October 21, 2005

TO: Executive Council

FROM: Jim Swartz

RE: Agenda for meeting on Wednesday, October 26, 2005
4:15 P.M., Nollen 2 Conference Room

1. Approval of Minutes of Meeting 10-12-05

2. Russell Osgood, President of the College--remarks

3. Jim Swartz, Dean of the College--remarks

4. Council Members--remarks

5. Review of 10/12/05 discussion on Eligibility to Vote

6. Discussion of Center Reviews (materials distributed previously)

What are the common features of the reviews?

What are the governance issues?

What specific advice do we want to provide to each Center?

What kinds of summative statements/recommendations do we want to announce publicly?

What are the major contributions that the center is making and how important are they to the mission of Grinnell College?

             Are they essential, important, or unimportant?

Are these contributions distinct?

Are there important contributions that the center could make which it is not now making effectively?

What adjustments should be made in the operation of the center?

Attachments: Revised voting memo