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Dr. Alexander thanked Dr. Flynn for her leadership and dedication to the SACS process. It is vital to the future of the University.
Report of the Treasurer
Treasurer Tom Denton presented and reviewed the financial and investment reports for the period of July 1,2001, through June 30, 2002. New auditors will be here for the next meeting on December 6, 2002. The reports will change into a different format and he asked that the Board pay particular attention to the new format. We are on the GASBE format. Following a brief discussion, Dr. Stricter moved, seconded by Mr. Sparks, that the Treasurer's Report be accepted. Motion carried.
(See Attachments #1 and #2)
Report of the Registrar
Mrs. Buchanon moved, seconded by Mr. Rabe, that the Board of Regents ratify the awarding of the degrees to individuals on August 2, 2002, as recommended by the Registrar. Motion carried.
(See Attachment #3)
New Freshmen Admission Requirements, revised
Mr. Jim Vaughan reviewed the new freshmen admission requirements.
Mrs. Dial moved, seconded by Mr. Rabe, that the Board of Regents, upon the
recommendation of the President of the University, approve a revised admission
policy for new
freshmen, beginning with the Summer of 2003. It is further recommended that
all currently
enrolled students who are under Pre-Baccalaureate Status be transferred to Admitted
with
Condition Status, needing only to meet those requirements to qualify for unconditional
baccalaureate status.
(See Attachment #4)
Operational Policy on Classification of Residency, approved
Dr. Alexander stated that the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) has promulgated an administrative regulation - "Determination of Residency Status for Admission and Tuition Assessment Purposes" - to be followed by all public institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth. The CPE requires each institution to establish procedures for