While many of the programs are members, it was decided that it would be worthwhile to look through the survey later in the meeting to identify institutions which may be interested in joining the Council, and to personally contact and invite these programs to join. Another suggestion was to identify individuals who might be interested in starting community programs. Marc will update and edit the membership directory accordingly. Report from Council Member Phone Calls. Overall reports from the program directors, across program types, were positive.
Programs remain stable, and a substantial number are hiring new faculty.
For the most part, programs are either growing with the hiring of new faculty in several programs, or programs remain very stable. Student interest continues to be strong as indicated by the number of applicants and students decisions to work with community faculty. In the master s programs, Marc reported programs are either growing or remaining stable. Cliff and Leah reported that most of the free-standing community programs are doing very well, with three programs hiring new community faculty. Two current Board members terms will be up at the conclusion of the 1997 Biennial Business Meeting, Chair Greg Meissen and Treasurer Marc Goldstein.