Such a program sounds worthy. Such a council may be important for other schools in the University as well. There are already several schools in place that rely on each other for courses. This issue is not new or unique to the School of Public and International Affairs. Presently, we are one of perhaps 35 departments, various schools, and numerous centers.
Departments are simply less effective because they have a lower profile.
Independent schools have a higher profile and a better track record when it comes to fundraising. Bernstein suggested that the Senate make a formal recommendation to forward to the Dean, endorsing or not endorsing the school as proposed. A motion was made and seconded that the Senate support the School of Pubic and International Affairs as proposed. There are other proposals headed this way. We have not yet been asked to judge the other proposals.