I research institution. The President asked that his thanks be extended to those faculty who gave time and energy to work with the General Assembly to improve the University's funding. The President also wanted to extend his thanks to Professors Henry Price and Sarah Wise for their efforts with the University budget preparations. It is a consensus budget derived after stringent analysis and founded upon the idea that we can fulfill our ambitious but achievable goals in an efficient manner. Interim Provost Vernberg has asked all deans to be sure that thorough and candid faculty evaluations are performed this year.
Constructive suggestions are to be made with regard to deficiencies and support for improvements.
At the same time, the faculty should be applauded for the contributions they are making. The President feels that it is imperative for the academic integrity and development of our institution that faculty arrive at the tenure or promotion application time with a legitimate and clear view of where they stand relative to both the department and the University's expectations for them. Final interviews are being held for the Dean of the School of the Environment and the new Dean of the College of Engineering should be announced shortly. The searches for Deans of the College of Education and the School of Public Health have been re-initiated. The membership lists for the search committees are available in the Senate Office.