This year is pivotal as a comprehensive evaluation of the project will be undertaken. M. Bretting toured the building and all levels are completely gutted. New roof will begin to be installed in the next week. There has been some difficulty in acquiring the appropriate windows, but with the roof on before winter then the balance of the reconstruction can continue during the winter. The Dean has met with the Provost and received strong conceptual support for the technology needs in the new building.
Second priority is for the needed technology in the various clinical areas.
The specialized spaces in the building that are technology intensive must also be up and running. The Dean is optimistic that the necessary funding will be achieved to support the technology needs of the building within the first several years of occupancy, but perhaps not on day one of occupancy. It reduces the. It does not change the requirements, just grants more flexibility. Proposal is to abolish the old Basic Studies Committee and convene new General Education Committee.