Player class attendance is being monitored. Coach Dykes expressed his appreciation for cooperation that he received from faculty and administrators in recruiting efforts, and the cooperation he received from faculty on academic issues. President Howe expressed the Senate's support of the academic goals that Coach Dykes articulated. According to the Bylaws, Senators if unable to attend the meeting at which the officer voting takes place, are allowed the option of absentee voting. Faculty Club Poll - A poll will circulate to faculty, via campus mail, to determine if there is support for the creation of a new faculty club.
Administration is supportive of a faculty club if it is desired by the faculty.
Open Forum for Provost Candidates - President Howe read a letter from Dr. Bob Ewalt regarding the Provost Search Committee, inviting faculty and students to attend an open forum with the two candidate, Dr. Jane Winer and Dr. John Burns. University Recruitment, Admissions, and Retention Committee - Senator Olivarez presented a written report of the committee's activities thus far. The report is on file in the Senate office and is available on the Senate Web page. The committee will be focusing its main efforts this year on retention. Senator Welton presented a proposed resolution from the committee on the issue of dual credit courses for both high school and college credit.