It was suggested that the Rice University Committee on Affirmative Action become involved in drafting the recommendation. Bala Dharan, Jones Graduate School of Management, replaces Walter Isle. Faculty Council Joan Rea, Hispanic and classical studies, replaces Joe Hightower. No candidate was nominated to replace Kate Beckingham. It was moved, seconded and approved that these guidelines be adopted after approval of the legal department.
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