He would like to be involved in our meetings and have the Chair meet with the administration regularly on what is being accomplished and our future plans. Kathryn Gould Cullivan shared with Dr. Pohl that many staff are concerned by the increased enrollment of up to 35,000. Dr. Pohl shared that the legislation determines what our enrollment should be. It is unlikely that the legislature will ask us to cap our enrollment. Students are demanding more services.
Faculty have less time to meet with students and advise.
Dr. Pohl said that serving 35,000 students will be difficult, but technology will help. He said that we need a new financial aid systems and new student system. He said we need a grander scheme with a better and more efficient technological system. Dr. Pohl agreed that we are on the lean side with regards to staff. Dr. Pohl assured the group that the legislature does listen to the Chancellor.