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At its meeting in Hanover Nov. 9 and 10, Dartmouth’s Board of Trustees
implemented a plan announced in September to increase the Board’s direct
engagement with the College’s academic affairs, alumni relations, and student
affairs through the creation of three new standing committees focused on these
critically important areas.
The new committees are in addition to the Board’s Executive Committee and
its committees on facilities, finance and investment, and governance. The
members of the new committees discussed the focus of each group, and set
agendas for the coming year. They also met with students, faculty, and staff.
Trustee Karen Francis ’84 chairs the Committee on Student Affairs; the
Committees on Academic Affairs and on Alumni Relations are chaired by Trustees
Al Mulley ’70 and John Donahoe ’82, respectively.
Board Chair Ed Haldeman ’70 said, “The new committee structure will clearly
help the Board even more effectively support the mission of the College. The
new committees reflect the Board’s desire to strengthen direct communication
and direct engagement with key constituencies of the College. Consistent with
that goal, members of the Board particularly valued the opportunities to meet
with students, faculty, and staff.”
The Board also reviewed plans for the Thayer Dining Hall replacement,
received an update on the Class of 1978
Life Sciences Center, approved 2007 financial statements, and held
preliminary discussions of budget plans for the fiscal year that will begin
July 1, 2008. The Trustees reviewed the progress of the Campaign for the Dartmouth
Experience, and participated in the weekend’s celebration of 35 years
of coeducation at Dartmouth.
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