FINAL MINUTES OF COMMISSION ON OUTREACH
MARCH 18, 1997
9:00 a.m.
Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Center

Members Present:  Terry Swecker, Peter Eyre, Jim Littlefield, Norm Marriott,
Ted Settle, Doug McAlister, Clark Jones, Deb Williams, Dawn Barnes, David
Danner, Eldridge Collins, Ann Hertzler, Sharon Diggs via phone

Members not Represented:  Kevin Fenton, Patrick Liverpool, James Parkhurst,
Judi Lynch, Bill Murphy, Fred Krimgold, Greg Boardman, Lee Skabelund, Dixon
Hanna

1)  The meeting was convened and chaired by Terry Swecker.  The agenda was
presented and accepted with three additional items added:  Selection of a
new Chair for the Commission on Outreach; COTA applicants; Report from Council

2)  Discussion about the proposed change in scheduling for MWF classes.  A
motion was made and seconded that the proposed MWF change would not
materially affect the Outreach function of the University.  The motion
passed.

3)  Marcia Harrington distributed copies of the "Must Statements" for the
Self-Study.  The memo asked that changes be back to Marcia by March 21.
Chair Swecker asked that more time be given to allow Commission members to
take the material with them and bring changes/suggestions back to the April
15 meeting.  Marcia indicated that would not be possible due to the
timeframe.  It was agreed that each member would review the statements and
within one week get their suggestions to Chair Swecker and he will
consolidate the suggested changes into one copy.  Dates will be solicited to
try to reschedule the April 15 meeting to an earlier date so that this task
may be accomplished.

4)  Dean Eyre reported that the meeting of the Dean's Council did not have
sufficient time at their last meeting to adequately discuss the future of
the Commission on Outreach.  He would like to take this issue back to
Council at one of their future meetings.

5)  The Provost has asked that the Commission on Outreach put their
definition of outreach on hold at this time.  This issue will be revisited
in the future.  Terry Swecker will discuss with Dixon Hanna on the future of
the resolution.

6)  The University Council has received a resolution from Student Affairs
related to fines for overdue library books which the faculty have.  A motion
was made and seconded that the Commission on Outreach supports the suggested
change.  The motion passed.

7)  A new chair for the Commission needs to be selected for 1997-98.
Nominations are welcome!

8)  Ted Settle indicated that four COTA fellows have been selected and will
be forwarded to the Provost.  Thanks to those from the Commission who served
in the selection process.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 1997, but may be
changed depending on the availability of each member to discuss the "Must
Statements".

The meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

Diane S. Bolling, Administrative Assistant
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Office of the Director
101 Hutcheson Hall
Blacksburg, VA  24061-0402
540-231-5299 (telephone)
540-231-4163 (fax)
dbolling@vt.edu