Admissions and Recruitment Committee

Date:  8/26/96

Description of the Action:
The following officers were elected by acclimation for the 96 -97 term. 

John Cope - President
Louis Warren - Vice President
Steve Mead - Secretary

Description of the Action:
John Cope reviewed accomplishments of the committee from last year, and 
Business which was carried over to the new year. Business carried over, and 
business for the new year will include:

- Development of a program for Summer High School Scholars 
- Development of admissions standards for Home Schooled Students
- Review of Recruiting Program at the University
- Investigation into the role of faculty in student recruitment
- Investigation into admission policies regarding international students

Description of the Action:
Marion Sykes discussed admissions efforts and student populations for the 96 - 
97 year.  The Freshman class has a average SAT score of approximately 1051, 
which is substantially higher than in years past.  Also, minority student 
enrollment has increased over 10% this year.  Overall, there has been a slight 
gain (160 students) over last years university population. Sykes also noted that 
the new Non Traditional Student policy of the General Administration resulted 
in the loss of approximately 165 students.

Description of the Action:
Committee reviewed its goals for the 1996-1997 session. In addition to business 
carried over from last year, the following goals were set:
-  Gulati suggested that the committee review the recruitment efforts of the 
University.  It was agreed that the Admissions department would develop a 
presentation which will outlilne recruitment efforts for the committee. 
Committee agreed to handle this as future business
-  Ringeisen suggested that the committee review the role of faculty in 
student recruitment, and develop suggestions which can be used to enhance 
recruiting at the university.
-  Gulati suggested that a member of international affairs attend the
 committee's meetings.  Given the University Strategic Plan for increasing 
foreign student enrollment, the committe agreed to review the admission 
and recruitment policies related to international students. Committee 
agreed to handle this as future business.

Duties Assigned To:  Marion Sykes - Admissions and Recruitment presentation 

Completion date/ Follow up action required:  November 1996

Next Meeting:  October 7, 1996   3:00 pm

Items to be Discussed :  Report on Summer Program for Rising Seniors