With respect to these two choices, the clear message given to me was that we should move right away to a modified provisional program. On the basis of these considerations, I am electing Option 3 and will be working immediately with the Faculty Council Executive Committee to see that my concerns with the Council's recommendation are considered in a manner consistent with our rules of shared governance. It is important that our positions on this question be discussed before the Regents' meeting in November, because that is our only opportunity to gain the required regental approval for a significant change in admissions practice for the cycle now under way. I thank you for your careful review of the issue and will value your advice. November 8, 2000.
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