Members Present: Terri Austin, Steve Brace, Judy Briganti, Jeannine Browning, Andrea Deer, Mike Garringer, Ernie Krug, David McIntosh, Phil Metcalf, Doug Siebert, Kate Webber, Eugene White, and Steve Yager

Guests Present: Penny Bundy, Elaine Cotner, David Davis, Dan Lapsley, and Larry Waters

After the committee meetings, Eugene White called the meeting to order at 10:16 a.m.  The February 2, 2002 meeting minutes were approved by voice vote.

DEANS REPORT

In Dean Weaver’s absence, Phil Metcalf and Dan Lapsley provided a part of the Dean’s Report. Dean Weaver will e-mail the board members his portion of the report at a later date.

Phil gave a report on his trip to Belgium to visit the School of Brussels and Shape School as a representative for NEA.  He explained some challenges of the program including logistics and programs, and offered the positive aspects of the schools.  There are currently over 100 students in the system and the schools offer 13 sports programs.

Dan Lapsley, chair of the Educational Psychology Department, handed out the minutes from the Teachers College Department Chairs Meeting.  A discussion on Charter Schools followed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Budget Committee Report

Eugene White passed out the proposed budget for 2002-2003.  The total budget will be $13,000 with $4200 going to alumni, faculty, and student recognition; $8,500 going to receptions at meetings of professional societies; $3,000 going to the Innovative Education Grant; and $1,500 going to miscellaneous costs. 

A motion was made by Phil to approve the budget.  Judy Briganti seconded the motion, and the budget was approved by voice vote.

Innovative Education Grant

Of the two grant applications that were submitted this year, Elizabeth M. Moore, ’02, of Central Elementary School in Beech Grove, Indiana, was selected as the winner of the Innovative Education Grant for 2002-2003.  She will be awarded $260 to create a freshwater life study project for her 2nd and 3rd grade students.      

Outstanding Alumni Award Committee

Three nominations were submitted this year.  The winner of the Outstanding Alumni Award for 2002-2003 is Dr. Pat Pritchett, EdD99.  Dr. Pritchett has served as an Elementary School Teacher, Consultant, Supervisor of Staff Development, Elementary School Principal, Director of Elementary Education, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Chief of Staff, Interim Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendent of Facilities Management, all leading up to his current position of Superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools.  In the community, Dr. Pritchett is a member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Phi Delta Kappa, National School Public Relations Association and Indianapolis Kiwanis. 

The two other nominees’ applications, Mark Stanley and Nancy Young, will remain on file for future consideration until 2006.  A motion was made by Eugene to accept the nominations, seconded by Judy, and approved by voice vote. 

Scholarship Committee

Out of the 34 submissions, 12 scholarships were awarded this year in the amount of $1,000 each.     

The 12 students, their hometowns, and the scholarship(s) are as follows:

• Abbie Abbott, Muncie, IN, Helen Sornson Elementary Education Scholarship

• David Behrns, Crystal Lake, IL, Leslie J. Mauth and Teachers College Alumni Scholarships

• Chandra Bettinger, Celina, OH, A. Garland Hardy Memorial and Teachers College Alumni Scholarships

• Holly Carr, Yorktown, IN, Earl Johnson Memorial, Myrtle Toops Secondary Education, and Teachers College Alumni Scholarships

• Jennifer Fledderjohann, St. Mary’s, OH, Leslie J. Mauth and Teachers College Alumni Scholarships

• Elizabeth Gramelspacher, Jasper, IN, Leslie J. Mauth and Teachers College Alumni Scholarships

• Cresta Hancock, Muncie, IN, Teachers College Alumni Scholarship

• Theresa Hayes, Fort Wayne, IN, Leslie J. Mauth and Teachers College Alumni Scholarships

• Kelli Korte, Fort Wayne, IN, Helen Sornson Elementary Education Scholarship

• Alyssa Leichty, Berne, IN, Teachers College Alumni Scholarship

• Kyle Thayer, Dillsboro, IN, Helen Sornson Elementary Education and Teachers College Alumni Scholarships

• Brookelyn Walters, Culver, IN, Charles M. Kimbrough and Teachers College Alumni Scholarships

A motion was made by Eugene to accept the selections of the scholarship committee, seconded by Steve Yager, and approved by voice vote.

Presentation by the Ball State Office of Admissions

Larry Waters began the presentation with a brief overview of some of the past and present figures of Admissions at Ball State.  The impact of Ball State’s marketing campaign has been very positive.  Since the fall of 1998, admissions standards have been raised and there have been smaller freshman classes by design, but much higher quality.  Currently, there are more students than we have room for.  The higher quality students include National Merit Scholars, National Achievement Scholars, National Hispanic Scholars, Project Excellence Scholars, and Whitinger Scholars. 

Some of the challenges he expressed include how to communicate with the “MTV” generation, expanding recruitment versus budget restraints, getting into high schools to recruit students, lack of institutional funding for need-based aid, and the need to increase students of color. 

Elaine Cotner continued the presentation by evaluating the admissions criteria and standards.  She reviewed the factors used in admissions, including the Core 40 curriculum and the academic index used for admitting and denying students. 

Penny Bundy offered an explanation of the Connect Program, and David Davis concluded the presentation by covering areas including early outreach programs and recruiting for diversity. 

NEXT BOARD MEETING

The next board meeting is Saturday, October 5, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. at the Alumni Center.  The Scholarship winners and Innovative Education Grant winner will join the board for lunch following the meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned after lunch at 11:50 a.m.