Initial activities have been to work on clarifying the committee's mission, and to gather information about faculty contributions to society that can be used to enhance efforts in community relations and lobbying. Prof. Ken Horch, Engineering, asked that the committee also make an assessment of the effectiveness of administrative departments with the mission of communicating about the University. Carter responded that there are already such programs in place, and perhaps the committee can do more to make faculty aware of them. Prof. Linda Smith noted that Ray Haeckel, executive director of Government and Community Relations, recommends that general good-will activities with legislators begin in the spring, not during the session. Tony Ekdale, Mines and Earth Sciences, said the committee should also inform faculty about the proper protocols for contacting legislators, including whether it is appropriate to use University stationery, e-mail, etc.
Transfers retain their accrued vacation and sick leave.
The president makes the final appointments. Public Safety vehicles, golf carts on University business, and ground equipment are also excluded. Report by Terry Newfarmer Office of University Communications .