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President Jeanine LeMaster called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Following a motion by Suzie Huber to approve the March 21, 2007 meeting minutes, the motion was seconded by Linda Wallace, and the minutes were unanimously approved as written.
ALUMNI COUNCIL UPDATE
Sue Taylor, in the absence of Jackie Johnston, reported on the Alumni Council of April 28, 2007. The Ball State Alumni Association is hosting receptions around the country as part of the Education Redefined Tour of the president. Recently one was held in Anderson with a couple Alumni Council members attending. Sue encouraged members of FCS to attend one if hosted in the area that members reside.
She also noted that Ben Hancock, vice president of University Advancement, addressed the Council, and reported that Ball State is in the feasibility part of a capital campaign that will be launched in 2008. BSU has already received $10 million for this campaign.
Mark Ervin reported that the Ball State University Foundation had an outstanding first quarter with a 15.1% return on investments, according to Hammond Associates, the investment consultant. They had set a goal for 17.2% and are modifying the portfolio with the hope of improving the rate of return.
Rick Hall '89 was named the newest member of the Board of Trustees by Governor Mitch Daniels. Hall is an attorney with Barnes and Thornburg in Indianapolis.
Fifty BSUAA Legacy Scholarship recipients have been selected from 160 applications received. They will each receive a $2,000 scholarship. 2007 recipients for the Distinguished Alumni, Coach-of-the-year, Benny, and Gold Awards were also selected.
"Born to be a Cardinal" is a new initiative to welcome newborns into the Cardinal family. In partnership with the Ball State Federal Credit Union, the Alumni Association administers the program. Alumni parents and grandparents of newborn through 12 months babies may join. For a $15 fee, members receive a $10 custodial account in the child's name at the Credit Union, a BSU bib and a magnetic photo frame. The program is advertised in the Ball State Alumnus magazine and on the BSUAA webpage.
Several new or renovated buildings are scheduled to open this fall, including the Scheumann Stadium, Park Hall, Woodworth Dining and the new Communications Building.
The next Alumni Council meeting is set for September 29, 2007.
DEPARTMENT UPDATE
● Alice Spangler reported that the department has received a 10 year accreditation from the AAFCS. They will have a 5 year interim report.
● Interior Design program had its site visit for accreditation. Recommendations were positive and a final decision is anticipated in the near future.
● The Child Study Center had its site visit in late spring. All indications seemed positive for its accreditation.
● Dietetic programs--both the four-year and internship, have worked much of the year on the Program Assessment Reports.
● Allison Garrels, an FCS senior, was recognized at commencement for a 4.0 GPA and also received the FCS Outstanding Senior award. Sharon Stephen had the nameplate made for the portfolio she received from the FCS Alumni Society.
● National Apartment Association Education Institute has again funded the RPM program for student recruitment activities.
● Indiana Campus Compact – Lois Altman has received a grant to work with soup kitchen recipe development; Diana Saiki is working on a grant through which her historic costume students have been interviewing clients at the Alpha Center, an adult day care in downtown Muncie.
● Lilly V monies – the department received nearly $160,000 funding for three projects which include: nutrition assessment, fashion merchandising, and family life.
● The department hired Dr. Thelma Flores for a tenure line interior design position, and will soon be advertising for a full-time contract position in the apparel design area as Susan Owens is moving to Kansas State to pursue a doctorate.
FCS E-NEWSLETTER UPDATE
Marla Kurtz reported the e-newsletter should appear online soon. It will be updated on a regular basis and more items will be added as time goes by.
FCS ALUMNI SUMMER EVENT
NOMINEES FOR NEW MEMBERS
The FCS Alumni Society is accepting nominations for membership openings beginning in 2008. Amy Bradburn has asked to resign as she returns to school to begin a new career. Linda Wallace moved to vote for new members at the next meeting while Sharon Stephen seconded the motion. Nominees will be contacted in advance to determine their interest.
2008 ALUMNI AWARDS EVENT
A committee will meet prior to the next board meeting.
CAREER MENTORING DAY
Career Mentoring Day is scheduled for Thursday, October 25, 2007. Alice Spangler began a discussion on the format of the event. Do we want to keep it the same or make a change to include internship opportunities? The times, set-up space allocations, and interests of the students were discussed. Alice is emailing alumni to obtain their thoughts, and has asked faculty for breakout session speaker suggestions.
FCS HISTORY COMMITTEE
Alice Spangler reported the committee met in April and they are ready to take notes and ideas to a designer. They are seeking cost and design ideas. They would like to have a timeline created for distribution as well as for display on a wall in the department.
NEXT MEETING DATE(S)
Next meeting will be held after Career Mentoring Day, Thursday, October 25, 2007.
With no further discussion Linda Wallace moved and Bonnie Johnston seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
