The new student information system will provide better support for both students and faculty. Faculty need to be involved on a strategic basis for recruitment and there will be many opportunities for faculty involvement in retention. The students that are recruited are among the best in the state of OK and we need to do well by them. Oklahoma State University is a university of opportunity, Blaine has taken advantage of that opportunity. OSU is also a university of considerable value.
Value is a combination of quality and cost.
Dr. Ackerson asked if there was a conflict between retention and academic standards. Dr. Dahl said that we have an obligation for talent development. Our admission standards are selective but they are appropriate for this institution and not exclusionary. Students that are admitted under these standards have business being here. Our resources should be directed to facilitating their success without giving anything away.