Greg share the good news that all four of the individuals whom we asked to serve on the Strategic Study Visiting Committee have agreed. Greg will communicate this information to John Dwyer.

Ken discussed the process of getting Board approval of the revised Statement of Purpose. He will talk with Chris Price, Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board, in preparation for the Feb. 11 meeting. Greg will attend the meeting to comment on or answer questions about the Statement.

Adrienne presented the Calendar Task Force Report and discussed the data collection process, the nature of the data, and the key findings. Most importantly, Roanoke's calendar/class meeting schedule is consistent with that of the other institutions surveyed (though there is a considerable range in contact minutes). With Adrienne's help, the committee discussed the differences between institutions using credit hours and those using units. Roanoke ranks second highest among the institutions using units. The committee offered a couple of suggestions for presentation of the report. Everyone agreed that the Task Force Report is the most systematic and thorough examination of this topic that the College has done. Appreciation was expressed to the Task Force.

The committee will meet next during the time of the Board visit in February and scheduled around Chris Price's schedule.

The meeting ended formally at 4:00 p.m. and informally at 4:40 p.m.