Dr. Hodgson presented proposed Academic Operating Policy 12.36 concerning the repeating of a course. The proposed policy codifies existing practice. The council recommended approval of the policy. Discussion of possible changes in the policy is expected this year. Dr. Zacharias discussed a draft compilation of revised policies and by-laws of the Board of Trustees which is expected to be presented to the Board by IHL staff this fall.
Council members are to review and comment on proposed changes.
Ms. Norman presented for information the September 1997 construction progress report. Ms. Norman distributed the schedule for involvement of the Executive Council in interviews with Presidential candidates. Dr. Ray distributed an article from the Mississippi Business Journal describing the Golden Triangle Enterprise Center and suggested that the Council tour the business incubator, located in the Research and Technology Park. Ms. Norman recommended approval of the revised policy on institutional tuition waivers presented at an earlier council meeting. The council recommended approval.