Members Present: Joe Bilello, Diana Brenner, Michael Hollibaugh, Greg Jacoby, Teresa Jeter-Newburn, Michelle Harrell, Tina Jones, David Kroll, Ernie Krug, Mike McKay, Michel Mounayar, Pat Quinn, Doug Reddington, Kate Webber, and Dan Woodfin.

Guests present:   Scott Truex

President, Teresa Jeter-Newburn, called the meeting to order at 10:20 a.m.

Minutes

After a brief review of the September 19, 2003 minutes, Mike Hollibaugh made a motion to accept, Mike McKay seconded the motion, and the minutes were approved by voice vote.

Update from the College

Dean Bilello reported that Ball State's architecture program has been ranked 13th in the nation, improving one spot over last year's rating.

Master of Urban Design classes begin March 1 at the Indy Center.  A list of guest lectures can be found on CAP's Web site.  The lecture on March 1 will be Webcast at both the Indy Center and on campus.  The guest lecturer is Daniel Libeskind.

Other new activities for spring semester include the debut of the new Web site, interior program meetings at the Indy Center, forum series for faculty, and discussions on enrollment, scholarships in college, and the role of CAP in campus planning.

Michel Mounayar gave an overview of the new Web site.  The site has been completely updated for the first time since it was created in the mid-1990s.  The program running the Web site is Vignette, which is used by most departments on campus.  Additional graphic improvements and site refinements will be planned.   

CAP: IC Update

Scott Truex reported on the new CAP: IC monthly e-newsletter.  Areas covered in the first issue include lunch chats, urban design workshops, and a Regional Center Plan 2020 update.

Truex suggested the board send a thank you note to the Mayor and City of Indianapolis for the use of the center's current location.  By the end of February, the Indianapolis Center will have been in the current location for 33 months.  Both CAP and the Indianapolis Center are working to make IC permanent in Indianapolis.  Probable location for the center's move is the Victoria Center.

The Indianapolis Center has had a big impact on the Regional Center Plan.  IC will continue to be an activity and development resource for the plan.

BSU Alumni Council Report

Doug Reddington reported on the Alumni Council meeting held in January.  The search for the university's next president is underway.  Finance funding is still a challenge due to the economy.  The death of the student during the fall semester was discussed.

Ernie Krug announced that the 2004 Alumni Council president is Wayne Estopinal.  Estopinal is the Alumni Association representative on the presidential search committee.

40^th Year Anniversary

Dean Bilello reported that a year-long celebration for the college's 40^th anniversary will begin in January 2005.  During the year there will be guest lectures, displaying of alumni and faculty work, and special recognition day for the actual anniversary on March 23.   Alumni Day will be centered on the anniversary.

Charles Sappenfield will be the honorary chairman for the anniversary year events.   The Alumni board will assist in the planning of activities.

The year long celebration has been divided into five areas.  Alumni board members volunteered to work with each area:

1. Exhibitions  -- Ron Taylor
2. Lecturers --  Michael Hollibaugh
3. Special Events --  Teresa Jeter-Newburn, Jennifer Milliken and Jamie Lake with Mike McKay assisting with the event in the fall
4. Alumni Communications -- Doug Reddington (Kate Webber will assist with the monthly e-newsletter)
5. Monograph & Publications -- Scott Truex and Diana Brenner
   

Ernie Krug suggested using the Alumnus magazine as a tool for the planning process.  The dean will send a letter to alumni letting them know that if they are interested in having their information in the monograph, they will need to send the information by e-mail to CAP.

Continuing Education Support

Michel Mounayar reported on continuing education activities at the Indianapolis Center.  Urban Planning classes offer credits which go towards a master's degree, while others are for learning credits.  Learning credits are offered for all guest lectures and   lunch chats.

New Business/Areas of Discussion

Alumni Day and Alumni Awards
The attendance for Alumni Day 2003 was 100 people for Friday's activities and the weekend events.  There were 70 alumni who attended the dinner.

Suggestions for getting more alumni involved included special class reunions and inviting upcoming graduates.

Adjournment

The planning meeting for the 40^th anniversary will be hosted on Wednesday, February 25 at noon at the Indianapolis Center.

The next board meeting will be Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at the Alumni Center.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m.