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Professional Advisory Council

Minutes – November 7, 2012

The meeting was convened at 2:05 p.m. by Mr. Hendricks.

PAC members present were:

Name	District		Name	District
Charles Garbini	2		Susan Williams	10
Robin Harbaugh	4		Doris Miklitz	11
Gerald Hendricks	5		Stephanie Baxter	13
Glen Loller	6		Alex Keen	14
Paul Hengesteg	7

Members excused: Paul Pusecker #1, Anne DeClaire #3, Mike Parisi #8, Monty McKee #9, Krista Urbaniak #12

Others present: Tom LaPenta

Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m.

The minutes from September 12, 2012 were approved as written.

Old Business

• Blue Lights. - Mr. Garbini reported that the University Architect reviewed the situation and agreed that the area was appropriate for installation of an additional light.
• Barnes and Noble steps. - Tape has been added.
• Parking concern at night across from GCC. - Mr. Parisi forwarded concern to Kathy Comisiak, Director FP&C.
• Penny Hall handicap space. - Space has been eliminated.
• Water Resources House Steps. - Not addressed, need to be forwarded to FP&C.
• Carpenter Indoor Pool. – Needs to be sent to Jake Olkkola

New Business

• Ms. Baxter raised question about Travel Policy.  Tom LaPenta was going to see if Debra Reese in Procurement Services could attend the January meeting and review the meal/food issue concerning the first and last day of travel.
• Mr. Hegestag stated that he will be attending an upcoming Diversity Equity Commission Meeting.
• Ms. Miklitz provided a Faculty Senate update. Interim Provost Nancy Brickhouse reported progress on campus construction.
• Ms. Harbaugh indicated she represented PAC for the HR Tuition Exchange Meeting on October 26.
• Mr. Garbini reviewed progress on the ISE Lab building construction. On schedule and move in will begin in May. $45 million has been raised.
• Ms. Baxter discussed concerns for increasing bike commuting.

Constituent Concerns

• Ms. Baxter relayed a concern that busses were full and that an individual had to wait for 3 for 4 buses before finding a seat and requests that busses be added during peak hours.
• Constituent expressed concern about the construction crew and students parking on 1st level at Perkins.  Tom reported this is allowed and have paid for access.
• Parking map is incorrect and needs to be updated.
• Parking permit holder complained about having to pay for football game parking, but that practice is warranted.

The formal meeting was followed by a tour of the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources farm facilities.