In Attendance: Leslie Burns, Sherri Willard Argyres, Scott Elmshaeuser, Jackie Balzer, Polly Jeneva, Roy Rathja, Heather Chermak, Phillip Brown, Linda Johnson, Clara Horne, Marie Flamme, Bill Smart, Lucy Noone, Mary Alice Stander, Stephanie Hamington, Kim McAlexander, Pam Henderson, Justin Roach, Kristi May, Jennifer Kuzeppa, Tom Trossen, David Anderson, and Jane Siebler 1. Those attending introduced themselves. 2. There was considerable discussion about current mailing addresses and email addresses in the information system. Justin Roach was asked to work with ASOSU to get email addresses as part of the defined OSU Directory information. Phil Brown indicated that the ucs account is created after registration, and it would be a significant change to get faster access. He also reported that there is progress toward getting the current mailing address update as part of the prompts student receive in the registration system. Students will be asked to update their current mailing address the first time they visit the web registration system each term. Phil will look into the possibility of setting up ucs accounts ahead of START or CONNECT for all ATD paid students. These students could then access their ucs accounts at START and the advisors could get the email address then. 3. Heather Chermak handed out a timeline for commencement-related dates. She announced the upcoming meetings of the Academic Standing Committee: March 28 from 9 am -1 pm; March 30 from 10 am - 2 pm; March 31 from 10 am to 2 pm and April 6 from 10 am - 2 pm. There was discussion regarding the last meeting date. It is difficult for students who are waiting for their decisions at that late date. The Council asked that Heather report these concerns to the Academic Standings Committee. 4. Sherri Willard Argyres presented the idea of having conversations among Head Advisors to discuss needs and concerns. She will be inviting all Head Advisors to attend such a meeting. 5. Kristi May reported that TOUR applications are now available. She handed out copies to everyone who wanted them. She reported that the March 24 Spring Visit will be about the same size as the last one. It will be held at the Alumni Center. She also reported that there have been about 100 RFPs for CONNECT week turned in-an increase from last year. Draft #1 of the CONNECT schedule should be out in about 30 days. Jennifer Kuzeppa indicated that good progress had been made with IFC and Panhellenic regarding CONNECT and Rush conflicts. She also reported that START leaders have been hired. There are 30 total students hired this year, with 12 returning students. The START agenda will be ready for the April meeting of A&O staff and the Head Advisors. Work has begun to computerize the Math Placement test. She provided copies of the Spring Term Orientation schedule. They are currently adding Head Advisor's email addresses to this information. 6. Justin Roach asked if the AAC could have another student member. Robert Banagale, student representative on the OSU Bookstores, Inc. Board, is interested in participating with the AAC. The group agreed that it would be beneficial to have more student involvement. Roy Rathja will check with Faculty Senate to see about such representation. Miscellaneous: Leslie Burns announced that RFP's for Undergraduate Research opportunities will be coming out during Final Week. Advisors are urged to tell students about these opportunities, since the application deadline is April 6. Students must prepare the research proposal and have a faculty sponsor with a department providing matching funds. The meeting was adjourned way early-clearly an unusual occurrence! Jane Siebler Secretary
