Meeting Minutes - July 1997

Minutes of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Held At 270 Washington Street, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia
July 8 and 9, 1997

CALL TO ORDER:

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia met on Tuesday, July 8, 1997 and Wednesday, July 9, 1997 in the Board Room, 270 Washington Street, S.W., seventh floor. The Chair, Regent S. William Clark, Jr., called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8. The meeting was reconvened Wednesday, July 9 at 9:00 a.m. Present on Tuesday and Wednesday, in addition to Chair Clark, were Regents Edgar L. Jenkins (Vice Chair), Thomas F. Allgood, Sr., Juanita P. Baranco, J. Tom Coleman, Jr., A.W. "Bill" Dahlberg, John Hunt, Charles H. Jones, Elridge W. McMillan, Edgar L. Rhodes, and Glenn S. White.

INVOCATION:

The Invocation was given on Tuesday, July 8 by Mr. Henry G. Neal, Executive Secretary Emeritus of the Board of Regents, and on Wednesday, July 9 by Regent J. Tom Coleman with a special tribute to Regent Joseph Kennedy, who died unexpectedly on June 19, 1997.

ATTENDANCE REPORT:

The Attendance Report was read on Wednesday, July 9 by Secretary Gail Weber, who announced that Regents Shannon L. Amos, Kenneth W. Cannestra, Suzanne G. Elson, and Donald M. Leebern, Jr. had asked for and been given permission to be absent on Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9, 1997.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

Motion being properly made and duly seconded, the minutes of the Board of Regents meeting held on June 9, 10, and 11, 1997 were unanimously approved as distributed.

COMMENTS FROM CHAIRMAN CLARK

Chairman Clark remarked on his focus and goals for his term as Chairman of the Board of Regents. He said, "I want to thank you again for the confidence you have shown by electing me as your Chair. I do want to take the prerogative of making some additional remarks on the year to come. The Chancellor and I have met to agree on some directions.

"As I reflect on the changes which the Board of Regents has initiated in the last three years, I take great pride in the active approach which began with the Board retreat in September 1994.

"In 1994-95, under Chairman Leebern's leadership, we developed the first vision statement of the University System of Georgia, Access to Academic Excellence, complete with guiding principles and a series of policy directions. It was a busy year.

"The following year, 1995-96, under Chairwoman Baranco, we approved policies such as semester conversion, new tuition and admissions policies, P-16 Council and the PREP programs, the University System One Statewide Library, international education, and faculty/staff development. It was another busy year!

"Then last year, under Chairman Allgood, we developed a comprehensive strategic plan for the System through work force development, enrollment management, academic programming, and capital projects principles. The capstone of our work came in June and July, when we adopted a comprehensive plan for the next five years for the University System, including a list of capital projects. Any who saw us at work last month knows we kept busy again.

"This year, I can promise you we will keep up our pace. The Chancellor and I agree that it is time for the Board to take on a very specific project related to our vision for a more highly educated Georgia: teacher education. I suggest this as a Regent, as a grandparent with grandchildren in public schools, and as the father-in-law of a school board member.

"We will address this topic much as we did our strategic planning this year. We'll spend the early months learning all we can about the issues, adopt some principles, and end with some very specific actions to strengthen teacher education.

"As we focus on this crucial element in education, I also want to involve more of the Board in the cross section of activities which we must address. We must have committees which concentrate on specific areas, but I am proposing that all the standing committees be scheduled so none of them run concurrently. I am suggesting that Tuesday be given over exclusively to committees. There will continue to be specific members on each committee, but all Board members will have the opportunity to attend and participate in every committee's deliberations. Then, on Wednesday, the Board will meet as a whole to approve the work of the individual committees as well as to receive the Chancellor's Report and to focus on the work of strategic planning related to teacher education.

"I also want to mention that we have often had very light agendas in January. That's not surprising, since it's between quarters at our schools. If we find that to be the case again this year, the Board may want to decide to cancel that meeting.

"The Chancellor and his staff will assist the Board in this new schedule, beginning with our meeting in September. I am looking forward to a productive Board and another year marked by improvements in the University System. Thank you for your support."

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND EXTENSION

The Committee on Education, Research, and Extension met on Tuesday, July 8 in Room 7014. Present were Chair Edgar L. Rhodes and Regents Juanita P. Baranco, A.W. "Bill" Dahlberg, and Elridge W. McMillan. Chair Rhodes reported to the Board on Wednesday that the committee reviewed 27 items, 23 of which were action items. Five hundred and twenty-seven appointments were reviewed and recommended for approval. All action items and appointments were recommended for full approval by the Board. With motion properly made, seconded, and unanimously adopted, the Board approved and authorized the following:

1. Information Item: Establishment of a Forest Business Center, the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia has established the Forest Business Center in the Warnell School of Forest Resources.

The Forest Business Center will respond to forest industry changes and challenges. The center will also provide national leadership in education, research, and service to the forest industry and private landowners in the following areas:

The integration of sound forest business principles and practices with contemporary biological and quantitative methods to achieve sustainable production
The investigation of forest resource and forest industry alternatives that are economically competitive in the global marketplace
The proposal of market-based solutions to forest resource problems and opportunities

The principle activities of the center will include the following:

A graduate program that educates professionals who will successfully occupy senior level positions in private industry and public organizations
Research to improve planning and provide financial analyses to forest industry and private landowners
Service programs to educate professionals and organizations about the financial, biological, and social components of intensive forest production

The benefits of having a Forest Business Center include meeting critical needs in forest business education, research, and service areas; attracting outstanding graduate students and faculty; increasing contracts, grants, projects, and private gifts; fostering cooperation with and support from private industry and private landowners; and increasing the cooperation and collaboration between the Warnell School of Forest Resources and the Terry College of Business.

2. Information Item: Revision of the Mission and Name of the Humanities Center to the Center for Humanities and Arts, the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia has informed the Board of Regents of the revised mission and name of the Humanities Center to Center for Humanities and Arts, effective July 9, 1997.

Since its founding in 1987, the Humanities Center has unofficially broadened its original mission. The center sponsors a variety of programs that support inquiry and creative activity in the humanities and arts. Through faculty research grants, lectures, symposia, publications, visiting scholars, visiting artists, subsidies for collaborative teaching (jointly with the Honors Program), and public programs, the Humanities Center serves some faculty in all the departments of the humanities and the arts.

The bylaws of the center would be amended to include the following mission statement:

Founded in 1987 as the Humanities Center and renamed in 1997, the Center for Humanities and Arts promotes scholarly inquiry and creative activity in the humanities and the arts by supporting faculty research grants, lectures, symposia, publications, visiting scholars, visiting artists, collaborative instruction, and public programs, exhibitions, and performances.

The humanities may be understood as investigation into the philosophical, historical, social, ethical, legal, aesthetic, religious, and ideological implications of our knowledge of the world; humanistic research includes many kinds of scholarship, such as history, criticism, theory, interpretation, and translation. The arts may be understood as the expression of human experience in various modes, such as literature, drama, music, dance, film, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and design.

Under its Humanities-Science Interface Initiative, the center facilitates intellectual exchange and scholarly collaboration among humanists, social scientists, and scientists in the exploration of social and scientific values. In its Program for Global Understanding, the center addresses cultural and political issues related to the emergence of a global society.

3. Merger of the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication, the University of Georgia

Approved: The Board approved the request of the University of Georgia to be authorized to establish the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication, effective July 9, 1997.

The University of Georgia proposes the establishment of a Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication to integrate and strengthen leadership, education, and communication in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and to promote greater collaboration between agricultural education faculty in the College of Education and the newly established department. Agricultural education, extension education, and agricultural communication developed as academic disciplines because of the need to apply educational strategies and communication techniques, principles, and technologies in educating a broad clientele about agriculture and its impact on society.

The current Department of Extension Education serves as a tenure and promotion unit. It has no budget or department head as a freestanding unit. The department has four faculty who are actively involved in teaching and program delivery. Twelve faculty members who were tenured in the Department of Extension Education do not have the support and leadership of a department head or senior faculty in matters of promotion and tenure. The interest of faculty assigned to the current Extension Education unit will be better served in a traditional academic department where scholarly activity may be supported under the leadership of a department head. Also, the agricultural communications major has no academic home, and students in the major have long been advised by agricultural communications staff and the Office of Academic Affairs. Formation of the proposed department will provide agricultural communication majors a departmental home and faculty advisement.

4. Merger of the Department of Parasitology and the Department of Medical Microbiology into the Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, the University of Georgia

Approved: The Board approved the request of the University of Georgia to be authorized to reorganize the Department of Parasitology and the Department of Medical Microbiology into the Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology in the College of Veterinary Medicine, effective July 9, 1997.

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine proposes to merge the Department of Parasitology and Department of Medical Microbiology to form the Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology. The missions of the two departments will be combined, and there will be no change in course offerings in the professional and graduate curricula. The programs and budgets of the departments will continue under one administrative head. The faculty, under the leadership of a veterinary parasitologist, will maintain national and international prominence in the academic community.

The merger will provide benefits that impact positively on all affected disciplines. These benefits include a larger critical mass of research and a more competitive faculty with strengths in parasitology and medical microbiology; an opportunity for new planning and leadership; a greater possibility of obtaining resources for research competitiveness; and the assistance of senior leadership from microbiology to junior parasitology faculty during the tenure and promotion process. The reorganization will not have a negative impact on faculty or students.

5. Reorganization of the Department of English and Philosophy into the Department of Writing and Linguistics and the Department of Literature and Philosophy, Georgia Southern University

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Nicholas L. Henry of Georgia Southern University to reorganize the Department of English and Philosophy in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, effective July 9, 1997.

Georgia Southern University requests authorization to reorganize the Department of English and Philosophy in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. It is proposed that the department be replaced with a Department of Writing and Linguistics and a Department of Literature and Philosophy.

Currently, the size of the Department of English and Philosophy is a hindrance to its efficient operation. Comprised of 77 full-time faculty members this year, it is the largest academic department on campus and is roughly as large as three of the University's colleges. Dividing the current department into two smaller departments will allow for the kind of formative work with faculty that new policies demand. The proposed organization would move 23 faculty members to the Department of Literature and Philosophy and 54 faculty members to the Department of Writing and Linguistics.

6. Institutional Reorganization of Enrollment Management Services and Institutional Research, Darton College

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Peter J. Sireno of Darton College to authorize the institutional reorganization of Enrollment Management Services and Institutional Research, effective July 9, 1997.

Darton College has proposed an institutional reorganization of Enrollment Management Services and Institutional Research. Currently, the director of Enrollment Management Services and Institutional Research oversees two positions: a supervisor of administrative computing and the assistant director of financial aid. The proposed changes call for a director of administrative services to supervise four positions: the director of enrollment management and registrar; the director of financial aid; the director of management services; and the director of academic computing.

7. Merger of the Department of Anthropology and the Department of Geography into the Department of Anthropology and Geography, Georgia State University

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Carl V. Patton of Georgia State University to authorize the merger of the Department of Anthropology and the Department of Geography into one department, the Department of Anthropology and Geography, effective July 9, 1997.

Georgia State University's proposal to merge the Departments of Anthropology and Geography is based on programmatic and cost justifications. The merger will result in significant savings by combining staff and operating expenses. Fiscal resources will be used to enhance the quality of academic programs by providing more funds for supplies and graduate assistantships. Another benefit is the enhanced instructional and research productivity that will result from reducing disproportionately high service demands on faculty time in small departments.

The undergraduate programs of the two departments overlap significantly. The two disciplines complement one another conceptually and methodologically. A merger will draw on the commonalities to foster innovative curricular development. At the graduate level, each department has a relatively small master of arts-level program that has focused, in part, on applied and urban issues. Both master of arts programs would benefit from the combination of resources that could provide support for recruiting and sustaining quality students.

8. Reorganization of the School of Nursing, Kennesaw State University

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Betty L. Siegel of Kennesaw State University to authorize the reorganization of the School of Nursing, effective July 9, 1997.

Kennesaw State University proposes to dissolve the Department of Associate Degree Nursing, which is graduating its last cohort of students this June, and to create a Department of Primary Care Nursing. This change is a result of the phasing out of the Associate Degree Nursing program. This change is being made in order to accommodate a career choice of high demand: primary care nurse practitioner.

All faculty and staff currently assigned to the associate degree department will be reassigned to other departments within the school. Faculty who have certification as advanced practice nurses will join the proposed Department of Primary Care Nursing. Other faculty will move into the Department of Baccalaureate Degree Nursing. The department chair of the associate degree program will join the Department of Baccalaureate Degree Nursing while also serving as the assistant dean for community outreach.

The changes are proposed to enhance budgetary redirection and institutional strategic priorities, such as community-based health care. No additional funding or support is needed to accommodate this reorganization.

9. Renaming of the College of Health Sciences to the College of Health and Human Sciences, Georgia State University

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Carl V. Patton of Georgia State University to authorize the renaming of the College of Health Sciences to the College of Health and Human Sciences, effective July 9, 1997.

As part of Georgia State University's redirection package for the current fiscal year, the College of Public and Urban Affairs was disbanded and several departments and centers were moved to other colleges. Particularly, the Departments of Criminal Justice and Social Work were moved to the College of Health Sciences. Currently, the College of Health Sciences is operating under its old name and is not inclusive of other departments. Therefore, the faculty and University Administrative Council recommend that the name of the College of Health Sciences be changed to the College of Health and Human Sciences.

10. Renaming of the College of Business to the Roy Richards, Sr. College of Business, State University of West Georgia

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Beheruz N. Sethna of the State University of West Georgia to rename the College of Business to the Roy Richards, Sr. College of Business, effective July 9, 1997.

The State University of West Georgia requests that the College of Business henceforth be known as the Roy Richards, Sr. College of Business in honor of an endowment gift in the sum of $1.5 million from the Richards Foundation to the State University of West Georgia Foundation.

The late Mr. Roy Richards, Sr., a 1931 graduate of the A&M School, which is now the State University of West Georgia, was a long-time supporter of the State University of West Georgia. Mr. Roy Richards, Jr. is donating $1.5 million to the State University of West Georgia in memory of his father, Mr. Roy Richards, Sr.

The principal amount of the gift will be managed by the State University of West Georgia Foundation. Two and one-half percent of interest income each year will be used to support initiatives of the Roy Richards, Sr. College of Business, and 2.5% will support initiatives of the university.

11. Renaming of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages to the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Valdosta State University

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Hugh C. Bailey of Valdosta State University to authorize the renaming of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages to the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, effective July 1, 1997.

In recent years, a sequence of elementary courses in Latin has been offered. They are increasingly attractive to students and are being vigorously promoted by members of the English faculty. Faculty are advocates for this name change, because they believe that Latin is of great value to English students.

12. Renaming of the Department of Secondary Education to the Department of Secondary Education, Curriculum, and Instructional Technology, Valdosta State University

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Hugh C. Bailey of Valdosta State University to authorize the renaming of the Department of Secondary Education to the Department of Secondary Education, Curriculum, and Instructional Technology, effective July 9, 1997.

No changes have been made in the programs. Rather, Valdosta State University's proposed renaming more correctly identifies the degrees offered in the unit. The department's current name does not denote the scope of programs offered within the department. In addition to the bachelor's, master's, and education specialist degrees in secondary education, the department also provides degrees in curriculum and instruction and in instructional technology.

Future students and others interested in information about that degree have difficulty in locating the human, printed, and on-line resources. Including the words "curriculum" and "instructional technology" in the department name would make the programs more visible, promote growth, and emphasize the service functions of curriculum and instructional technology.

13. Establishment of Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs in Business and Technology, Bainbridge College in Cooperation with Albany Technical Institute

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Edward D. Mobley of Bainbridge College for authorization to offer associate of applied science degrees in business and technology in cooperation with Albany Technical Institute, effective July 9, 1997.

The purpose of this agreement is to establish a cooperative Bainbridge College and Albany Technical Institute program which will broaden educational opportunities for postsecondary students in the city of Blakely and Early County. The general education component of the associate of applied science degree must be completed at Bainbridge College. Course work completed with Albany Technical Institute transfers as block credit upon completion of the Albany Tech component. Both institutions believe that this cooperative agreement represents the best utilization of each institution's strengths and reflects appropriate responses to the needs of the students and the institutions' shared service area.

Bainbridge College and Albany Technical Institute have developed and are seeking approval of the following associate of applied science degrees which build on specific technical programs, as follows:

Associate of Applied Science in Business Degrees

Accounting
Marketing Management
Information and Office Technology
Microcomputer Specialist
Child Development

Associate of Applied Science in Technology Degrees

Electronic Technology
Industrial Maintenance
Truck Repair
Applied Manufacturing

14. Degree Program Offering of the Existing Master of Mechanical Engineering Degree at the Georgia Tech Lorraine Facilities in Metz, France, Georgia Institute of Technology

Approved: The Board approved the request of President G. Wayne Clough of the Georgia Institute of Technology to authorize offering the existing master of mechanical engineering degree at the Georgia Tech Lorraine facilities in Metz, France, effective July 9, 1997.

Georgia Institute of Technology has been invited by Georgia Tech Lorraine and the premier French Grande Ecole in Mechanical Engineering, Ecole Nationale Superieure d/Arts et Metiers ("ENSAM") to offer a master of science in mechanical engineering degree.

Admissions and Course Offerings: The program is proposed to begin fall quarter 1997 with three faculty members and one full-time academic professional per academic year for at least 12 students. The courses will be provided by faculty from the main campus assigned on a rotating basis to the Metz program. The admissions requirements will be the same as those on the main campus. The course offerings at the Metz facility and the main campus will be enhanced through the use of video technology. For example, the faculty in residence at Metz will give their lectures live to a student audience in Metz, and these lectures will be recorded for video transmission to students on the main campus in Atlanta. Thus, faculty temporarily assigned to Metz will not reduce the diversity of course offerings available to Atlanta students during the faculty member's physical absence.

Additionally, fifth-year students will team up in pairs, one French Grande Ecole in Mechanical Engineering student and one Georgia Tech student (Atlanta campus). They will work on a six-month-long intern project funded by industry. The student teams will have the option of working in the following environments: ENSAM facilities in Metz, ENSAM facilities in Paris, or Georgia Tech facilities in Metz or Atlanta or in sponsoring industrial organizations in Europe. The student teams will also spend six months in Atlanta completing their projects. This allows students to obtain vast international experience.

Fiscal Costs: The financial arrangements will be the same as those already in existence between the Georgia Tech Lorraine facilities and the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech. All costs incurred will be financed by Georgia Tech Lorraine. Georgia Tech is actively seeking external gift income to give modest incentive grants to students to defray the cost of traveling to Metz and participating in the program.

15. Establishment of an Associate of Science Degree in Health Information Technology, DeKalb College

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Jacquelyn M. Belcher of DeKalb College to authorize the establishment of an associate of science degree in health information technology, effective July 9, 1997.

Program Description: This program is currently offered on the DeKalb College campus under the administrative direction of the Medical College of Georgia ("MCG"). Since the Medical College of Georgia is phasing out all associate's degrees in line with its recently revised mission, it would like to transfer the ownership of this program to DeKalb College. The program will continue unchanged in all other respects with MCG faculty offering technical specialty courses.

Funding: DeKalb College will reallocate resources to implement this program. No additional state funds are sought.

Assessment: The Office of Academic Affairs will work with the campus to measure the success and continued effectiveness of the proposed program. In 2000, this program will be evaluated by the institution and the System Office to determine the success of the program's implementation and achievement of the enrollment, quality, centrality, viability, and cost-effectiveness, as indicated in the proposal.

16. Establishment of a Major in Operations and Purchasing Under the Existing Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Kennesaw State University

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Betty L. Siegel of Kennesaw State University to establish a major in operations and purchasing under the existing bachelor of business administration degree, effective July 9, 1997.

Abstract: The major in operations and purchasing under the existing bachelor of business administration degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills valued by current and prospective employers to effect sound operational decisions in the manufacturing and service sectors. The program augments a liberal arts and business core by including instruction in purchasing management, production, and inventory management. The program is built around a broad-based, multidisciplinary common core of study. The size of the interdisciplinary core is so large that coursework in the specialty area (major field) is restricted to only 30-35 hours of additional upper-division study. The proposed operations and purchasing program draws from 20 different specialty areas of academic study.

Need: Survey results of 71 Kennesaw State University declared majors enrolled in upper division courses indicated that a strong student market for the major exists. Forty-seven percent of the students indicated that they would have considered choosing the operations and purchasing major if it existed as an option at the time they chose their current majors. Members of the American Production and Inventory Control Society ("APICS") and the National Association of Purchasing Managers ("NAPM") and local business members attest to the soundness of the program in addressing the needs of businesses.

Objectives: Students majoring in operations and purchasing will have the opportunity to engage in site visits, case study analyses, and applied projects. The program will prepare students for five of the six examinations given by APICS for certification in production and inventory management ("CPIM"), a certification valued by prospective employers.

Curriculum: The curriculum for the program incorporates the liberal arts core, business core courses required of all majors in the Coles College of Business, and the courses unique to the operations and purchasing major. The major-specific curriculum requires courses which collectively ensure comprehensive instruction in the essentials of purchasing management, production and inventory management, and control methodologies based on established standards and manufacturing philosophies and techniques.

Projected Enrollment: It is anticipated that, for the first three years of the program, student enrollment will be 30, 35, and 45.

Funding: No additional funding is required to support the program. As a result of the Coles College of Business's redirection efforts and prudent recruiting of faculty, the institution has the resources available to launch this new major.

17. Establishment of a Pilot Internet Delivery of the Existing Master of Science in Quality Assurance Degree Via the Internet, Southern Polytechnic State University

Approved: The Board approved the request of Southern Polytechnic State University to authorize the pilot Internet delivery of the existing master of science in quality assurance ("MSQA") degree via the Internet, effective July 9, 1997.

Abstract: Southern Polytechnic State University proposes to offer on a pilot basis the existing master of science in quality assurance degree via the Internet. The web site address is http://www.msqa.edu/index.htm. The current degree was designed for practicing professionals and is offered in the traditional on-campus format. Delivering the existing degree will permit practicing professionals who do not have the ability to regularly attend on-campus classes the opportunity to pursue this graduate degree.

Need: Throughout the State of Georgia, requests have been received to offer the pilot Internet master of science in quality assurance degree at remote locations, including Dalton, Rome, Gainesville, Macon, Augusta, Columbus, and Valdosta. The total commitments from around the state and the interest throughout the Southeast indicate that there is a combined interest and commitment level large enough to justify offering the MSQA degree using the Internet as the distance learning medium. Currently, no other state institution offers an entire degree program on-line via the Internet.

Delivery of the Program: After students are accepted into the program, they will register for courses in the normal fashion. Internet courses will be designated as a separate section. Students will access each course via the Southern Polytechnic State University MSQA home page. Each student will download course requirements, assignments, and a course outline. At appropriate times, students will be provided, via E-mail, assignments which are to be completed and E-mailed to the professor. The assignments will be evaluated and electronically returned. When appropriate, team assignments will be provided, requiring students to communicate electronically with other team members in order to complete the presentation. Each week, the professor will be available in a "chat room" to discuss course issues and answer questions. At the conclusion of each course, a proctored exam will be given to each student at his/her location. Once each year, students will come to Southern Polytechnic State University in order to make oral presentations and to interact face-to-face with program faculty.

Admissions and Curriculum: Prospective students for the MSQA pilot Internet program will be individuals currently working as quality assurance, quality control, quality engineering, human resource, training, and related professionals. The curriculum will follow the existing MSQA quality systems concentration (nonthesis option). Students in the MSQA Internet program must attend an annual on-campus meeting during each year they are enrolled in the program.

Projected Enrollment: The internet-based classes will have a target class size of 21 students.

Funding: No additional funding is required to support the program. The tuition assessed for this program will follow the current structure. Non-Georgia residents will pay out-of state tuition, and Georgia residents will pay in-state tuition. During the pilot phase, student health, athletic, and activity fees will be waived for those students pursuing this degree exclusively via the Internet. The University System currently has under development a policy that will address these and other issues.

Assessment: The Office of Academic Affairs will work with the campus to measure the success and continued effectiveness of the proposed program. This program will be evaluated by the institution and the System Office to determine the success of the program's implementation and achievement of the enrollment, quality, centrality, viability, and cost-effectiveness, as indicated in the proposal. Because the program represents the University System's first entry into this form of delivery, the Office of Academic Affairs will monitor the implementation of this program and will conduct formal evaluations annually. The Office of Academic Affairs will continue to serve as an advocate for this and other programs on the Internet while pursuing more defined criteria for the administration of this type of program.

18. Establishment of an External Degree Program with Fayette County Schools to Offer the Master of Education in Educational Leadership Degree, the University of Georgia

Approved: The Board approved the request of the University of Georgia to offer the existing master of education in educational leadership degree, on-site, in the Fayette County schools beginning in July 1997 and ending at the close of fiscal year 2001.

Program: The program will be offered at the request of the Fayette County schools for an identified group of students. All courses will be taught by faculty members from the University of Georgia. The curriculum and admission requirements will be the same as those required on the main campus. Library resources will be available to students through computer, interlibrary loan, and special arrangements by instructors. The program will be managed through the College of Education.

Need: Fayette County schools have identified a pressing need for professionals holding advanced degrees and state certification in educational leadership. This need arises as a result of the county's school population growth, coupled with projected retirements. Based on this need, the county established a leadership academy and identified approximately 70 individuals interested in pursuing the M.Ed. in educational leadership.

Curriculum: Students will apply for admission to UGA in the same manner as other graduate students. All admission requirements, including undergraduate grade point average and entrance test scores, will be identical to those required of all other graduate students. The degree earned will be the M.Ed. The curriculum of the program will be equivalent to that required on the main campus of UGA. The program of study will contain 60 quarter hours of graduate work. The proposed program will be managed through the UGA College of Education, the School of Leadership and Lifelong Learning, and the Department of Educational Leadership to ensure the quality of the program. The proposed program contains no new courses, will involve only UGA faculty in instruction, and will meet the same accreditation criteria as programs on campus.

Projected Enrollment: If approved, students will be admitted to begin summer quarter 1997. It is estimated that approximately 30 students will be admitted into this cohort.

Funding: Fayette County has offered to provide classroom space, computer lab use, and any necessary audiovisual equipment. Additionally, one of its GSAMS labs will be available, and a technician will be provided. Further, Fayette County is committed to providing practical experiences for each of the cohort members coordinated with UGA faculty. Program costs to students will not exceed those normally associated with the program on campus.

19. Establishment of a Major in Environmental Economics Under the Existing Master of Science Degree, the University of Georgia

Approved: The Board approved the request of the University of Georgia to authorize the establishment of a major in environmental economics under the existing master of science degree, effective July 9, 1997.

Abstract: Students will be provided with the skills and knowledge needed to help firms make optimal economic decisions involved with the complex environmental regulations facing businesses today. Graduates of the program will be capable of assisting local, state, and federal agencies that deal with issues concerning the environment.

Need: The program is an extension of the existing teaching and research activities of the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. The undergraduate major in environmental economics and management currently has 84 students, and 16 have graduated. Three of the graduates have indicated a desire to enter the proposed graduate program. Environmental compliance and monitoring units of business firms engaging in manufacturing and service activities face a myriad number of complex legal and technical requirements. These firms have a need for individuals with technical knowledge, analytical skills, and a familiarity with laws and regulations.

Objectives: Students will be able to assist environmental compliance and monitoring units of business firms engaging in manufacturing and service activities. Graduates of this program will have the expertise to meet governmental agency needs. The M.S. in environmental economics will emphasize environmental management from an economic and social perspective while recognizing the interdisciplinary nature of environmental problems.

Curriculum: Completion of a minimum of 30 hours of course work at the graduate level in environmental economics and related fields with an overall grade of 3.0 is required. Additionally, a minimum of 6 hours of thesis or 3 hours of thesis and 3 hours of research must be included in the program of study. At least 12 hours must be comprised of courses open only to graduate students. The master of science in environmental economics will be administered by the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences through the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics.

Projected Enrollment: It is anticipated that enrollment for the first cohort will be 15 students.

Funding: No state allotment is requested to initiate this program. Funding for graduate assistantships would be provided from existing research projects. Additional funding would be sought from the USDA and the U.S. Forest Service.

20. Establishment of a Major in Outdoor Education Under the Existing Bachelor of Science Degree, Georgia College & State University

Approved: The Board approved the request of Acting President Ralph W. Hemphill of Georgia College & State University to authorize the establishment of a major in outdoor education under the existing bachelor of science degree, effective July 9, 1997.

Program Description: The bachelor of science degree with a major in outdoor education is an interdisciplinary program that will be housed in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation in the School of Health Sciences. Graduates will be prepared for leadership positions in outdoor education in federal and state parks, camps, outdoor and environmental education centers, youth organizations and agencies, and wilderness therapeutic settings.

Need: The number of programs utilizing adventure experiences for therapy and education has increased over 100% in the last five years (Sakofs, 1993). The use of adventure training programs for executives and business managers has also experienced tremendous growth in recent years (Galagan, 1987; Daniels, 1994). In a survey by Project Adventure (1995), it was determined that over 1,000 programs in the United States currently utilize adventure activities in their physical education programs. Present National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education ("NCATE") standards have been revised and currently require that all physical education teacher preparation students must receive training in the teaching of outdoor activities.

Objectives and Curriculum: Students who graduate from this program will have:

Developed an interdisciplinary perspective on outdoor education through study of the liberal arts, environmental science, management, education, and health sciences.
Developed technical and intellectual skills to be effective leaders in the field of outdoor education.
Developed an applied knowledge of experiential education theory and practice.
Acquired knowledge and skills necessary to implement safe, environmentally sound and effective outdoor education experiences in recreation, education, and social service settings.

Projected Enrollment: It is anticipated that, for the first three years of the program, student enrollment will be 55, 60, and 60.

Funding: No state allocation will be required for the implementation of this program.

21. Establishment of a Joint Major in Public Policy Under the Existing Doctor of Philosophy Degree, Program Offering Between Georgia State University and Georgia Institute of Technology

Approved: The Board approved the request of Presidents Carl V. Patton (Georgia State University) and G. Wayne Clough (Georgia Institute of Technology), to authorize the establishment of a joint degree program with a major in public policy under the existing doctor of philosophy degree, effective July 9, 1997.

Abstract: Georgia State University and the Georgia Institute of Technology propose to establish a joint Ph.D. program in public policy. The program represents full collaboration in curriculum and program governance. The degree will be conferred by both institutions. The program combines the resources of both institutions to create a strong and visible public policy program that should advance the articulated mission and vision of the University System of Georgia.

Need: In 1996, the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration ("NASPAA") reported that job placements were expanding most rapidly in local and state governments, the nonprofit sector, and private for-profit firms. The benefits of the proposed program include better use of available faculty resources through increased class sizes; joint recruitment for students and collaboration on other student-related functions, such as computer facilities and financial aid; and sharing of special facilities, such as the Census Center, the economics laboratory, and Georgia State University's survey research facilities.

Objectives: The general objectives of the proposed program include positioning the System and participating institutions in an active role in meeting the policy-related needs of the state, regional, national, and international levels; realizing the benefits of interuniversity cooperation and collaboration in degree programming on the graduate level; and promoting the development of public policy-related research, instruction, and interunit cooperation throughout both universities.

Curriculum: The Ph.D. in public policy is being offered through the School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University ("GSU") and the School of Public Policy at Georgia Institute of Technology ("GIT"). Students are required to have two fields of study. They must concentrate in at least one of the fields of public policy identified as an appropriate specialization by the faculty of the joint program. Students will be required to complete satisfactorily at least nine semester hours of course work (exclusive of dissertation credit) through each of the respective schools. Qualification of the dissertation proposal will be overseen by a three-member advisory committee with one member serving as chair. The other members will each represent the School of Public Policy and the School of Policy Studies.

Program Governance and Administration: An admissions and coordinating ("A&C") committee will be formed to oversee the joint Ph.D. program. The A&C committee will consist of six tenure-track faculty, three from Georgia State University and three from the Georgia Institute of Technology. The director of the joint program will serve as an ex-officio member and chair of the A&C committee. The A&C committee for the joint Ph.D. program in public policy will not have any duties, responsibilities, or jurisdiction regarding the currently existing doctoral degree programs of the participating universities.

The director of the joint Ph.D. program will be a tenured faculty member of Georgia State University or the Georgia Institute of Technology. This will be a two-year appointment rotated between the two faculties. The director shall be jointly appointed by the dean of the School of Policy Studies and the director of the School of Public Policy. The director of the joint Ph.D. program will be supported by a joint Ph.D. program coordinator. This will be a permanent, professional full-time staff position. Student applications will be handled by the coordinator working in conjunction with the relevant GSU and GIT academic assistance office or graduate school.

Upon approval of the program, three Georgia State faculty will receive joint appointments to the Georgia Tech faculty and two Georgia Tech faculty will receive joint appointments to the Georgia State faculty. Joint appointments will serve a term of three academic years and may be renewed. Only tenured faculty will be eligible for joint appointments. The joint appointments will not entail voting prerogatives in the other institution's faculty meetings but will require close working relationships with the other institution's faculty, administrators, and students.

Projected Enrollment: It is anticipated that, for the first three years of the program, student enrollment will be 12, 24, and 36.

Funding: No additional state funding is required to implement this program.

22. Establishment of a Major in Public Policy Under the Existing Bachelor of Science Degree, Georgia Institute of Technology

Approved: The Board approved the request of President G. Wayne Clough of the Georgia Institute of Technology to authorize the establishment of a major in public policy under the existing bachelor of science degree, effective July 9, 1997.

Abstract: The bachelor of science in public policy degree builds upon the strengths of Georgia Tech by providing a broad-based educational experience to its students. The program reflects the necessity of combining problem-analysis and problem-solving skills with political, organizational, social, cultural, and human perspectives. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to enter the work force in government, business, or public service positions or pursue further study in public policy, planning, technology policy, business, international affairs, law, management, or related fields.

Need: Few universities offer a technology-focused, policy-oriented bachelor of science in public policy degree. Students will be attracted to study in a program that is analytically rigorous but not rooted in the physical sciences and engineering. It is anticipated that, with the revised expansion of student recruitment efforts, freshmen and sophomores who desire a more policy-focused course of study will choose this degree.

Objectives: The bachelor of science in public policy degree will provide students with the breadth of education, understanding, and questioning necessary in an increasingly complex, interdependent, fast-changing, and global world. It will provide students with a range of conceptual, reasoning, and problem-solving skills in areas of policy concern to public and private organizations, especially in technology-focused fields.

Curriculum: Students will be required to complete all graduation requirements as listed in the core curriculum for the Ivan Allen College. Some of the distinguishing characteristics of the policy core include courses in methods, foundations, institutions and processes, economics, and problem solving with technology.

Projected Enrollment: It is anticipated that, for the first three years of the program, student enrollment will be 50, 62, and 75.

Priority: The Georgia Institute of Technology places this program proposal high on its list of institutional priorities.

Funding: No new state allocation is requested for implementation of this program.

Assessment: The Office of Academic Affairs will work with the campus to measure the success and continued effectiveness of the proposed program. In 2000, this program will be evaluated by the institution and the System Office to determine the success of the program's implementation and the achievement of the enrollment, quality, centrality, viability, and cost-effectiveness, as indicated in the proposal.

23. Establishment of a Master of Science in Software Engineering Degree ("MSSE"), Southern Polytechnic State University

Approved: The Board approved the request of Southern Polytechnic State University to authorize the establishment of a master of science in software engineering degree, effective July 9, 1997.

Abstract: The master of science in software engineering degree program is targeted toward the metropolitan Atlanta region. It is anticipated that Southern Polytechnic State University will serve a more diverse audience than many technical graduate programs. Additionally, graduates of this program will be able to participate effectively as team leaders or members in the development and maintenance of software that meets mission-critical needs of business and industry.

Need: The program will serve Georgia by providing professional support for computing and software development. The MSSE is directly focused on the needs of Atlanta's software development industry. The number of positions available outweighs the number of credentialed professionals. No other institution of higher education in the State of Georgia currently offers a graduate degree in software engineering.

Objectives: The master of science in software engineering degree has the primary objective of meeting the high demand for a professional degree in software engineering within the context of a nontraditional audience (working professionals who can only attend part-time at night or on weekends).

Curriculum: Entrance requirements for the program include a B.S. degree in any field, two years of industrial experience, a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, and a GRE score equivalent to the current computer science master's program (600 and above in either analytical or quantitative), and an integrated curriculum has been planned to integrate several basic concepts, such as programming and data structures, research methods and presentations, and advanced database systems throughout several courses.

Projected Enrollment: It is anticipated that, for the first three years of the program, student enrollment will be 51, 100, and 150.

Priority: This program ranks high on the institution's priority list.

Funding: Fiscal resources for equipment and software have been provided through new and redirected funds.

24. Termination of the Major in Vocational Education under the Master of Education Degree and Specialist in Education Degree, Georgia State University

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Carl V. Patton of Georgia State University to terminate the major in vocational education under the master of education degree and specialist in education degree, effective July 9, 1997.

New students for the programs have not been accepted since 1995. Both programs were deactivated during fall quarter 1995. The resultant offerings eliminate course duplication and streamline the curriculum. There are no plans for reactivation of these programs.

25. Termination of the Associate of Science in Physical Therapy Assistant, Associate of Science in Dental Laboratory Technology, Associate of Science in Neurodiagnostic Technology, and Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy Degrees, Medical College of Georgia

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Francis J. Tedesco of the Medical College of Georgia to terminate the associate of science in physical therapy assistant, associate of science in dental laboratory technology, associate of science in neurodiagnostic technology, and associate of science in respiratory therapy degrees, effective July 9, 1997.

The Medical College of Georgia has a plan to discontinue all of its associate degree programs to come into compliance with its mission as a research university. The Medical College of Georgia has been working with a number of two-year colleges that wish to offer these programs. Currently, Darton College, Middle Georgia College, and Macon College offer associate's degree programs, and DeKalb College has a program under review. The elimination of the Medical College of Georgia's program will not significantly affect the supply of associate's degree graduates. All faculty who have taught in the program will be redirected into the teaching programs at the bachelor's and master's degree levels. In addition, there are no students currently enrolled in the program. Thus, no faculty or students will be negatively affected by this request.

26. Information Item Concerning Clinical Training

Pursuant to authority granted by the Board at its meeting on February 7 and 8, 1984, the presidents of various institutions of the University System executed 72 memoranda of understanding for clinical training during the month of July. A chart listing the various types of clinical agreements was presented to the Board in the agenda material. The chart is on file in the Office of Planning and Policy Analysis in the Division of Academic Affairs in the Central Office, and copies of each agreement are on file at the institutions concerned.

27. Information Item Concerning Service Agreements

Pursuant to authority granted by the Board at its meeting on February 7 and 8, 1984, the presidents of various institutions executed service agreements with various agencies for the purposes and periods designated in a list presented to the Board in the agenda material. A brief synopsis of each agreement was presented. Awards for the month of July totaled $1,686,806. The list of these service agreements is on file in the office of Planning and Policy Analysis in the Division of Academic Affairs in the Central Office, and copies of each agreement are on file at the institutions concerned.

Conferring of Emeritus Status: At the request of the presidents of various institutions in the University System, the Board conferred the title of Emeritus upon the following faculty members, effective on the dates indicated:

(a) GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Chu, Kong: Professor Emeritus, School of Economics, Ivan Allen College of Management, International Affairs and Policy, effective September 6, 1997.

(b) MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA

Mills, Luther R., IV: Professor Emeritus of Pathology, School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, effective August 1, 1997.

Moulin, Nancy: Associate Professor Emeritus, Department of Occupational Therapy, Allied Health Sciences Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, effective August 1, 1997.

(c) UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

Adams, Henry Earl: Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, effective June 13, 1997.

Bozarth, Jerold Donald: Professor Emeritus, School of Professional Studies, Department of Counseling and Human Development, College of Education, effective July 1, 1997.

Dress, Peter E.: Professor Emeritus, School of Forest Resources, effective July 1, 1997.

Hillenbrand, Martin J.: Dean Rusk Professor Emeritus of International Relations, Department of Political Science, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1, 1997.

McKillip, William David: Professor Emeritus, School of Teacher Education, Department of Mathematics Education, College of Education, effective July 1, 1997.

Miller, Theodore K.: Professor Emeritus, School of Professional Studies, Department of Counseling and Human Development, College of Education, effective July 1, 1997.

Young, Douglas Parker: Professor Emeritus, Institute of Higher Education, College of Education, effective March 15, 1998.

(d) VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY

Peeples, Dale H.: Professor Emeritus of History, Department of History, College of Arts and Sciences, effective September 1, 1997.

(e) NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY

Owens, Robert L.: Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts, Department of Fine Arts, effective September 1, 1997.

(f) COASTAL GEORGIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Craver, Carolyn: Assistant Professor Emerita of Nursing, Department of Nursing, Division of Allied Health and Nursing, effective July 1, 1997.

Denty, Ralph Emanuel: Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Department of Social Science, Division of General Studies, effective July 1, 1997.

Knox, Deneene T.: Assistant Professor Emerita of Nursing, Department of Nursing, Division of Allied Health and Nursing, effective July 1, 1997.

Approval of Faculty for Tenure Status Change: The Board approved tenure status change for the following faculty members, effective on the dates indicated:

(a) UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

Saltz, David Zucker: Assistant Professor, Department of Drama and Theatre, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, three years probationary credit towards tenure, effective January 6, 1997.

(b) GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Milner, Laura A.: Instructor, Department of English and Philosophy, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, from nontenure track to tenure track, effective September 1, 1997.

(c) ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE UNIVERSITY

Barton, Robin S.: Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education, College of Education, two years probationary credit towards tenure, effective September 1, 1997.

(d) COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY

Cielec, Jennifer F.: Instructor, Department of Physical Education and Leisure Management, School of Education, from tenure track to nontenure track, effective June 10, 1997

(e) KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY

Selden, Gary L.: Director Administrative and ASTP, Department of Marketing and Professional Sales, Michael J. Coles College of Business Administration, from nontenure track to tenure track, effective July 1, 1997.

Approval of Leaves of Absence: The Board approved the leaves of absence and the salaries for the periods recommended at the following institutions:

(a) GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Arkin, Ronald C: Associate Professor, College of Computing, leave from September 22, 1997 to June 12, 1998, without pay.

Foley, James D.: Professor, College of Computing, leave from September 22, 1997 to September 12, 1998, without pay.

Fujimoto, Richard M.: Professor, College of Computing, leave from September 22, 1997 to June 12, 1998, with pay.

(b) UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

Commeyras, Michelle: Assistant Professor, School of Teacher Education, Department of Reading Education, College of Education, leave from September 12, 1997 to June 11, 1998, with pay.

(c) AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY

Filippo, Anna Maria: Instructor, Department of Language and Literature, School of Arts and Sciences, leave from September 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998, without pay.

(d) GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY

Shiver, Lamar T.: Assistant Professor, Department of Music and Theatre, College of Arts and Sciences, leave from September 1, 1997 to June 13, 1998, with pay.

Williams, Gita C.: Instructor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, College of Arts and Sciences, leave from September 1, 1997 to June 11, 1998, with pay.

(e) ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

Sheikh, Abul K.: Assistant Professor, Division of Business Administration, leave from September 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998, with pay.

(f) DARTON COLLEGE

Maxwell, Robert: Instructor, Division of Science-Mathematics, leave from June 13, 1997 to August 7, 1998, with pay.

(g) ATLANTA METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

Cunningham, Mark A.: Instructor, Division of Mathematics and Natural Science, leave from September 1, 1997 to June 15, 1998, with pay.

(h) DEKALB COLLEGE

Cherry, Brenda M.: Instructor, Division of Nursing (Central), leave from September 15, 1997 to June 12, 1998, with pay.

Thorton, Harriet E.: Assistant Professor, Division of Developmental Studies (North), leave from September 15, 1997 to March 20, 1998, without pay.

APPOINTMENT OF FACULTY MEMBERS PREVIOUSLY RETIRED FROM THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM: The Board approved the following part-time appointments of faculty members previously retired from the University System:

(a) GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Alford, Samuel T., Jr.: Principal Research Engineer, Systems Development Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Atcheson, Billy H.: Department Manager Administrative, Fiscal Services Department, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Beason Russell T.: Research Tech II, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Blue, M. Donald: Principal Research Science, Electro-Optics Environment and Materials Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Brookshire, Stephen P.: Sr. Research Engineer, Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Bryant, David J.: Sr. Research Engineer, Information Technology and Communications Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Carey, Gerald J. Jr.: Consultant, Office of Director, Office of Research Operations, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Clopton, Tilden E.: Administration Specialist-Manager, School of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997.

Covington, John E.: Staff Physician, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Denny, Hugh W.: Principal Research Engineer, Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Dickerson, Stephen L.: Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending September 5, 1997, at less than half time.

Dittman, William J.: Sr. Research Engineer, Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July, at half time.

Duke, Charles A.: Sr. Research Associate, Economic Development Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Eaves, Jerry L.: Principal Research Engineer, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Edwards, J. Lee: Principal Research Scientist, Electronic Systems Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Ewell, Georgia W. III: Principal Research Engineer, Systems Development Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Garner, James L.: Information Analyst I, Vice President for Information Technology, as needed for period beginning August 9, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998.

Harrison, Joe J.: Visiting Research Associate I, Program Development Office, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Head, Jerry W.: Research Associate II, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Hines, William W.: Professor Emeritus, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, College of Engineering, as needed for period beginning September 22, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Hitt, Jerry L.: Director of Admissions Consultant, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Holland, Larry D.: Principal Research Engineer, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Jenkins, Bernard M., Jr.: Sr. Research Engineer, Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Jenkins, Herndon H., Jr.: Principal Research Engineer, Information Technology and Communications Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Johnson, James W.: Sr. Research Scientist, Electro-Optics Environment and Materials Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Johnson, Lynwood A.: Professor Emeritus, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, College of Engineering, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Jones, Thomas F.: Department Manager Administrative, Economic Development Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Jory, Virginia V.: Sr. Research Scientist, Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Kahn, Bernd: Professor Emeritus, Office of Inter-Disciplinary Programs, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Lilly, Lloyd L.: Principal Research Engineer, Electronic Systems Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Parks, Joe K.: Sr. Research Scientist, Systems Development Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Rhodes, Robert H.: Electronics Engineer, Electronic Systems Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Rogers, Nelson K.: Professor Emeritus, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, College of Engineering, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Ross, Harry R.: Department Manager, Administrative Support Services Department, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Rucker, Charles T.: Principal Research Engineer, Electro-Optics Environment and Materials Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Seitz, Robert N.: Principal Research Engineer, Huntsville Research Operations, Georgia Tech Research Operations, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Sheppard, Albert P. Jr.: Principal Research Engineer of Inter-disciplinary Programs and Professor, Office of Inter-Disciplinary Programs, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Statham, Billy D.: Research Tech II, Vice President for Research, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Thuesen, Gerald J.: Professor, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, College of Engineering, as needed for period beginning September 22, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Warren, W. Bruce: Principal Research Engineer, Signatures Technology Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Williamson, Frank R., Jr.: Sr. Research Engineer, Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Zimmer, Robert P.: Principal Research Engineer, Electronic Systems Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

(b) GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Andretti, Mary C.: Part-time Instructor, Department of Art, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 23, 1997 and ending June 16, 1998, at less than half time.

Etheridge, Jerry H.: Part-time Instructor, Department of Music, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 23, 1997 and ending June 16, 1998, at less than half time.

Kay, Joel T.: Accountant I, Health Policy Center, School of Policy Studies, as needed for period beginning July 9, 1997 and ending January 9, 1998, at less than half time.

Laushey, David M.: Associate Professor Emeritus, Department of History, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 23, 1997 and ending June 16, 1998, at less than half time.

McCullough, Margaret J.: Associate Professor, Department of Medical Technology, College of Health Sciences, as needed for period beginning July 9, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Mickish, Verle L.: Professor Emeritus, Department of Art, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning April 14, 1997 and ending April 30, 1997, at less than half time.

(c) MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA

Weidman, Thomas A.: Associate Professor, School of Medicine, as needed for period beginning July 10, 1997 and ending August 8, 1997, at less than half time.

(d) UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

Beery, William Eugene: Associate Professor Emeritus, School of Environmental Design, as needed for period beginning September 12, 1997, and ending June 11, 1998.

Cogburn, Barbara J: Associate Professor Emeritus, School of Environmental Design, as needed for period beginning September 12, 1997 and ending June 11, 1998, at less than half time.

Finn, Lola Wells: Part-Time Instructor, School of Teacher Education Department of Elementary Education, College of Education, as needed for period beginning September 12, 1997 and ending June 11, 1998, at less than half time.

Garbin, Albeno P.: Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology, Franklin College of Education, as needed for period beginning September 12, 1997 and ending June 11, 1998, at less than half time.

Gecoma, Richard M.: Part-Time Public Service Associate, Institute of Government, Vice President for Service, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Sticher, Charles R.: Project Coordinator, Vice President for Academic Affairs, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Swindle, Kathryn Lafaye: Educational Program Specialist, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Turnell, June Baldwin: Part-Time Instructor, School of Teacher Education Department of Elementary Education, College of Education, as needed for period beginning September 12, 1997 and ending June 11, 1998, at less than half time.

(e) GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Campbell, Audrey: Student Affairs Counselor, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Crawford, Gene: Annual Fund Coordinator, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

(f) VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY

Allison, Rosalie N.: Professor Emerita, Department of Early Childhood and Reading Education, College of Education, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Bell, Betty Fulwood: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Middle Grades Education, College of Education, as needed for period beginning September 1, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Branan, John M.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, College of Education, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Brown, Louie A.: Professor of Sociology Emeritus, Vice President for Academic Affairs, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Brown, Ola Mae: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Early Childhood and Reading Education, College of Education, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Butts, Florence L.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Secondary Education, College of Education, as needed for period beginning September 1, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Consolini, Robert T.: Part-Time Instructor, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Dart, Thomas M.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Faircloth, Wayne R.: Professor Emeritus, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Fisher, Robert D.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Goolsby, James A.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Secondary Education, College of Education, as needed for period beginning September 1, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Gore, Joseph A.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Lawrey, Cameron: Part-Time Instructor, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Manley, Pamela Pope: Associate Professor, Department of Sociology Anthropology and Criminal Justice, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less half time.

Merritt, Ann Rude: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Middle Grades Education, College of Education, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Moore, Robert C.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning September 1, 1997 and ending June 12, 1998, at less than half time.

Osborn, Alice M.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Business and Vocational Education, College of Education, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Parrish, Sara G.: Cashier Clerk, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Paul, Oliver D.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Secondary Education, College of Education, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Peeples, Dale H.: Professor Emeritus, Department of History, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning September 1, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Purvis, Barney S.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Rice, Barney S.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Scmittner, Stella M.: Professor Emerita, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Sumner, Robert Thomas: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Middle Grades Education, College of Education, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

West, Hugh H.: Associate Professor Emeritus, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning September 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

(g) ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY

Bacon, Egbert: Professor, Department of Fine Arts, School of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Black, Billy C.: Professor Emeritus, Department of Natural Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Bryant, Gloria S.: Secretary to the Vice President, Vice President for Academic Affairs, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Crawford, Mary: Temporary Instructor, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Cross, Robert Alvin: Assistant Professor Emeritus, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, School of Education, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Dunson, Charles Kenneth: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Developmental Studies, School of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Fort, Bruce Harvest: Temporary Instructor, Department of Natural Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Green, Edwin Alfred: Instructor, Department of Natural Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Hill, Fera K: Part-Time Instructor, Department of English and Modern Language, School of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Jones, T. Marshall: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Fine Arts, School of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Marshall, Robert Lewis: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Developmental Studies, School of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Martin, Evelyn R.: Consultant/Outreach Clinic, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Miller, Juanita: Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, School of Education, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Reese, Alma: Part-Time Instructor, Department of English and Modern Language, School of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Rice, William: Part-Time Public Servant Assistant, Department of English and Modern Language, School of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Rodd, Jan L.: Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Allied Health, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Williams, Curtis Leroy: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Fine Arts, School of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

(h) ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE UNIVERSITY

Adams, Joseph Vernard: Dean Academic and Professor, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Warlick, Roger Kinney: Professor History Emeritus, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning September 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

(i) AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY

Brodie, Joan: Senior Administrative Secretary, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Bussey, Doris: Clerk III, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Fry, Labelle: Library Assistant III, Library, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

(j) GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY

Baugh, Mary Rose: Professor Emerita, Department of Early Childhood Education, John H. Lounsbury School of Education, as needed for period beginning June 14, 1997 and ending June 13, 1998, at less than half time.

Collins, Mary Barbara: Associate Professor Emerita, School of Nursing, as needed for period beginning June 14, 1997 and ending June 13, 1998, at less than half time.

Cotter, David J.: Professor Emeritus, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 14, 1997 and ending June 13, 1998, at less than half time.

Daniels, Elsie T.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Foundation and Secondary Education, John H. Lounsbury School of Education, as needed for period beginning September 14, 1997 and ending June 13, 1998, at less than half time.

Harlow, Howard R.: Professor Emeritus, Department of Management, J. Whitney Bunting School of Business, as needed for period beginning June 14, 1997 and ending June 13, 1998, at less than half time.

Owens, Arthur J. Jr.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Foundation and Secondary Education, John H. Lousbury School of Education, as needed for period beginning September 14, 1997 and ending June 13, 1998, at less than half time.

Rankin, Charles Mayo: Associate Professor Emeritus, Department of English, Speech, and Journalism, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 14, 1997 and ending June 13, 1998, at less than half time.

Shadwell, Ann: Teacher Aide, as needed for period beginning June 30, 1997 and ending July 31, 1998, at less than half time.

Shepard, Eugene H.: Part-Time Professor, Department of Accounting, J. Whitney Bunting School of Business, as needed for period beginning June 14, 1997 and ending June 13, 1998, at less than half time.

Wiggins, Elaine C.: Assistant Professor, Department of Foundation and Secondary Education, John H. Lounsbury School of Education, as needed for period beginning June 14, 1997 and ending June 13, 1998, at less than half time.

Wyatt, William C., Jr.: Assistant Professor, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 14, 1997 and ending June 13, 1998, at less than half time.

(k) KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY

Hall, Tommy Perry: Part-Time Professor, Department of Accounting, Michael J. Coles College of Business Administration, as needed for period beginning September 15, 1997 and ending May 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Hopkins, Roger Eugene: Vice President Emeritus, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

(l) SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY

Burton, Walter E.: Professor Emeritus, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, College of Technology, as needed for period beginning June 23, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

McAlister, James Andrew: Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, College of Technology, as needed for period beginning June 23, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Summers, David E.: Professor Emeritus, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, College of Technology, as needed for period beginning June 23, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Wimberly, Charles A.: Professor Emeritus, Department of Industrial Engineering Technology, College of Technology, as needed for period beginning June 23, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

(m) STATE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA

Carri, Louis: Professor Emeritus, Department of Special Education and Speech Language Pathology, College of Education, as needed for period beginning January 2, 1997 and ending August 24, 1997, at less than half time.

(n) DARTON COLLEGE

Apperson, Thelma: Accounting Clerk, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Gresham Jr., Phillip J.: Career Evaluation Counsel, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Grubbs, Valda A.: Assistant Professor, Division of Business Administration, as needed for period beginning June 15, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Heflin, Gulma: Secretary, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Latimer, Jean: Auxiliary Enterprises Clerk, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Marley, Norma Jean: Secretary as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Rentfrow, Eulene F.: Secretary, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

(o) ATLANTA METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

Easley, Charles F.: Dean Student Affairs, (NTT) Division of Social Science, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending August 31, 1997, at less than half time.

Taylor, Kenneth F.: Assistant to the President, as needed for period beginning August 1, 1997 and ending July 31, 1998, at less than half time.

(p) COASTAL GEORGIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Ogden, Faye C.: Clerk III, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

(q) DEKALB COLLEGE

Graham, Kay: Part-Time Instructor, Division of Social Science (Central), as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Martin, David W.: Laboratory Technician III, Instructional SPT Lab, DeKalb College (Central), as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Stegall, James Ronald: Part-Time Instructor, Division of Physical Education (Central), as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Vicknair, Warren P.: Instructor, Division of Developmental Studies (North), as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

(r) FLOYD COLLEGE

Boyd, J. Harold: Recreation Coordinator, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Brown, Silas P: Part-Time Instructor, Division of Social and Cultural Studies, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Burton, Michael J.: Part-Time Assistant Professor, Division of Social and Cultural Studies, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Carter, Raymond D.: Part-Time Assistant Professor, Division of Social and Cultural Studies, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Compton, Bobby W., Jr.: Part-Time Instructor, Division of Social and Cultural Studies, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Cook, Charles David: Professor Emeritus, Division of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Physical Education, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Hays, Richard O.: Part-Time Professor, Division of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Physical Education, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Johnson, Ronald B.: Part-Time Associate Professor, Division of Business and Career Education, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Lee, Linda A.: Part-Time Instructor, Division of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Physical Education, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

O'Kelley, William D.: Part-Time Instructor, Division of Social and Cultural Studies, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Pound, Bruce W.: Part-Time Instructor, Division of Social and Cultural Studies, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Starnes, Eddie: Part-Time Instructor, Division of Social and Cultural Studies, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Tate, James B.: Part-Time Instructor, Division of Social and Cultural Studies, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Whitworth, Jimmy H.: Part-Time Assistant Professor, Division of Social and Cultural Studies, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

(s) MIDDLE GEORGIA COLLEGE

Claxton, Harriett J.: Associate Professor Emeritus, as needed for period beginning June 25, 1997 and ending June 13, 1998, at less than half time.

Pierce, Carl Raymond: ASOP Emeritus, Division of Natural Science and Mathematics, as needed for period beginning June 25, 1997 and ending June 13, 1998, at less than half time.

Tarratus, Edward A., Jr.: Director Academic and Professor Emeritus, Division of Humanities, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

(t) WAYCROSS COLLEGE

Donaldson, James Hines, Jr.: Administrative Director, as needed for period beginning September 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

(a) GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Bennett, Edgar B.: Student Records Specialist, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Biven, William C.: Professor Emeritus, School of Economics, Ivan Allen College of Management, International Affairs and Policy, as needed for period beginning September 22, 1997 and ending June 12, 1998, at less than half time.

Carlson, Robert L.: Professor Emeritus, School of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, as needed for period beginning June 23, 1997 and ending June 5, 1998, at less than half time.

Cassell, Robert B.: Principal Research Scientist, (NTT) Economic Development Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Corriher, Henry A., Jr.: Principal Research Engineer, (NTT) Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Dixon, Frederick: Principal Research Scientist, Systems Development Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Edwards, Howard D.: Principal Research Engineer, (NTT) School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Fielder, Daniel C.: Professor Emeritus, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, as needed for period beginning June 23, 1997 and ending June 12, 1998, at less than half time.

Frost, Phyliss R.: Administrative Supervisor II, School of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Gray, Robin B.: Regents Professor Emeritus, School of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, as needed for period beginning June 23, 1997 and ending June 5, 1998, at less than half time.

James, Ben E., Jr.: Sr. Research Engineer, Economic Development Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Long, Maurice W.: Principal Research Engineer, Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998.

Moore, Mack A.: Professor Emeritus, School of Economics, Ivan Allen College of Management, International Affairs and Policy, as needed for period beginning January 5, 1998 and ending March 20, 1998, at less than half time.

Nessmith, J.T.: Principal Research Engineer, Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Price, Edward W.: Regents Professor Emeritus, School of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, as needed for period beginning June 23, 1997 and ending June 5, 1998, at less than half time.

Stillman, Irving Lee: Sr. Research Engineer, Systems Development Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Su, Kendall L.: Regents Professor Emeritus, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, as needed for period beginning June 23, 1997 and ending June 12, 1998, at less than half time.

Wadsworth, Harrison M. Jr.: Consultant, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, College of Engineering, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Weaver, Charles E.: Professor Emeritus, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, College of Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 13, 1998, at less than half time.

White, Thomas M. Jr.: Professor Emeritus, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997.

Wiltse, James C: Principal Research Engineer Emeritus, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Wohlers, Robert J.: Sr. Research Engineer, Electronic Systems Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

(b) GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Ezell, Joe B.: Instructor, Department of History, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 23, 1997 and ending June 16, 1998, at less than half time.

Reed, Merl E.: Professor Emeritus, Department of History, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 23, 1997 and ending June 16, 1998, at less than half time.

Schoenfeld, Eugen: Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 23, 1997 and ending June 16, 1998, at less than half time.

(c) UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

Ardiff, Rosemary: Educational Program Specialist, Vice President for Student Affairs, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

Denman, Frances T.: Research Technician III, Department of Poultry Science, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998.

Leavell, Robert Nelson: Law School Assistant Professor Emeritus, School of Law, as needed for period beginning August 19, 1997 and ending December 15, 1997, at less than half time.

(d) VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY

Bechtel, Elizabeth R.: ASTP Emerita of Biology, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Blanton, Catherine G.: Part-time Instructor, Department of Early Childhood and Reading Education, College of Education, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Boykin, Eloise Baker: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Early Childhood and Reading Education, College of Education, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Christie, Wesley R.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Communication Arts, College of Arts, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Ellis, Elmer C.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Secondary Education, College of Education, as needed for period beginning September 1, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Jones, Edna L.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Middle Grades Education, College of Education, as needed for period beginning September 1, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Lindauer, Maurice W.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, as needed for period beginning September 1, 1997 and ending 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Lofton, Myrtle N.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Educational Administration and Supervision, College of Education, as needed for period beginning September 1, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Manganaro, Lillian C.: Administrative Secretary, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

McRae, Alfred B.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Business and Vocational Education, College of Education, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

McRae, Russell G.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Art, College of Arts, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

Wells, Eula L.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Early Childhood and Reading Education, College of Education, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 14, 1998, at less than half time.

(e) ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY

Blaylock, Christine: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, School of Education as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Dewar, Fannie Evelyn: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Nursing School of Nursing and Allied Health, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Jackson, Prather: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Health and Physical Education, School of Education, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Pyle, Ruth H.: Part-Time Instructor, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Allied Health, as needed for period beginning June 24, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

(f) GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY

Tennille, Frances: Teacher Aide, as needed for period beginning June 30, 1997 and ending July 31, 1998, at less than half time.

(g) SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY

Linstrom, William M.: Part-Time Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, College of Technology, as needed for period beginning June 23, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

(h) DARTON COLLEGE

Hambley, Verna P.: Auxiliary Enterprises Clerk, as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

(i) DEKALB COLLEGE

Gould, Ida R.: Clerk IV, DeKalb College (Central), as needed for period beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, at less than half time.

(j) FLOYD COLLEGE

Bowers, Andrew E.: Part-Time Assistant Professor, Division of Social and Cultural Studies, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

Kennedy, Meredith Paul: Part-Time Assistant Professor, Division of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Physical Education, as needed for period beginning June 20, 1997 and ending June 15, 1998, at less than half time.

(k) GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Callner, Phillip D.: Research Associate I, Economic Development Institute, for period beginning July 1, 1997, and ending June 30, 1998, on an as needed basis.

Kotliar, Abraham M.: Research Scientist II, School of Textile and Fiber Engineering, College of Engineering, for period beginning July 1, 1997, and ending June 30, 1998, on an as needed basis.

COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION AND LAW

The Committee on Organization and Law met on Tuesday, July 8, 1997 in Room 7005. Present were Chair Juanita P. Baranco, Elridge W. McMillan (Vice Chair), and Regents Thomas F. Allgood and Edgar L. Jenkins. Chair Baranco reported to the full Board on Wednesday that the Committee had reviewed 14 applications for review; 4 items were denied, and the remaining items were continued. With motion properly made, seconded, and unanimously adopted, the Board approved and authorized the following:

In the matter of Rolla Bargeron at Georgia Institute of Technology, concerning dismissal from employment, the application for review was continued until the September Board meeting.
In the matter of James Cable Company at Middle Georgia College, concerning nonelection for a cable contract, the application for review was denied.
In the matter of Joanna Hornig Fox at Georgia Institute of Technology, concerning termination of her employment, the application for review was continued until the September Board meeting.
In the matter of Ernest Brown at the University of Georgia, concerning termination of his employment, the application for review was denied.
In the matter of Thomas L. Stevens, Jr. at the University of Georgia, concerning disciplinary action, the application for review was continued until September for further investigation by the Office of Legal Affairs.
In the matter of Abasi Malik at Georgia Southern, concerning nonrenewal of his contract, the application for review was denied.
In the matter of Gwendolyn Walker at Georgia State University, concerning termination of her employment, the application for review was continued until the September Board meeting.
In the matter of Sybil Shadinger at State University of West Georgia, concerning termination of her employment, the application for review was denied.
In the matter of James L. Bryant, Jr. at Georgia Southwestern State University, concerning denial of a grievance, the application for review was continued until the September Board meeting.
In the matter of Terry Bratcher at Fort Valley State University, concerning denial of a promotion, the application for review was continued until the September Board meeting.
In the matter of Catherine Louviere at Georgia College & State University, concerning termination of her employment, the application for review was continued until the September Board meeting.
In the matter of Dezso Benedek at University of Georgia, concerning his grievances, the application for review was continued until the September Board meeting.
In the matter of Ijaz A. Awan at Savannah State University, concerning a promotion, the application for review was continued until the September Board meeting.
In the matter of Shirley Paremore at Savannah State University, concerning her employment termination, the matter was continued until the September Board meeting pending settlement negotiation.

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

The Committee on Finance and Business Operations met Tuesday, July 8, 1997 in the Board Room, Room 7007. Present were Glenn S. White (Vice Chair) and Regents J. Tom Coleman, John Hunt, Edgar L. Jenkins, and Charles H. Jones. Vice Chair White reported that five items were reviewed, two requiring action. With motion properly made, seconded, and unanimously adopted, the Board approved and authorized the following:

1. Approval for Composite Mark Agreement Between MCI Telecommunications and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia

Approved: The Board approved the use of a combination trademark which consists of CAMPUSMCI and PEACHNET in the form of "PEACHNET/CAMPUSMCI" under the terms and conditions of the composite mark agreement.

Background: In an effort to provide a cost-effective, reliable, and user-friendly TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) dial-in (modern access) service for the Peachnet network and all participating campus networks, MCI and the State of Georgia entered into a statewide contract on May 3, 1996. MCI installed high-speed modem pools at various campus sites to provide reliable Internet service to the University System.

This service is the mechanism that permits economical access to the Internet and Peachnet for all University System of Georgia students, faculty, and staff.

Use of this combined trademark will give the students, faculty, and staff of the University System further assurance that the service meets the standards set by the Board of Regents for telecommunications.

This agreement is subject to review and approval by the Attorney General's Office.

2. Appointment of Regents' Representative on Teachers Retirement System of Georgia - Board of Trustees

Approved: The Board appointed Mr. T. Don Davis as the Board of Regents' representative to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.

Background: Mr. Davis will replace Mr. Robert W. Batten, who served with distinction as the Board of Regents' representative since September 1991. Mr. Batten retired effective July 1, 1997. This action is to appoint Mr. Davis to a three-year term ending July 1, 2000. Mr. Davis is an Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources in the office of Human and External Resources. He has a bachelor of business administration degree from the University of Georgia. Mr. Davis was initially employed at the University of Georgia in 1970 until his appointment to the Board of Regents' Central Office staff in 1984.

3. Report on End-of-Year Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 1996 1997

At the June Board meeting, the Chancellor was authorized to approve all amendments received during the last two months of the fiscal year. The Board was provided with a summary report on all approved amendments. All amendment requests fall within the 5% guidelines established last year.

4. Report on Pass-Through Items (Follow-up to Budget Presentation)

At the request of the Board at the June meeting, Attachments II and III were prepared to display all capital outlay projects and stat

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Minutes of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Held At 270 Washington Street, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia July 8 and 9, 1997

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COMMENTS FROM CHAIRMAN CLARK

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND EXTENSION

COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION AND LAW

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Minutes of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Held At 270 Washington Street, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia
July 8 and 9, 1997