Dr. Delugach reported on a Diversity Issues Workshop and the need for faculty to address these issues and give their recommendations. Dr. Delugach reported on some concerns regarding Sections 7.9.6 and 7.10.4 of the Faculty Handbook and asked the Personnel Committee to look at these issues.

The Committee met twice. The Committee interviewed Dr. Belcher on October 13. The Committee was impressed by what they discovered. They met on October 22 to review their findings and draft a summary. They have tabled any actions regarding the Enrollment area until the Spring when they will have a chance to see some the ideas of Dr. Belcher implemented. Their next target is Student Services. They have November 12 as a possible date for interviewing them.

The Committee is still waiting for information on salary figures after the salary increases of this year.

Dr. Schenker reported he sent and email out regarding the Faculty Activity Report. He has only received a few responses that he has forwarded to David Frees. The Committee plans to use the November Meeting for a tentative discussion and review and any recommendations. The Committee will work on forming a policy for the use of the database.

The Committee is working via email. They have requested information from Dr. Belcher and trying to set a meeting.

Dr. Bliss reported they have had cyber meetings. They have looked at the "D" grade policy and did not take any action because they feel the current policy handles the issue. They are drafting a policy regarding Mid Semester Reports and changing the U and S grades to actual letter grades. They have requested information from Dr. Belcher.

The Committee set the agenda for the November 5, 1998, meeting. The Sick Leave Policy Bill will be at third reading.