It was also noted that our goal has been to increase numbers of transfers and graduate students, but we haven't always been successful. It was also suggested that the issue of enrollment is dynamic, with transfer of majors after students have come to UWW an issue. There was general agreement with most of the principles listed on page two of the memorandum. The ratio of faculty to academic staff was seen as a project or goal rather than a principle. It was suggested that the maintenance of human resources should be a guiding principle.
Professional development is important.
The need to invest in the future was also noted. The need for attention to a marketing plan, and to have matching funds for grants, and to support such initiatives as the multi-media major was discussed. The memorandum, with comments from SPBC members incorporated into it, will be sent to Chancellor Greenhill on October 30th. The next meeting of the SPBC will be November 12th. At that time, Tori McGuire will talk about enrollment issues.