Regarding item 2 in the "Line #" column, we think the increased use of Fund 189 seems reasonable, provided that there is a clear mechanism for tracking and reporting credits generated in this manner.

Regarding item 3, while we agree with a plan to increase the percentage of academic year salaries on extramural funds, we are concerned that this strategy may not yield the proposed amount if it is applied primarily to current extramural fundraisers. Many L&S faculty who now secure funds may not be able to apply them to their academic year salary.

Regarding item 6, we urge that the strategy of increasing class size be implemented only where appropriate to the learning needs of students, that it be negotiated with individual departments, and that it proceed along with investigation of the learning outcomes associated with the change.

Regarding item 9, we would like clarification of what you consider to be the core mission of the College and what kinds of activities are inside and outside that core mission. If implementation of this kind of reduction becomes necessary, we request a list of targeted items and a rationale for why each item is listed and why others are not.

Regarding item 11, we urge that any cuts in positions be consistent with every effort to maintain academic programs.

Members of the Committee acknowledged Dean Meadows for the excellent job he did preparing and presenting the budget proposal. Pat Kissinger stated that members of the Committee could call her if they had questions concerning the budget.