Present: Jonathan Brand, John Kalkbrenner, Jacob Kaufman-Osborn, Jack Mutti, Russell Osgood, Todd Reding, Susan Schoen, Frank Thomas, and Karen Voss.

Jonathan Brand opened the meeting at 1:08 p.m. Central Daylight Time with a discussion of the documents previously distributed to Committee members concerning guidelines for considering staff additions and reductions, as well as saving money by either stopping certain things at the college or doing certain things differently. Discussion ensued. The Committee reiterated the importance of being disciplined about open positions and the need to analyze the entire situation before making a decision concerning filling any particular position.

Discussion ensued about the College's various programs/departments/areas and members were encouraged to think of specific ways to reduce costs related to their operation. The issue of the number and frequency of the various college publications was discussed. The Committee decided a meeting be scheduled shortly to discuss and determine the frequency of the publication of the college's catalog.

The Committee will discuss more completely at its next meeting issues related to reengineering processes to improve costs and possible outsourcing in some areas.

The Committee will convene again in August. The meeting was adjourned at 1:36 p.m. Central Daylight Time.
Respectfully submitted,

Susan M. Schoen

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