Other parts of the campus system are in good shape with the exception of experimental equipment, which in many cases has not been reviewed by CCC for Y2K issues. Bill Durgin expressed concerns also about operations in early 2000 involving course ware and contractual obligations. The impact of this Internet 2 network on WPI research and corporate outreach was discussed. Residence Hall Network - More than 900 students have signed up for the residence hall network to date.
Financial aid looks good.
Tom Lynch will organize an earlier mailing in the future coordinating computer access materials. The spring retreat meeting in Boston is February 17-20, with new Trustees Orientation the 17th, Committee Meetings the 18th, Plenary the 19th, and the Winter Board Meeting on the 20th. The format and constituency of Cabinet, Executive Staff, and Vice Presidential division meetings were reviewed. At least one Cabinet meeting a month will focus on an issue, the first of which will be WPI's marketing and reputation at the October meeting. Janet Richardson suggested the issue of women in engineering be discussed at a future meeting which was agreed to. 8.