Salem Chapter MSCA Meeting
Executive Board Meeting
20 April 2005
04-05: 9

Approved 03 May 2005

ATTENDANCE:
Members: Buchanan, Burchsted, Farahbakhsh, George, Krugman, Marsella, Matchak, McGee

1. Meeting Called to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 pm. in the Presidential Room, Ellison Center, North Campus.

2. Approval of the Minutes
No minutes were taken at the March 8, 2005 meeting because of the secretary's absence due to illness. However, President McGee noted that the minutes of 04-05: 7 were approved.

3. President's Report:
President Paul McGee gave an overview of the status of the ratified agreement and the process required for approval.

March 1, 2005 is the the starting date of the agreement in regards to salary increases.

Regarding the 1.5 years that we lost, this has been sent to fact finding for a final report.

There was general discussion regarding course management software and the college's current use of Blackboard and a possible change to WebCT.

There was discussion regarding the college's contract courses (graduate level), and the laptop initiative.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Nancy George