1. EIFs:
All EIFs for spring term need to be submitted by tomorrow.
 
2. Summer 2002:
Pfeiffer will talk to the president about some remaining questions concerning summer term, and either he or Fowler will report back to program heads and deans.
 
3. Architecture:
Sartor said the new building should be open some time in February. (But we'll see as we get closer to the date--no one is planning the party yet.)
 
4. Degree Proposals:
Pfeiffer reported that the Biology proposal may be on the February BOR meeting agenda-it's not certain yet. The Systems Engineering and MBA proposals are also under consideration at the BOR office.
 
5. Recruitment:
Koger spoke about recruitment and retention. Open house, orientation, and tours have been successful in attracting students who eventually enroll. The problem is keeping them here. Research suggests that students who have a personal contact at the university tend to stay.
 
6. Schedules:
There was discussion about schedules being held for students who then do not pay but also do not drop. Koger indicated that the procedure will be changed next academic year.
 
7. Fee Waivers:
About 2% of FTE enrolled students are getting fee waivers. These waivers have nothing to do with graduate assistant waivers. Pfeiffer has contacted the BOR on the issue of the number of student waivers for graduate assistants. He is awaiting a response.
 
8. Institutional Research:
Jocelyn Clark spoke to the ALC about what her office can provide for programs. For example, she can help design survey instruments for students, help with program review reports, and compile data and statistics.
 
9. Retention:
Pfeiffer noted that retention will be a continuing theme in meetings for this year and next. He suggested program heads consider having a specific faculty member who coordinates efforts concerning retention, unless the program head prefers to serve in that role.