Chair Weathers will talk with the appropriate administrative offices to ask that staff are given the same consideration and time off for fall break as faculty. The Staff Congress supports the Office of Human Resources request to administration to increase the university's contributions to the insurance plans. MSU joined the Pioneer Football League. This will decrease travel cost for the football team. The president's contract was extended for one year.
Enrollment is officially down from last year.
Last year enrollment was 8070. This year s enrollment is 7998. Regent Caudill complimented the Admissions office for attracting first time freshmen. Retention is a problem. All university personnel should try to help retain students.