AGENDA

I. Meeting Called to Order David Wesse, A&P President

II. Introduction of A&P Steering Committee and New A&P Members David Wesse

III. Retiring A&P members David Wesse

IV. Greetings & Access to Excellence Campaign Pierre Allaire, Vice President for

Institutional Advancement

The capital campaign started in 1997. It received 24 gifts of $1 million or more from alumnus Ann Hicks and other corporations and individuals. Currently have received $70 million in hand.

V. Association President’s Report David Wesse, A&P President

David read the A&P Association’s mission statement and discussed the survey, the results of which are posted on the website. He announced that merit based bonuses will be awarded annually. He also mentioned that there are discussions about tuition remission for family, and the possibility of selling back annual leave.

The search process for the University president is coming to a conclusion. The A&P Association was active in the search process. Tuesday, May 20, 2003 the Board of Trustees will name the next president.

Beginning in the fall, the A&P Association will sponsor “First Thursday” events at Wackadoos. September 1^st will be the first event.

VI. Treasurer’s Report Angel Ezell

$1,705.29 in the A&P account

$753.20 in the Gabor account

$375.00 in the Concession account

VII. Legislative Update Janet Owen, Director of

Governmental Affairs

A 60-day legislation session was held from March 3^rd to May 7^th and no budget was passed. Today the House and Senate will pass their versions of the Appropriations bill. The conference process will begin on Sunday.

There are two bills that we are concerned with – 49A and 51A. 51A concerns Presidential salary caps and admissions deposits.

VIII. Campus Plan Phil Turner, Director of Facilities

Planning

Restriping and resealing of parking lots will take place this summer. Parking lot 14 will be expanded adding 150 spaces for Fall 2003. The Student Union is in the building program investigation stage. Administrators are looking at financing options. Library construction will begin in the fall.

IX. Human Resources Mary O’Neal, Director of Human

Resources

Mary O’Neal discussed the management flexibility options: flex time, job sharing, telecommuting, and internal promotions. Training sessions begin next week. Forms will be available on-line after the training sessions have ended.

X. Food Service Status Report David Wesse, A&P President

David Wesse gave an update on food service. Outtakes will receive an umbrella awning. New patio furniture for the Courtyard will be purchased. 2/3 of the deck at Wackadoos will be covered. Next summer the Grey & Blue Café will totally renovated. Mondo, a sandwich shop, will be constructed in Building 2 in the vending area for Fall 2003. Concession areas in the Arena will be upgraded.

XI. Vote on Revised A&P Association By-Laws David Wesse, A&P President

Revisions to the A&P Association by-laws passed by majority vote.

XII. Gabor Award Status David Wesse, A&P President

May 23^rd is the deadline for applicants to submit their information sheet and recommendations. June 18^th the awards ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the Library Atrium. September 4^th the reception will be held.

XIII. Entertainment Ron Polland