Provost Jane Atkinson gave some quick updates on issues raised at the November forum. There is a capital budget proposal for the coming year to make improvements to the sound in the music building practice rooms. There was student interest in having more input into college environmental policies and procedures. The Environmental Studies faculty have since proposed the establishment of an institution-wide environmental advisory council on which there would be student participation. This is under discussion.
Work continues on the plan for dance floor improvements.
In answer to academic issues raised at the last forum, the Academic Council will be holding an academic forum in February. If it is successful the Academic Council will continue to hold such events. Dr. Atkinson reported that since the last forum she has received email from a law student concerned about the crosswalks between the Griswold parking lot and the law school. It is known that there are still some safety measures to be taken, but we feel it has improved. The improvements will continue with the development of a roundabout to be built adjacent to the law school entrance.