He pointed out that two models emerged from the Commission's discussion. The University of Kentucky representatives argued for a centralized approach that involved considerable expense and several bureaucratic layers. The Commission ultimately accepted the home model or more decentralized approach which Indiana has developed that utilizes an individual institution's existing resources and unique programs. Dr. Nelson favored this less bureaucratic approach. He believes that faculty at the departmental level will have greater control over the design, development, and quality of curriculum using the home model.
Faculty have an opportunity to become proactive as specific procedures are developed in the program.
President Funderburk and Dr. Nelson responded to several questions which focused on issues about how decisions are made to determine what entity gets registration fees, how classes are scheduled, the possibility of multi-state course offerings, and how to assess the quality of education being provided by the rapidly emerging technology. Dr. Funderburk reiterated that we are all affected by the rapid pace of technology and that hopefully enough resources will be made available to implement the Commonwealth Open University effectively. In the spirit of interinstitutional cooperation and collaboration, Kentucky academic libraries are currently exploring ways and means to use technology to provide greater access to information and reduce costs. Senator Rink Senator Rink reported that under old business he requested advice from the Committee on what colleges should be represented on the Ad Hoc Committee on Grade Inflation, as well as additional nominations for members of this committee. These papers are to be submitted to the governor.