General Announcements 1. Budget Discussions Vice President Schnell announced that President Chapman was in Bismarck for budget discussions. An encouraging factor is that student enrollment is higher than one year ago at this time. Technology Park Ground breaking for the Technology Park is scheduled for March.
Initial plans are to start with two buildings, but a third one is a possibility.
Search Activity Updates Vice President Schnell announced that interviews are being scheduled for three candidates for the Assistant to the President position. Candidates for the Library Director position have also been narrowed to three. The field of applicants for the College of Science and Mathematics Dean position has been reduced to five. The field of applicants for the position of Vice President for Research, Creative Activities, and Technology Transfer has been screened to twelve at this point. Committee Reports 1.