Download CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO President`s

California State University, San Bernardino President’s Office
Administrative Council Minutes
June 4, 2001
Present
Aguilar, Arlin, Clark, Conley, Craig, Delgado, DeMauro, Fernandez, Hankin, Kamusikiri,
Karnig, Patzer, Portillo, Pringle, Pritchard, Rincon, Ruml, Takehara, Vicknair, Wang,
West, Wilson, Yasuhara, Young
Absent
Carter, Jackson, Moran, Ortega
Others Present
Susan Summers, Associate Dean, College of Extended Learning
Informational Handout
President Karnig discussed the following informational handout:

An article from the May 14, 2001 ACE publication, Higher Education and
National Affairs, entitled “Bachelor’s Degree Recipients Experienced Salary
Increases Between 1994 and 1997.”
Staff/MPP Orientation Sessions
The President discussed orientation for new MPP and staff employees. He stated that
he will meet quarterly with new employees to discuss issues such as the value, mission
and future plans of the campus. The first such meeting, on May 23, was not well
attended, and the President asked department/unit heads to employ as much flexibility
as possible in allowing new employees to attend these sessions. Human Resources will
notify vice presidents and deans regarding which of their staff will be invited to each
quarterly meeting, and Human Resources will ask that the meetings be included in the
daily e-mail posting of the schedule of events.
President Karnig received a request to publicly honor students who “have performed
heroic acts.” It was decided that at the Fall Convocation on September 13, the President
will recognize students who have performed heroic acts of courage and compassion.
Administrators were asked to send names to the President by June 30.
Electrical Load Reduction Procedures (2nd reading)
After minor editorial changes were suggested, the Administrative Council recommended
approval of the Electrical Load Reduction Procedures.
Addendum to Interim Energy Policy (2nd reading)
The Administrative Council recommended approval of the Addendum to Interim Energy
Policy.
Continuation of Roundtable Discussion
Administration and Finance
Mr. DeMauro reported that CSUSB’s dispute with Enron continues over the price of
electricity on campus. A lawsuit filed by the campus resulted in a temporary injunction
against Enron, which was overturned after they appealed the court decision. The
contract with Enron ends in March, 2002, after which CSUSB will do a request for
proposals to energy suppliers.
Student Affairs
Dr. Rincon reported that the search continues for an Associate Vice President for
Enrollment Management. Dean Wilson chairs the search committee and it is anticipated
that four finalists will be invited for on-campus interviews.
Dr. Rincon reported that the housing construction project is on schedule. Fifty to sixty
students are on a waiting list for Serrano Village.
Dr. Rincon reported that a task force will be appointed to study the feasibility of
expanding services offered by the Children’s Center.
Dr. Wang informed Council members that since his arrival on campus on April 2, he has
had productive meetings with numerous vice presidents, deans and department chairs,
which should result in cooperative ventures campuswide.
Dr. Wang reminded Council members that the A.S.I., Inc. Transition Dinner will take
place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6 at the Castaway Restaurant.
Dr. Wang reported that CSUSB is submitting an application to institute a chapter of the
Golden Key Honor Society.
Human Resources
Mr. West reported that the annual evaluations of permanent employees have been
completed. Salary increase percentages, effective July 1, 2001, have not yet been
established.
College of Education
Dr. Arlin reported that several hundred people attended the Annual Credentialing
Ceremony on Friday, June 1. The Center for Equity and Development held its honors
ceremony on Saturday, June 2.
The College of Education will host UC, Riverside representatives at a meeting on June
18 to discuss the joint doctorate.
Information Resources and Technology
Dr. Aguilar reported that problems related to the CMS Project are being dealt with as
quickly as possible. Two key CMS staff, Elizabeth Thayer and Carolyn McDermid, have
accepted off-campus positions.
Academic Affairs
Mr. Delgado reported that the father of a CSUSB student is a past recipient of the Nobel
Peace Prize in Literature. Mr. Delgado plans to invite him to visit CSUSB, and he will
keep Council members apprised of the plans.
College of Extended Learning
Ms. Summers reported that CSUSB has submitted a bid to host the 2002 Coalition of
Metropolitan Universities Conference in Palm Springs.
Ms. Summers reported that summer quarter enrollment is higher than last year at this
time.
Financial Operations
Mr. Takehara reported that a conference for fiscal officers will be held in the coming
months. He will notify administrators of the dates, and he encouraged them to send
appropriate staff members to participate.
The meeting was adjourned.