First, the Ad Hoc committee debated and revised the proposal, then sent it to the Executive Committee, and finally to the members of the group for approval. The pilot program is going into effect this year. This is the only way to recruit the highest quality students. Reduce time to degree by year-round support. This could be a major step forward for students.
Summer can be very productive.
Offers will be made to the top students, regardless of area. We already have many programs that could implement this soon. One unit in each division or college would be part of the reinsurance policy and sign an MOU with the deans. Professor Dewey requested information about donors whose funds go to the GGN so they can be thanked. Members of the Task Force suggested that Graduate Studies notify donors which students receive awards, and encourage students to, in turn, contact the donors.