Peter Racheotes called the meeting to order at 2:04 pm.
The following agenda items were discussed:

1. Dr. Hensley discussed the possibility of a partnership with Texarkana College. Noted that the boards haven't agreed yet to this. Will not move forward until both boards agree.

2. Dr. Nelson (TC) indicated that for a partnership to work, no one at either institution would lose their job and no students would be hurt.

3. Dr. Johnson presented information on the BAAS program.
          Dr. Ballard was commended for her work.
          Dean Mueller and Dr. Ballard will review the program.

4. Budget discussions
          Information was presented on the budget. The base budget has been approved. Biology and nursing are now part of the base budget.
         20 million has been  requested for a 60,000 sq. ft. nursing/science building.
         6 million requested to renovate the Aikin building.
         4 million requested for the library.
         1 million for land acquisition.
         1.3 million for new academic programs (Engineering Technology, Mass.          Technology, Ed. Technology)

5. Dr. Racheotes presented information on the faculty evaluation system.


Meeting adjourned at 3:45 pm.
Minutes prepared by Barry Nutter