Spehn discussed current U energy conservation strategies, including use of efficient lighting and heating systems, to reduce electric costs and new policies to hedge against future price increases and deal with future electrical energy deregulation. Regent Phillips has retired after 6 years on the board. Since 1995, U has taken corrective actions, including developing an electronic grants management system and new sponsored projects management model and implementing new oversight systems and tools. For more information, call local union office. Celebration of U's founding will be Feb. 18-25.
Events are free and open to the public.
Nominations for new President's Emerging Leaders Program are due Feb. 28. Center is part of TC College of Education and Human Development. UMC faculty and staff led technology demonstrations and discussions focusing on notebook computers, classroom technology, and Internet connectivity as tools for enhancing teaching and learning. Maroon and Gold Week is Feb. 19-23. Gift includes 20 new desktop computers and monitors, a network server, and 4 printers.