial.

Chaz commented on his enjoyment of the committee.

Let the minutes reflect the commitment of Dr. Stanek, Dr. Huebner, Dr. Collier as some of the most dedicated faculty on campus.

Adjournment

Henry adjourned at 4:10 pm.