Wednesday
September 10, 2003
Vol 1, No 10

1. Kieft proposes changes to RIF policy
2. President search advisory group to assist BOT
3. Metro first in state to offer sommelier training
4. BOT okays course fees, with reservations
5. Metro State license plates available

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1. Kieft proposes changes to RIF policy

During his report to the Board of Trustees last Wednesday, interim President Ray Kieft said he is proposing two revisions to the Reductions in Force section of the Handbook for Professional Personnel that was adopted last spring.

The additions, both aimed at recognizing the role of faculty tenure, are:
--If the performance, as measured in the four areas of teaching, advising, scholarship and service of a tenured faculty member and a non-tenured faculty member are equal, the non-tenured faculty member would be subject to reduction in force before the tenured faculty member.
--The reduction in force decision would be salary neutral.

"I don't believe it was the intent of the Board to devalue or disregard tenure if and when we have a RIF," Kieft said.

Trustees indicated they were supportive of the proposed changes. "That's what I've felt all along," said Trustee Alex Cranberg.

In keeping with the guidelines in the handbook for making changes, Kieft will forward his proposed changes to the College Handbook Committee, which is chaired by the director of human resources and includes representation from faculty and administrators. If the committee signs off on the proposed changes, Kieft will present them to the Board for final approval.

To view the Handbook for Professional Personnel go to http://www.mscd.edu/welcomectr/trustees/policies.htm

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2. President search advisory group to assist BOT

A search advisory group will be created to assist the Board of Trustees in finding a new college president, the board decided at its regular monthly meeting Wednesday.

To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol1/search_twv1091003.htm

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3. Metro first in state to offer sommelier training

Metro State has become the first in the state and one of only 45 sites in the country to offer advanced education and certification in wine and spirits through a partnership with the International Sommelier Guild. Classes start this Saturday. To read more go to http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol1/sommelier_twv1091003.htm


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4. BOT okays course fees, with reservations

The Board of Trustees has approved fee changes for 30 courses. The changes, which include a new fee for 20 courses, fee increases for nine courses and the deletion of a fee for one course, take effect with the spring 2004 semester.

Although the Board approved the fee changes, some Trustees raised concerns with the protocol for setting course fees. "My biggest concern about these course fees is that we're not being very systematic," said Trustee Alex Cranberg. Interim President Ray Kieft told the Board he would look into the process and report back.

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5. Metro State license plates available

Featuring the blue-and-maroon Roadrunner logo, Metro State license plates are now available to students, faculty, staff and alumni.

"I see special plates on cars all the time," said Director of Alumni Relations Cherrelyn Napue. "I look forward to the day when I'm in traffic and see a Roadrunner plate."

Metro State plates are available by making a tax-deductible donation of $50 per vehicle ($25 for first-year graduates and students) to support the Alumni Association's scholarship fund and programming and a one-time $25 special plate fee.

For details on how to get your Metro State plates, go to http://www.mscd.edu/~alumni/alm_licenseplate.htm

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