students, but they are categorized into their own group. Regent McFayden expressed concern that we are including these students in the enrollment number around which we build our budget. He noted this had been done in the past to poor effect. VP Jackson indicated that Greg Rush and his team will work on a budget based on fulltime enrollment. President Sipes asked what that number was and Dr. Jackson replied it was around 1,700.

A senator asked how many associate’s degrees we offer, and VP Jackson noted we have two (in nursing and liberal studies).

Regent McFayden then asked if Whitney Young would have a dean or not. He noted that there could be an issue with commensurate salaries if other areas have a dean and WYS has a director. He also expressed concern that all endowed chairs are concentrated in one area. VP Jackson replied that her office is working on the placement of endowed chairs, and she pointed out that WYS is not to be degree-granting; instead it will focus on being a center for global leadership.

President Sipes inquired if faculty will be offered an opportunity to give input about the reorganization. VP Jackson indicated she will meet with colleges and chairs, probably starting in late October.

A senator asked about the organization chart’s proposed Division of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Sciences. He wondered how it aligns with the strategic plan. VP Jackson indicated that once the Board approves the strategic plan we can discuss how its parts align with university reorganization. The senator went on to point out that this division would contain 23 faculty members—too large a group. He expressed concern that this could create issues for program-level accreditation in the future. The VP reassured senate that the university would be sure all units are aligned properly, and she stressed that we want to avoid working in a vacuum. As an example of working across the university, she pointed to the proposal for online program still in progress with APC which had most recently been reviewed by Jennifer Miles since her office would need to offer input on any policies regarding online courses.

Regent McFayden asked about the difference between the Office of Faculty Development / QEP and the Office of Continuing and Distance Education. VP Jackson noted that they have separate purposes: Continuing and Distance Education is focused on course delivery; the Office of Faculty Development is intended as a means of offering faculty support.

Regent McFayden inquired as to whether this reorganization was intended to increase efficiency, streamline programming, save money—or if it had some other purpose. The VP confirmed that the change will increase efficiency and university effectiveness.

A guest registered concern about the way, on the organizational chart, chairs are granted a 25% reduction in teaching load. The VP indicated those numbers were recommendations made by the Registry. The guest went on to explain that a STEM