Kesterson presented the FY 1999 and FY 2000 plan to increase the amount given for promotion from Associate to Full Professor and Assistant to Associate. The Curriculum Committee Report was presented by Provost Kesterson. The Curriculum Committee recommended the addition of an International Studies Major to the BA degree and a Science in Engineering Physics major to the BS degree. The Senate approved both degrees. Provost Kesterson reviewed the current initiative to bring a branch of the University to South Dallas County.
New funding is required for a freestanding campus new programs, and new faculty.
An education center would be an extension of the UNT-Denton programs and faculty, but would also require additional funding and new faculty lines. The Legislature will make the final decision on the future of a South Dallas County campus. Kesterson reported that the Coordinating Board will make a final decision on the number of hours in the Core Curriculum at the October 22 Board meeting. The University Curriculum Committee has models ready that meet both options. One or both will be presented to the Faculty Senate at the November meeting.