There are about 2200 faculty and staff. Suggestions like not allowing cars to freshmen or making them park in the large lots would not work because students would then be less attracted to the University. Gary said that we could email him with other suuestions or problems. We then moved on to T.A. health insurance. The issue is growing across the country.
Grads have limited access to insurance now.
There was question about whether or not we want the same insurance as faculty and staff. Spouses, children, and dental are now available but are very expensive. Gary asked about Arkansas Employee Association insurance. Doree suggested that we are not classified to receive that. The meeting then ran out of time, and the last item on the agenda, a Survival Guide for Grad Students was put off until the next meeting.