A merit program will be available, pending approval of certification of funds at the Comptroller's Office. Mr. Pankratz also reviewed the FICA exemption for student workers and the budget hearing format. They are currently pursuing an effort for Study Abroad students to find ways to incorporate a notation about their participation in international educational experiences. More to follow on this. She circulated copies of a new brochure from International Programs, which they hope will increase peoples' awareness about the opportunities that exist for international education.
More copies are available upon request.
Dr. Floyd said he currently serves as the University's open records officer, and he reminded those present that all open records requests should be forwarded to his office immediately upon receipt. Very little information on campus is unavailable to the general public, with the exception of medical information, student information, and social security numbers. If the request comes from a regulatory body, it would not necessarily be construed as an open records request. Dr. Floyd reported that the Traditions Golf Course has mailed out invitations for individual memberships. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer.