Council of Illinois University Senates Agenda
Friday, April 4, 2008

9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Bowling and Billiards Center Activity Room

(Adjacent to Bone Student Center)

Illinois State University

I. 9:30 a.m. Welcome/Brunch

II. 10:00 a.m. Call to Order/Attendance

Morning Session

III. Approval of Council of Illinois University Senates Minutes of October 22, 2007

IV. Discussion Topics:

Faculty Responsibilities Concerning Campus Security (Paul Stoddard, Northern Illinois University)

Strategies to Lessen Effects of Budget Crises at Illinois Public Universities (Peggy Stockdale, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale)

State Funds to Private Institutions (Loretta Capeheart, Northeastern Illinois University)

Formation of a Faculty Political Action Committee (Paul Blobaum, Governors State University)

Presidential Search Process (Yan Searcy, Chicago State University)
(Committee Composition, Voting Members, Board of Trustees Approach,
Legal Procedures Involved)

V. 12:00 p.m. Lunch – McAllister’s (1857 Private Dining Room)

Afternoon Session

VI. 1:30 p.m. Phil Adams, Illinois State University Government Liaison
Items Submitted for Discussion:

· Senate Bill 2288

· Harper College Bill(s)

· Outlook for a Capital Bill

· Outlook for Higher Ed Appropriations

VII. Additional Items for Discussion

VIII. Adjournment