John Alexander there will an increase amount available for faculty research funds. Most of it should go to people in areas without access to large funding amounts. Academics seem to be losing. Duringer showed chart based on athletic revenue passed last year. Title IX is reality.
Some areas are very bad.
Money will be available for maintenance endowment. Duringer noted he seeks more of an entrepreneurial spirit for Umaine. President Symanski noted that number of 40 senators needs to be fixed. The committee is working with Phil Pratt for follow-up survey of student perceptions of academic climate. Data collection phase completed.