The current proposal at the Deans council would go as far as to say that each student will need to have a computer. May 15th is the University Commencement and May 14th is the Law Hooding. The Provost encouraged all faculty to attend. The response was that the communication this summer would be about the change for the Fall 2000 semester. Written results of this assessment project will be sent electronically to all faculty soon.
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On April 15th, a student planned and requested student-faculty forum was held to continue discussion of steps we can take to build a more vigorous academic culture. She expressed hope that next year's senate will sponsor more events including discussion with students. He indicated he sees a reason for someone close to the budget to be on the committee but it would not have to be the Vice President. President Ray spoke indicated he saw it healthy for someone from the administration to know the various deliberations of the faculty. Senator Walker indicated he was sympathetic to the increase in meetings and that Ms Payseur had been forthcoming with information to the budget and Business Affairs committee.