Present: Smith, Davis, Duncan, Dunn, Earley, Ferguson, Heeter, Huffine, Ittenbach, Prickel, Richardson, Shipley and Taylor.

Guests: Tammy Estep, Inga Hill, Janice Replogle.

The meeting was called to order at 8:10 a.m. by President Craig Dunn

Minutes

Minutes from the April 11, 2002 meeting were approved as written by a voice vote following a motion from Ittenbach, seconded by Earley.

Professionalism Certificate

Replogle distributed a new brochure that describes the certification requirements, fall semester topics and enrollment information. Estep pointed out the series on "Putting the I Back in Ethics" and requested that the board suggest speakers for future topics. A professional etiquette dinner and reception is scheduled for November 6 at the Alumni Center. At this time 87 students have signed up for the program. Recognition and presentation of the certificate will occur at commencements.

Replogle mentioned that more alumni are needed for the upcoming letter writing campaign as the format is being revised a little. New view books are out, and this year's goal is to increase the number of business majors who actually enroll. Last year, 1,065 were admitted and 485 actually enrolled. The letters will be to students who are admitted and have expressed an interest in the COB and alumni will encourage them to complete the enrollment process. This will result in a need for many more letters than in the past. Discussion from the board indicated that this is not difficult with the use of computers, and Ittenbach suggested that students could be sent an email, enabling them to dialogue with the alumnus. Replogle will check with admissions about this.

Dialogue Day

Replogle asked if the event is the most effective way for business alumni and community to interact with students. Discussion included the concept of an evening reception for networking, possibly including a speaker, to take its place. Saturdays were suggested as well, and it was mentioned that the Alumni Center is not available on home football dates.

Dunn suggested that alumni are willing to work with smaller groups of students, perhaps by major.

New Graduate Certification Program

Hill reported that this new offering would be to persons who have an undergraduate degree in an area other than business. Classes will be in Indianapolis, and will result in 12 credit hours, as a precursor to an MBA. (30 hours). Participants can take two classes a night, once a week. Hill requested names of employees or other possible contacts to provide information. Richardson said that certain majors in specific zip codes might be targeted, including architecture or CCIM alumni. Huffine will provide lists from IMA, IHIF, CICP, INITA and other professional organizations.

Cost of the program will be less than the $15,000-$18,000 tuition at Indiana Wesleyan for its MBA degree, and will contain higher quality education. Ball State's goal is a 50% increase in enrollment, and when that is reached, enrollment will become more selective.

New Business

Jennifer Budreau was nominated to fill the open board slot created by Julie Kern's move to Alaska. Earley suggested that a vote by email confirm her after she is contacted by Ittenbach and Taylor.

Award Criteria

Discussion about expansion of the COB awards program including the following:

• A new award is needed to recognize younger professionals who are emerging as leaders.
• More awards need to be presented—we have a long list of nominees, some of whom have been "in process" for more than the usual three years a nomination is "good."
• Automatic cleansing of the list should take place.
• Commencement doesn't allow time for any more awards/speeches. New venues must be considered.
• David Heeter was appointed to chair a sub-committee to examine the awards process. Ittenbach, Prickel and Taylor comprise the committee.

Dean's Report

Richardson indicated that she is seeking donors for remodeling the student lounge on the first floor.

The faculty has been reviewing core curricula and business curricula.

The new view book carries the red and blue theme, and is more recognizable by program rather than department.

The new college magazine is set to launch in October.

Advisory boards for all programs in the college will be established by next year, to assist in making the COB "more relevant in what it is doing."

Three new tenure track faculty have been added. PhD replacement costs were explained.

Alumni Council Report

Smith reported on the 103rd meeting of the Alumni Council, September 14, 2002. Financial Position - Wayne Estopinal said the 2002 contribution from the Foundation was the same as it had been the previous year. Overall, the Association is in a solid financial position.

Board of Trustees President Tom DeWeese said that a priority voting topic at the September 26 meeting would address whether or not BSU should raise freshmen tuition by $1000. Indiana University and Purdue have already approved increases of $1,000 for their freshmen, so Ball State would just be staying in step with other state universities. Estopinal commented that Ball State's freshman program is ranked in the top 13 in the country and that we have been good stewards of the resources.

Ball State University Foundation - Mark Ervin stated the success of the Above and Beyond Campaign has created an added challenge for the Foundation: With more money given to restricted purposes, the challenge becomes greater to secure unrestricted gifts.

The Nominating Committee recommended a 2003 slate of officers and new Council members. The officers include: Cathey Boggs, president; Lori Wean, past president; Mark Ervin, Foundation representative; Wayne Estopinal, president elect; and Julie Bradshaw, Tom Farris, Charles Green, and Jo Ann Johnston, vice presidents. Boggs submitted the slate for approval , which passed by voice vote, as did the slate for at-large members. Retiring members December 31, 2002 are Craig Stephens, Bob Woods, and Amy Ahlersmeyer as the Journalism representative. 

Ed Shipley noted that the Credit Union will be game-day sponsor for Homecoming and suggested we should be proud of exciting activities taking place throughout the entire university. The Association has conducted 153 events so far this year. President Brownell is visiting 17 cities, taking a message of "Building Better Communities" to the public.

We have a new group in the Association—the Cardinal Football Alliance will become an active society, effective January 1, 2003.

Next Meeting

The Board will meet at 3 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2003 at the Ritz Charles, Carmel.

An after-work cocktail party for business alumni professionals will follow, beginning at 5 p.m.

Shipley will contact Development to determine an interest in co-hosting. Smith volunteered to find underwriters for it.

It was suggested that John Gaylor might be asked to make a short presentation/speech at the event.

(Extra invitations are available by contacting Sue Taylor—feel free to invite alumni business professionals with whom you have contact. RSVP's are due Friday, January 10, 2003.