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February 4, 2003

The Board will consider several agenda items, including:

• Capital and operating budgets for Fiscal Year 2004

• Resolution of appreciation for Calvin Burnett, outgoing president of Coppin State College

• Review of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø strategic plan

• Funding for the Riggs Alumni Center at the University of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø, College Park (UMCP)

• Funding authorization to improve Research Park Building 1 for UMCP

• ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø deferred compensation plan

• ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø grievance policy for exempt and non-exempt employees

• ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø policy for disclosure of misconduct for exempt and non-exempt employees

• ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø enrollment projections

• New program proposals, including a bachelor of technical and professional studies from Frostburg State University; a bachelor of science in forensic chemistry from Towson University; a bachelor of arts in community studies and civic engagement, a bachelor of technical and professional studies in simulation and digital entertainment, a master of fine arts in creative writing and publishing arts, and a master of fine arts in integrated design, all from the University of Baltimore; a master of information management and a post-baccalaureate certificate in critical theory, both from the UMCP

• Community college issues

• Proposed modification of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø policy on solicitation and acceptance of sponsored projects

• Proposal to add the title "senior lecturer" to the ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø policy on the appointment, rank and tenure of faculty

• ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø Digital Divide Initiative report

The full agenda and background information will be available at the meeting. Sign language interpreters and/or other appropriate accommodations for eligible individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call 301/445-2756 (voice) or 301/314-7683 (TTY/ITT) to make special arrangements.
Contact:

Chris Hart
Phone: 301/445-2739
E-mail: chart@usmd.edu