Strategic Planning Team

Minutes

April 8, 2003

Attending: Bryan Price (presiding), Alice Bahr, Memo Diriker, Jane Dané, Tim Dunn, Kent Kimmel, Kevin Mann, Al Mollica, Anjali Pandey, David Rieck, Alan Selser, Jerry Waldron, Ellen Zinner

The meeting was called to order at 7:25 a.m.

1) Minutes of the April 1, 2003, SPT meeting had been e-mailed to everyone. There was one typographical error.

2) It was suggested to begin the meetings promptly at 7:25 am instead of attempting to begin at 7:15 am. There was no objection. All future meetings will begin promptly at 7:25 am.

3) Since the majority of members were choosing not to eat breakfast, it was suggested that the meeting location be moved from the Caroline Room. After a short discussion, there were no objections. Bryan will attempt to reserve a new location and notify everyone.

4) The SPT continued the discussion regarding core University goals. There was a lengthy dialogue over the wording of the core diversity goal. After much debate, the SPT agreed on the following:

Recognizing our diverse and global society, the University will foster inclusiveness as well as cultural and intellectual pluralism.

5) There was a lengthy discussion regarding the wording of the core goal on community collaborations. After much debate, the SPT agreed on the following:

The University will promote strategic collaborations to put its knowledge and technology to benefit Maryland and the region.

6) Adjourned. Next meeting. Tuesday, April 15, 7:25 am—8:45 am, PCR in Holloway Hall.

The Current DRAFT core goals are:

1) The University will provide (promote-support) (note: undecided as to which term) a student-centered environment.

2) The University will enhance the academic and learning environment in order to promote intellectual growth (and success).

3) Recognizing our diverse and global society, the University will foster inclusiveness as well as cultural and intellectual pluralism.

4) The University will promote strategic collaborations to put its knowledge and technology to benefit Maryland and the region.

Recorder: Bryan Price