The research coordinator has been hired and begun work to support location of funding and application preparation. Research consultants have met with interested faculty. An offer has been extended to an associate dean for external relations. We have developed and are in the process of refining a prospectus for major gifts. We have developed a prospectus for the College of Education Board of Visitors along with a list of initial members.
Arrangements are underway to invite participation and plan the first meeting.
We are working with the Alumni Board and Alumni Relations to expand the board and evaluate current events and practices. Increase the degree to which the fiscal and administrative policies and practices of the college support the campus, college, and department goals. A search is underway for a Director of Fiscal Operations. We have formally requested temporary space in the second floor of the Tawes Building to provide some relief for the space problems in Benjamin. The Center for Learning and Educational Technology has been divided into two centers in order to advance both the research and outreach efforts and technology support.