Mr. Hunt reported that some bricks on the upper reaches of the carillon tower at the Chapel of Memories had become loose because of deteriorated mortar and were removed. Further inspection of the tower is planned and repairs will be made as soon as possible. The area has been cordoned as a safety precaution. Dr. Portera asked that Ms. Norman, Mr. Farris and Mr. Hunt make plans for interior improvements at the Butler Guest House. The president approved the change.
Full certification is dependent on approval of an expanded plan to ensure racial and gender equity.
Dr. Cole proposed that space in the front of McCarthy Gym be allocated to the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport to be used for an electronic classroom honoring Michelle D. Walker, and that the pool house be allocated to the department for graduate assistant offices. The council recommended and the president approved the assignment. Consideration of use of the Tin Gym for physical education instructional space was deferred pending conversations on the use of the Sanderson Center for that purpose and plans for the temporary location of the Department of Landscape Architecture. Dr. Ruby reported that preliminary figures indicate a slight enrollment increase. Dr. Portera reported on the previous week's Board of Trustees planning retreat.