Having given unanimous consent to add an item to the agenda, the committee heard and discussed FS Chair Hall's proposal to the Budget Committee concerning UniPrint. He has recommended that the students receive a smart card within 12-18 months and that, in the interim, students use diskettes which can then be taken to a copy center, which will charge 5 cents a copy. The committee then discussed creating a strategic plan for raising funds for the libraries. In addition to meeting with V.P. Martin, the committee will invite the Provost to meet with the committee to consider options. The committee did not meet.
Labels are finally available for our election ballots.
Problems with pay and deductions are being dealt with. The situation seems to be improving. The committee did not meet in the month of October, but will convene shortly for review of Kent School personnel documents. Robert Staat Chair's Report Colleagues, The ad hoc committee reviewing proposals to study faculty salaries for gender inequities has made a recommendation to the Provost. If the Provost accepts our advice, the negotiations and I assume the study will begin directly.