Abigail Dorton Holt

The board meeting agenda included the presentation of the President's report, which covered a preliminary financial report, an update on the 1986-87 operating budget, an annual report on the Arkansas State Technical Institute, an update on the 1987-89 state appropriation process, a construction progress report, and information regarding patents and creative works. Additionally, the board approved a policy on the conferring of honorary degrees, adopted a policy on extra compensation for faculty, confirmed academic and non-academic personnel appointments for the Jonesboro and Beebe campuses, and adopted a resolution of appreciation for the service of the past-chairman.

The meeting featured the introduction of a new Vice President for Academic Affairs and a President's report covering construction, a special legislative session, development activities, and a preliminary financial report for the Jonesboro campus. The agenda included new program proposals for the Beebe campus, specifically in plastics technology and engineering graphics, alongside budget adjustments for the 1987-88 fiscal year. The Board also discussed an amendment to the retirement resolution, approved provisional positions for the Jonesboro campus, reviewed academic and non-academic appointments, and confirmed an appointment to the Foundation Board.

The board meeting agenda included a review of institutional goals and objectives, discussions regarding construction bonds for the Physical Education building at the Beebe campus, and plans for the renovation of the President's house. Additional topics covered new academic programs, activities related to the Arkansas State University Foundation, and a resolution of appreciation for Larry Brewer. New business items included the establishment of a placement office in Little Rock, policies regarding representation and reimbursement, and improvements to athletic dressing facilities. The meeting also included an executive session.

The board meeting agenda included the President's report covering tenure progress, legislative session updates, construction reports, state higher education board matters, and a customs training project. Key actions included adopting policies for a drug-free workplace, phasing out the Library Science program, and approving lease agreements for private summer camps. The board approved a new Certificate Program in Quality Control Technology, addressed various personnel matters, renewed the President's contract, and approved tuition, room and board charges, and operating budgets for the Jonesboro and Beebe campuses for the 1989-90 academic year, along with the appointment of a new Director for the Admissions and Records Office.

The board meeting included the approval of the 1980 financial report and received various reports covering financial aid, construction, and fraternity and sorority housing. A proposal regarding an increase in room and board rates was reviewed. Additionally, the board approved several academic appointments, including the naming of a new Chancellor at ASU-Beebe, a Director of Development and Organizational Research, and a Vice President for University Relations.