Highlights from ISEP Board of Directors Meeting
November 2, 2006

Membership Update Report

• Received reports on members joining and withdrawing from ISEP as well as an update on current membership inquiries. 

Program Update Report

• Reviewed participant statistics for FY 2005-06 and FY 2006-07. Discussed ideas for making a stronger connection with member institutions in order to increase participation. 
• Affirmed general support for faculty outreach, e.g., for conferences and/or discipline-focused study visits.
• Formed working group to develop information document on crisis intervention. Will review at May 2007 meeting. Council members will be asked for feedback.
• Received reports on new programs in China and India (summer) starting in 2007 as well as new 2007 summer programs in Australia (Macquarie University) and Japan (Asia Pacific University).

Budget and Finance Report

• Accepted the independent auditor’s report for FY 2005-06.
• Reviewed financial statements as of August 31, 2006 and September forecast for FY 2006-07.
• Will review a proposal from staff in May 2007 regarding the creation of an ‘opportunity fund’ for program development and student scholarships. 

Task Force on Strategic Directions and Planning Report

• Board approved provisional statements for ISEP’s Vision, Mission and Values and a provisional Strategic Plan (2007-2012).
• Will seek feedback from the Council of Advisors and ISEP membership before the final plan is presented for adoption in May 2007. Task Force Members: Tony Adams (Chair); Tony Atwater; Al Balkcum; Archer Brown; Nanda De Bruin; Stan Gryskiewicz; Tom Oates; Rick Sutton. Staff: Mary Anne Grant

Task Force on ISEP Membership and Fee Structure Report

• Held initial conference call in October 2006.  Held first face-to-face meeting during the conference.
• Recommendations anticipated at May 2007 meeting.
• Task Force Members: Rick Sutton (chair); Michel Darmon; Jim Gehlhar; Kris Lou; Marja Unkuri-Chaudhry. Staff: Mary Anne Grant

ISEP Conference Task Force Report

• Met during the conference for the first time.  Suggestions emerged for strengthening and expanding the conference model.
• Recommendations anticipated at May 2007 meeting.
• Task Force Members:  Heidi Gregori-Gahan (Chair); Tony Adams; Edilio Mazzoleni; Terry Rodenberg; and ISEP consultant Cappie Morgan.  Staff: Mary Anne Grant, Karlene Masters

Council of Advisors Report

• Discussions from the November 1, 2006 Council of Advisors meeting were reported to the Board, specifically concerning
• efforts to improve communications between Board and Council;
• clarification of roles and responsibilities;
• desire to focus work on ‘nuts and bolts’ issues, i.e., students, programs;
• staff-Council relations.

Nominations Committee Report

• Reviewed Board member and Officer rotation schedule
• Received and voted on candidate recommendations to fill vacant Board positions

Next Board Meeting is May 23-24, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia.