TUJ has been spun off as a separate entity. Enrolments in Japan are up, but the endowment is very low. There are more ESL students, but there is less student support from corporations. Angel expressed concern about a similar question concerning the Law School in Beijing, and wondered whether expansion into Asia is worthwhile. Mall asked if Middle States is going to be doing Core and generalized education.
Suggestions are welcome.
Vansant met with S. Albertine and others concerning interdisciplinary initiatives. Some of the concerns include workload issues and how to legitimize courses. Kelch noted that concern was expressed several years ago that Temple s endowment is not invested in the stock market. He wondered if there is any current information available. Walters remarked that the Budget Review Committee did discuss this issue.