1. Minutes approved as amended.
2. J. LeBreton offered commendations to AAL for developing this particular program and thanks for work done by librarians and ADC.  No announcement has been made yet of the appointment of an interim University Librarian, but library business continues in a competent and professional manner.  Librarians are encouraged to read the ADC and RIS minutes.  The library is moving forward with more strategic planning that will be done this spring, along with all of the administrative groups on campus.
3. Discussion:  AAL information on the web.  Public or private?
   A concern was raised that even if AAL information is made public, that it should also be made evident and easy to find.  The question was raised whether or not certain areas could be made public and others remain secured.  For example, could the minutes be private, but procedures and policies public.    J. LeBreton has been asked about our procedures for promotion, rank, and tenure.  All agreed that procedures and policies of the website can be made public.  The discussion will be continued in the next meeting because there is not a forum here today.
4. Other Business – G. Sneff – The General Education proposal in the Faculty Senate will be voted upon this month.  All faculty who want to amend the proposal must submit their proposals in writing.  A committee will be appointed to advise administration in searches for administrative positions.  The projected implementation date is 2005 or 2006.

Mr. Davis discussed how articulation, relaxation, and projection are essential in oral communication.   The more dynamic a speaker is, the more clearly the message is communicated.   However, this does not necessarily mean that a speaker needs to be loud.  Articulation, variety in pitch, good use of inflection, and gesture make a speech memorable and exciting.  Mr. Stanton discussed the stress of speaking in a public situation, and ways to overcome this stress.   The group was given tongue tickler exercises.   The physical mechanism of the jaws, tongue, lips, soft palate, and throat were described, as well as how to develop the muscles involved.  Breathing was discussed: the proper way to breathe was described, and exercises for breathing were given.  Exercises for releasing tension were also described and then tried by the whole group.  Techniques for adding variety and interest to public speaking were discussed and demonstrated, including variations in pitch, rhythm, and gesture.