The goal is for no one to be involuntarily terminated from employment at the university. The university hopes to accomplish this goal through transition and training. The Task Force's charge is to study the current role of academic advising throughout the university with the idea of increasing the level of faculty involvement. Professor Coberly commented that the Task Force is approaching the area of advising in a broad sense. The Task Force has gained an understanding of how advising is currently being conducted and will be making recommendation with the aim of having advising move closer to academic units and to the faculty.
Some colleges are down and some colleges are up.
Other retention is similar to last year's rate. The administration views this, essentially, as a reduction in net revenue. Outside work such as laying turf is being completed and all work should be finished by Thanksgiving. Students are very enthusiastic about the apartments. All units are rented and there is a waiting list.