Attendees: Drs. Evelyn Talbott, Tony Silvestre, Tom Metzger, Estry Ang, David Crossman, and Ms. Sarah Linder.

1) The minutes for the last meeting were approved.

2) There was an update given on the progress of the part-time faculty questionnaire.

a. The mailing labels were received, and the questionnaires were mailed out. December 1st, 2001

b. 45 responses have been received so far.

c. Expectations are to receive 100 or more by the December 15th deadline.

(Although, they will also be taken until the first week in January.)

d. The Math, English, and Psychology departments have had the most returns so far.

e. A list of all schools that the questionnaire was sent to is available in Dr. Talbott's office.

f. She will put together a subcommittee to help analyze and write up the results.

3) An update was given on the VA policies that were discussed in the last meeting. This related to a conflict of interest in wording of an IRB assurance involving research conducted by students for payment as GSRs. The wording indicates that if mistakes are made in collection, analysis, etc.. The student's graduation could be held up. The legalities of this statement are being questioned and it was asked that our committee address this issue and what can be done about it. The issue relates to a Communication Science Department project at the VA.

a. Information was given that shows the possibility of conflicting policy interpretation.

b. More questions were raised about this policy.

c. It was decided that the next plan of action would be to discuss this with Elizabeth Baranger at the next meeting before further discussion and action take place.

4) There was a discussion on what the ACIE has been doing and what it is contemplating for the future, such as their summer institute classes.

5) There was a brief discussion on service learning.

6) The next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at 12pm in 650 WPU.

7) Holiday wishes were exchanged. The meeting adjourned at 1:00 PM