Enrollments are consistent with last year's numbers at this time, giving a slight increase in overall enrollment since the graduating class is small. Given the budget changes occurring at the state level, only modest salary increases from the state are slated for next year. The new International Education Building is progressing on schedule. No plans have yet been made for the space being vacated by those moving to the new building. Faculty searches have gone well this year, with many searches able to acquire their first choices.
Commencement happens in about one week.
Please pay particular attention to the rain plans. Our Turn will occur the week after exams. Faculty are invited to take part in all the wonderful opportunities it makes available. Dr. Ferren thanked all the Faculty Senators for their hard work and congratulated them on their productive year. The Faculty Issues Committee and the Student Evaluation Committee will discuss possible revisions to the evaluation instrument so that it can be pilot-tested in the Fall of 1998.