Tri-Campus Leadership Meeting
Minutes for March 16, 2005

Meeting Notes
Tri-Campus Leadership Team
March 16, 2005
Greater Hartford Campus

Present: Edna McBreen, David Williams, Michael Menard, Bill Pizzuto, Tessie Naranjo, Dana Forchette, Robin Simmons, Angela Brightly, Judy DiLaurenzio, Deb Sunday, Bill Uricchio, Sheila Lafferty and Bonnie Smith.

1. Meeting notes from March 2, 2005
   were unanimously approved.
   
2. Review:
   
   1. Response to October 1, 2004 Faculty/Staff Survey
      David Williams reported that “response” is complete and will be distributed at April 1, 2005 Tri-Campus Faculty/Staff Meeting.
   2. Campus Cost Information for CCS/ BGS
      Information Sheet prepared by Tessie Naranjo was distributed.
      Deb Sunday suggested that Library costs should be included.
      Mike Menard suggested that the bigger picture should be looked at …ie: ¨Perhaps the entire structure should be reviewed and reconsidered.
      Edna believed that costs should be confirmed and “argued” even in the event that a reorganization process goes forward and asked for any proposals re: restructuring.
   3. Directors Priorities for Team Members Responsibilities
      was put on hold until future meeting. Directors are to submit their three priorities and list those areas in which they are not interested. Bill Pizzuto's and Mike Menard's list of priorities have been received.
      
3. Facilities Change To Storrs – Data Collection
   

   Edna asked each campus:

   1. To ascertain by March 22, 2005 the cost to maintain its facilities using Storrs standards.
   2. To determine how much any “gap” would cost.

   It was suggested that the Greater Hartford Campus contact Avery Point as basis of comparison.

4. Budget Status Report
   Tessie Naranjo distributed budget reports for each Campus, AVP , School of Business , Urban & Community Studies Programs and Recruiter Accounts.
   In addition, Tessie distributed a memo regarding the policy on the “Payment of Meals,” cautioning Directors to ensure that their spending complies with the policy.
   
5. TRi-Campus Search Status Report
   Bonnie Smith distributed updated Search status report.
   
6. Additional Items
   
   1. Mike Menard suggested that the Leadership Meeting Schedule be reviewed from the perspective of frequency and structure.
      He proposed that Leadership Meetings be held once a month for longer hours, that the Directors meet first in “executive session”, that the meeting then be opened to the host campus … which be given opportunity to present and highlight its achievements, goals, concerns, etc. Bill Pizzuto spoke in favor of the suggestion. David Williams said he was satisfied with present schedule and structure. The matter is under consideration.
   2. Deb Sunday spoke of the “One Card” program being implemented and requested consideration of proportional funding for same.
   3. Dana Forchette submitted a report on 2004 Tri-Campus Recruitment Activities and a brochure entitled “Guaranteed Admissions Program” published by the CT Community College System.
   4. Mike Menard spoke of the effort to welcome and assist new students.
   5. David Williams spoke of Foundation mailing requesting contributions and The MPA program.
      

The next leadership team meeting is scheduled for
March 30 10AM to Noon at the RGC

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