On a new coordination office for teaching and research in regard to the community outside the walls of the University. The concept was earlier facilitated by Frank Alexander and Jim Fowler. This will be a sign that we are willing to work with the outside community in regard to service, teaching and research. CIRT deals with problems relating to e-mail, security and distance learning. The University is examining its policies for intellectual property.
Distance learning needs to be carefully defined and evaluated.
We are not about volume education. Forest use and green space are considered in a large number of contemporary building projects. 27 projects are currently on the books. The proposal brought forward by Frank Vandall and John Boli was moved, seconded and passed. It provides that the SGA and Graduate Senate presidents become members of the Executive Committee immediately upon election to their offices.