The role of the Registry and their recommendations was discussed to determine the impact on reorganization and its potential cost/impact for the University. We discussed the feasibility and rationale for bringing back the dean structure and its impact on the budget. Chair Rye will ask Dr. Candice Jackson for her slide on reorganization from Faculty Staff Institute. The question was raised how the University can make the case to bring back the dean positions if we can’t afford raises? It was agreed that BASC should be proactive and place issues on the radar of the President.

There is some concern about overlap of the work the consultants are doing versus the role of staff. BASC wants to identify the role of consultants, their work assignments, cost and source of funding to determine impact on the overall budget and potential duplication.

Chair Rye provided a copy of the strategic plan for the committee to review and discuss at the next meeting.

Chair Rye will draft an email to formally request from President Thompson an 1) itemized budget, 2) data on all consultants and/or other expenditures from the Foundation fund and 3) a full copy of the Registry's recommendations. BASC members will provide feedback electronically to facilitate moving this item forward.

Secretary Finn will forward minutes to Chair Rye to submit to Senate for upcoming meetings; approvals will be done electronically by the committee.

Vice Chair Smith made a motion; Unuakhalu 2nd and it was voted on by the committee to adjourn at 4:08 PM.