There was some discussion about who should receive this questionnaire. Department and graduate group chairs, advisers, admission committees, etc. Chairs seemed to be the most logical choice. The task force engaged in long conversations about multi-year packages. The following ideas were discussed.
Flexibility is the key for multi-year packages.
There should be a Memorandum of Understanding between departments and the insuring dean. Multi-year packages should be optional. If a program doesn't want to enter into an agreement, it should not be forced. Multi-year guarantees will not work without support from the highest levels of the administration. The Task Force was assured that the support is there.