LAUC-I Executive Board Mtg
Tues, 9/4/01, 10am-noon, ML110
Guests: V. Grahame, Prof Dev Committee

Draft Agenda

1. 2001/2002 Professional Development funds: [40 min]
Purpose: I have asked Vicki Grahame (and others from the incoming Prof Dev Committee) to attend the first part of our
meeting to address this issue. I'd like to see us resolve this issue at our meeting Tuesday. I recently asked Judy Kaufman to
provide LAUC-I with the basic elements that Gerry and Judy would like to see incorporated into any system that we devise to
distribute professional development funding. Gerry and Judy would like to see the following elements in such a system:

1. The funds are used for activities in support of the review criteria (I-IV, not just II-IV)
2. There are clearly articulated criteria for how the money can be used
3. There is some degree of oversight and accountability for how the money is used by each individual within each year (e.g.
each librarian submits a report about how the money was used)
4. There is an opportunity for the RI to have input into the librarian's decision-making about what activities to use the funds for,
especially within the context of the librarian's annual plan.

I then asked Judy if Gerry would accept a system that divides the funds equally, even a proposal for such a system for one
year. She said: "If LAUC-I can find a way to meet all those criteria while dividing the funds up equally, I think Gerry would
probably approve it." I was unable to talk to Gerry about this before he left on vacation, but I think we should assume that Judy
accurately reflects Gerry's opinion on this matter.

2. Quarterly Meetings with Gerry [30 min.]
Purpose: To discuss different methods by which we could generate LAUC-I issues to discuss with the University Librarian.
How do we and Gerry set this agenda. How does the EB best meet this goal: "The LAUC-I Executive Board should assume
greater responsibility for bringing issues forward to Library Administration and should actively participate in identifying and
implementing constructive improvements." Gerry has stated that he would like to meet with us quarterly.

3. Potential LAUC-I Issues [20 min.]
Purpose: To review and prioritize the potential LAUC-I issues attached below. As I stated in the last meeting, these are issues
I've accumulated over the last few months that I would like to see us consider addressing this year. Clearly the "suggested
improvements" listed in the recent memo to Gerry will be very high priorities. However, I'd like to get your reactions to the
other issues I've listed in the attached.

4. Charges for the Standing Committees [distributed at the last mtg] [20 min.]
Purpose: To get your reactions to the drafts so that I can firm these up and distribute them asap. Note: We could do most of
this by email but if there are particular charges that you would like to discuss at the meeting we should be able to do that
quickly.

5. Faculty Senate Committees Appointments [5 min.]
Purpose: John sent me today the list of those who have volunteered for the various Faculty Senate committee openings. I will
bring that list, with my suggested appointments, to the meeting on Tuesday. I'd like your reaction to my suggestions, so I can
make any adjustments, then make the appointments and notify the Faculty Senate office.

Next Meeting Agenda: Mon, 9/24/01, 1-3pm, ML110 [5min.]