Agenda

1. Call to Order by the Speaker Pro Tem Mary Beth Norton
2. A Proposed Cornell Strategy for Distance Learning: Dean J. Robert Cooke
3. Questions and Answers: Provost Don Randel
4. Approval of Minutes of the September 8 Faculty Senate Meeting
5. Report from the Nominations and Elections Committee: Kathleen Rasmussen, Associate Dean and Secretary of the University Faculty
6. Report on Indirect Costs: Fred Rogers, Senior Vice President; and Yoke San Reynolds, Vice President for Financial Affairs and University Controller (Slides C1, C2, C3, C4, and C5)
7. Update on Dale R. Corson Symposium on the Future of the Research University: Robert C. Richardson, Vice Provost for Research
8. Resolution Establishing a Graduate Degree Program in Atmospheric Science: Terrence Fine, Chair, Committee on Academic Programs and Policies; and Stephen Colucci, Soil, Crop, and Atmospheric Sciences (Background, Letter of Intent, Proposal, Proposed AS Degree)
9. Motions Concerning Computing and Information Sciences from the Committee on Academic Programs and Policies: Terrence Fine, Chair (Rationale for Motions)
10. Good and Welfare: Mary Sansalone, Vice Provost, on Middle States Association Reaccredidation Process; Jennie Farley, ILR, on the United Way Campaign; and others who, prior to the meeting, register to be recognized

MEETING MINUTES