CabinetMay 27, 2015

Wilkes University

Weckesser Board Room

May 27, 2015 – 9a.m.

AGENDA ITEM / DISCUSSION . Action Items Bolded
APPROVAL OF MINUTES / The minutes from the Cabinet meetings on April 15th and April 29thof 2015 were approved with suggestions.
FEDERAL PROGRAM REVIEW – ANNE SKLEDER/MELANIE WADE / Dr. Skleder reported that the federal auditors will be on campus on June 1, 2015. The entrance meeting is at 1:30 p.m. in UCOM, room 228. Designated officers are Dr. Wignot and Mr. Kraynack. She added that our consultant, Ms. Karen Taylor of Financial Aid Experts, has been working with various departments in preparation for the audit. Ms. Wade noted that the last time Wilkes was audited was 15 years ago.
RESTRUCTURING OF PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT – CHIP PRESCOTT / Mr. Prescott announced a restructure of the Procurement Office. He will have a plan prepared for the next Cabinet meeting.
STUDENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE – CHIP PRESCOTT / Mr. Prescott shared information regarding the Student Accounts Receivable Policy. He stated that a legend will be placed on transcripts that are released by order of a bankruptcy court.
POSITION REQUEST / Mechanical Engineering
The Cabinet approved Dr. Wignot’s request for continuation of a Visiting Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering.
ENROLLMENT – MELANIE WADE / Ms. Wade reported 600 freshman deposits as of May 25, 2015 compared to 545 last year at this time. Transfer deposits total 98 compared to 87 this time last year.
Students enrolled for summer classes to date total 291. Ms. Wade will include a breakdown of online and offline summer courses in future reports.
HotChalk enrollment continues to grow and the overall retention rate remains at 85%. There are currently 300 students enrolled in HotChalk as compared to 50 that were reported last year at this time.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS / Mr. Prescott discussed insurance coverage management for students driving university vehicles and reported that finger printing for employees continues.
The Cabinet applauded Dr. Adams for a successful commencement.
Dr. Zbegner reported on the first Nursing Advisory Board meeting. She noted that 8 of the 15 partners attended. Advisory Board meetings will be scheduled for next fall and spring.
Dr. Speziale provided an update on the Young Scholar’s Gateway project. Development of a pathway will begin soon.
Mr. Wood provided an update on this year’s Founder’s Gala. He was pleased to announce that more than 400 people are expected to be in attendance.

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ATTENDANCE / Pat Leahy, President
Anne Skleder
Paul Adams
Jeff Alves, absent / Tom Baldino, absent
Jack Chielli, absent
Bernie Graham
Housenick, Joseph, absent / Chip Prescott
Mike Speziale
John Stachacz
Melanie Wade / Terri Wignot, absent
Mike Wood
Deb Zbegner

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ADJOURNMENT / There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:15pm. Respectfully submitted, Susan DiBonifazio

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