Other - Ms. Susan Espinoza reported on the status of the development of the Title V grant proposal. Dr. Zeigler asked that the Council endorse the Title V project as well as the objectives and activities. Dr. Lucchelli moved endorsement of the Title V proposal. Tuition assistance is also available. Upward mobility and local funding is available.
Faculty can apply for both.
Passed Professor Mrizek reported on the Southern Association Conference he attended in early December. He referenced the proposed changes to the process of self study that will be used by the college in 2005. The proposal, which is scheduled to be voted upon at the December 2001 meeting, eliminates all the must statements. The new process will require colleges and universities to determine how they are meeting core requirements and develop Quality Improvement Plans to address those areas that are determined to need improvement. He also announced the meeting to kick off the planning and budget development process for next year.