ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (APAC) MEETING
University of Illinois at Springfield
Minutes of Meeting
April 10, 2003
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Members Present: Carol Bloemer; Karen Engebrecht; Jonathan
GoldbergBelle; Sherry Hutson; Terri Jackson; Lawrence Johnson; Holly
McCracken; Jana Wise
Excused: Tom Ambrose; Candy Powers
Guests: Chancellor Ringeisen
I. Call to Order: Chair Jonathan GoldbergBelle called the meeting to
order at 9:07 AM

II. Approval of the Agenda: Approved as printed
III. Approval of Minutes: Pending
IV. Discussion with Chancellor Ringeisen
A. Communication: Chancellor Ringeisen expressed that his
communication is open and honest and now is the time to continue
influence in the Legislature and the new Springfield government/mayor.
He is pleased that the pre-employment/drug testing/violence in the work
force issues have been sent to committee for review and revision.
B. Morale: With the upcoming budget reduction, staff morale will
be altered. UIS is expected to be hit by a $2-2.5M reduction of the
existing $23-24 budgeted amount. According to Chancellor Ringeisen, no
one last year received raises, which may contribute to the decline in
morale. Discussion ensued regarding policy development and the manner
in which decisions are made. Chancellor Ringeisen indicated that the
indirect organizational structure makes communication somewhat
challenging and many policies are created by Central UI and not by our
local campus.
As a result of this discussion, APAC will develop and encourage a more
direct relationship with the Chancellor as a means to enhance
communication and dialogue with the Administration.


V. Committee Reports:
A. Campus Senate - Discussion is centered on Resolution 32.19
B. Planning and Budget - No report
C. Academic Technology Committee - No report
D. Continuing Ed./Public Service Committee - No report
E. Professional Development - No report
F. Searches - Director of Abraham Lincoln Institute and Auditorium
Director searches are in their final stages
G. Nominations/Elections - District 3 is still seeking nominations
J. Other - Nothing further discussedVI. New Business: NoneVII. Continuing/Old Business: None
VIII. AdjournmentRespectfully Submitted,Karen Engebrecht, Secretary