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Members Present: Joe Wilkins, Dianne Barron, Glen E. Ray, Bryan Noe, Ron Rogers, Terry Roberson, Rebecca Hartley, John Wakefield, Deb Moriarity, John Schmitt, Jean Pugliese

Representatives: Tim Vick, Ellen Haulman, Brenda Carter

Approval of April 20-21 Meeting Minutes: Minutes were approved, as written, by all in attendance.

Treasurer’s Report: Joe Wilkins disseminated copies of the Treasurer’s Report to all in attendance. As of November 2, 2005, the balance on hand is $4,745.64.

Report: Tim Vick announced that the unified budget recommendation would be made by the second Tuesday in January. The Council of Presidents met and developed various scenarios for budgets. It is anticipated that higher education institutions will receive level funding. Ellen Haulman announced that ACHE is almost caught up with the post-implementation reports. Ellen explained the process to new members. Dr. Malone will not renew his contract. A search committee has been established and will proceed with advertising and interviewing candidates for the position.

Roundtable Discussion on Graduate Student Orientation: Glen Ray provided a handout and brief discussion about the topic. On campus turnout is not usually successful. It appears that an online tutorial is more successful. This approach also meets the needs of distance learners. SACS has a Principle of Accreditation that addresses appropriate academic support to students. Due to time constraints, the roundtable discussion on Uses of the Graduate Council was postponed until the next meeting.

Annual Retreat Planning: The Retreat will take place from April 19-21, 2006 at the Island House Hotel in Gulf Shores. Members suggested several topics for discussion:
Uses of the Graduate Council (if unable to cover at next meeting)
Review of Graduate Programs
SACS site-visit experiences
Data retrieval during a disaster
TOEFL changes
Guests Gordon Stone and Mike Malone

Other Business: Distribution of 2005-2006 ACGD Directories
Statement by Judd Katz to the Council and introduction of
his replacement
Changes of Offices of Chair, Vice-Chair/ Chair-Elect and Selection of
Member-at-Large
Chair-John Schmitt
Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect- Deb Moriarity
Member at Large-Joe Pittman

New members Glen Ray and Bryan Noe were welcomed by the group.

Next Scheduled Meetings:
Executive Board Meeting, February 8, 2006
Council Meeting, March 8, 2006
Annual Retreat, April 19-21, 2006
ACHE Meeting, December 16, 2005