We will be back. Gray presented a proposal for putting faculty on regents committees as nonvoting members. Several regents said they want to work on improving their relationship with the faculty, and Regent O'Keefe asked that the topic be put on the agenda soon for discussion. Regents discussed changing tuition policy to mandate a single undergraduate tuition rate for each campus, and to establish a fund to supplement state grant funds. Private gifts should eventually provide the principal revenue for this fund, but operations and maintenance revenue may also be used upon the recommendation of the president and approval of the board, the proposal states.
Vote is set for next month.
Policy issues stemming from increased Internet use were discussed. The U began charging for modem use in excess of 30 hours a month, but has received many complaints. It seems like a disincentive. VP Marshak said the policy is indeed aimed at changing behavior, but is not meant to discourage instructional uses. If so, it'll cost.