Was agreed upon by all present. Not much interaction between students and faculty outside research and classrooms. Dr. Gleason had a policy of asking for hosting families at Christmas and Thanksgiving to invite a student to dinner. Dr. W. Lewis suggested the idea of a faculty sponsor for each new student until they are familiar with the region, activities, culture, etc. Dr. Pujol felt it was more the responsibility of the student to start the interaction with advisor or faculty member.
Student needs to build relationship.
Sekhar felt that the professional interaction may be difficult for some students. Dr. Pujol still felt it was the responsiblity of the student to breakdown the barriers. Allen Hild did not feel the sponsor and advisor should be the same because of possible difficulties or conflicts in the future. Dr. Dahotre believed the students should meet and talk with individual faculty members. He is very close to each of his students.