Academic Deans Council 
January 8, 1991 
College of Fine &Performing Arts 2:00 p.m. 
Present: Cicarelli, Gillis, Hotchkiss, Kohut, Loch, 
McBriarty, McEwing, Mapley, Ruggles, Sutton, 
Sweetkind, Yemma, Yiannaki, Yozwiak 
I. Approval of Minutes 
No corrections were offered to the minutes of
 
October 16, 1990. Minutes were approved.
 
II. Old Business 
A.	 Strategic Plan Reviews. All members of the YSU 
community have been encouraged to submit ideas to 
Senate Academic Affairs Committee. A short 
discussion ensued concerning the process for 
considering incoming information. 
B.	 ROTC. The YSU ROTC program will be phased out by 
the summer of 1991. The possibility of 
cross-enrollment with either Kent or Akron has 
been explored, the Akron situation more 
extensively. A recent budget cost analysis 
indicates such a program would not be cost 
effective. The Academic Affairs Committee of the 
YSU Board of Trustees will take formal action on 
the situation at their next meeting. Discussion 
ensued regarding the possible effects of dropping 
our ROTC program completely. 
III.	 New Business 
A.	 University Bulletin Changes Because of 
Articulation. In answer to questions concerning 
changes in our University Bulletin, the OBOR staff 
indicated to Dr. Gillis that the Ohio BaR might 
write a paragraph which would be used in all state 
bulletins. An official articulation document has 
been approved by the BaR, but no final document 
has yet been distributed. It was made clear that 
the Advisory Committee was to deal with 
implementation of the document. 
B.	 Dean Ruggles requested that a deadline date for 
authorization to recruit faculty positions be set. 
Dr. Gillis agreed it would be a good idea and he 
will try to establish a firm date. Another 
deadline date would then be needed for replacement 
of faculty members for positions which are now 
becoming available. 
IV Announcements 
A.	 CUFS began on January 1, 1991. Dr. Gillis gave 
out the travel account number for deans. 
B.	 Dean Searches. An ad has been posted 
for two future issues of the Chronicle seeking 
applications for three deans positions in 
anticipation of a possible reorganization of CAST. 
C.	 Faculty Recruitment. Already discussed under 
IIIB. Speculative discussion took place on 
possible relief from a recission and the freeze. 
D.	 Limited Service Faculty. Dr. Gillis has 
distributed a record of limited service 
expenditures to date from Accounting. The sheet 
is for the deans' information and review. Deans 
were advised to consider the amount allocated, 
rather than the amount budgeted. 
E.	 Summer wh projections for scheduling will be 
coming from the Provost's office. 
F.	 Chair Meeting for January 15. Dr. Gillis will 
remind the chairs of regulations concerning 
evaluation of all faculty, including limited 
service people~o meet the stipulations of the 
Agreement. 
G.	 The YSU administration and the OEA have made a 
concerted effort to resolve pending grievances. 
Dr. Gillis cited several examples. Dean Yozwiak 
recommended that everyone make sure the new forms, 
which specify particular relatives, are used in 
the absences for funerals. Dr. Gillis explained 
the effects that might result from some of the 
solutions achieved. 
H.	 Late Registration. General discussion. Dr. 
Yiannaki surmised we would have about 200 more 
students than at this same time last year. 
Enrollment is holding well. 
I.	 Dr. McBriarty will set up a tour of the Lyden, 
Weller and Kilcawley living spaces for all 
interested parties. Wick House will go out for 
bids soon. 
J.  Dr. Loch reported that the Boardman reception was 
very successful. A reception has been set for 
Hubbard on February 11 from 7:00 to 8:30. 
The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m. 
Respectfully 
-~ 
David Sweetkind 
In 
Approved February 12, 1991