COMMISSION ON OUTREACH 
June 2, 1999

Present: Ted Settle, Judith Jones, Dave Barrett, Clark Jones, S. K.
DeDatta, Lynn Gray, Mary McFerren (telecon), Nancy Metz, Peter Eyre,
Greg Boardman, Eldridge Collins, Irene Leech, Terry Swecker presiding

Terry Swecker called the meeting to order. The agenda was accepted as
presented.

Clark Jones reported that Dr. Edward Simpson will return to campus on
June 3 to present the report that Drs. Gordon "Nick" Mueller and Edward
Simpson have completed regarding Continuing Education and Outreach
Division. They will be meeting with Peggy Meszaros, Minnis Ridenour,
Outreach Council and Continuing Education personnel. A copy of the
report will be available to Commission members by late summer for
committee action in the fall.

Policy 130052: Interdisciplinary Outreach Centers and Policy 3020:
Annual Reports were presented in final format. Ted Settle recommended
another change in Policy 3020: Annual Reports, under "II. Mission and
Plan", add "C. Future Challenges and Opportunities". Deletion of
sentence under III "Identify potential opportunities for future
funding." An updated copy will be distributed. Policies with noted
changes were adopted.

Greg Boardman gave a brief report on COTA. He will need the Commission
to help with selection of new fellows for fall 2000.

Congratulations were extended to Irene Leech who accepted the nomination
as the new Chair of Commission on Outreach for 1999-2000.

Committee applauded Terry Swecker for a job well done as Chair of
Commission on Outreach this year.

Upcoming agenda items will be: Consultants' report and University
Outreach Excellence Award.

Meetings will resume in the fall unless there is a need for an
additional meeting this summer.

Meeting was adjourned at 1:30.