Institutional Development Committee Meeting                  November 14, 2008

Members present:   Paul Cedarface, Chris Noordsy, Michelle Bruns, Sylvia Hollow Horn, Cliff De Long, Brian Charging Cloud, Milton Fineran, Christina Janis, Kathy Aplan, Pearl Cottier, Marcell Bull Bear, Tiffany LaMont.

Chairman Paul Cedarface called the meeting to order at 10:45 AM.  Bryan Charging Cloud gave the opening prayer.

Old Business

 Michelle Bruns moved and Tiffany LaMont seconded that the minutes be approved as submitted.   Motion approved.

Sub-committee reports.

Policy Review

Chairman Milton Fineran reported on the past activities of the Policy Review sub-committee.  Chairman Paul Cedarface instructed Milton to contact Lenora Hudson regarding correcting inconsistencies in the Policy Manual.

Benefits

Paul Cedarface summarized the activities and discussion of the Benefits sub-committee.  He pointed out the benefits of health insurance over and above the services that IHS provides.

Technology

Cliff De Long reported on current institutional technological initiatives.  He stated that the Technology Committee had met and reviewed quotations for the new CRCC lab, the PHCC mobile lab, and new Faculty laptops and had forwarded their recommendations on to the Finance Committee.

New Business

Julie Goings reported on her research into the need for ethics committees at tribally controlled colleges.  Chairman Cedarface asked that the sub-committee meet and discuss the viability of the proposed sub-committee. Wolakotakiciyapi!

Michelle Bruns moved for adjournment and Tiffany LaMont seconded.