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Minutes
October 9, 2006
ATTENDING:
Robert Cooper (for Hoblet)
George Hopper
Melissa Mixon
Lynn Reinschmiedt
John Tomlinson
Vance H. Watson
Bob Williams
Agenda Item: October 28 Tent Video
Discussion: The four-minute video that will be used in
the DAFVM tent prior to the October 28 MSU-Kentucky football
game was viewed. The group was pleased with the video and
only minor suggestions were made that Dr. Melissa Mixon
will share with Julia Heard. A general discussion of the
entire tent set-up followed. It was agreed that materials
would not be distributed at the tent. The overall layout
of the tent will be attractive and the displays/banners
will be informative of DAFVM activities. All division employees
are urged to stop by the tent prior to the game and share
this experience.
Action: Any additional thoughts or comments about this
activity should be shared with Drs. Mixon or Reinschmiedt
no later than Monday, October 16.
Agenda
Item: Report Card on College/Universities
Discussion: The September 15 issue of the Chronicle of
Higher Education included an article, or report card, that
grades the states on how well they provide higher education
for their residents used by the Center for Public Policy
and Higher Education awarded letter grades to the state.
The five categories and grades for MS are as follows:
• Preparation: D- [MS is in the lower 10%]
• Participation: D
• Affordability: F [42 other states also rank F]
• Completion: B [MS in near the middle]
• Benefits: C [MS is in the lower 25%]
The
only area in which Mississippi improved from 2 years
ago was in the completion category.
Action: None
Agenda
Item: Review of Designated Fund Accounts
Discussion: Several charts were distributed that shows current designated
fund account balances by division and account manager.
These are presently being reviewed by the university.
Later this month Drs. Watson and Mixon and the four fiscal
officers (Anne Cook, Cynthia Hemphill, Julie Reeves and
Lauren Zumwalt) will visit with the university’s
fiscal and accounting officers to review the DAFVM designated
fund accounts.
Action: None
Upcoming Events:
• Oct.
14: Ag Alumni Breakfast, Bost Building
• Oct. 17: Sunbelt Expo, Moultrie, Georgia
• Oct. 20 & 21: Fall Flower & Garden Fast,
Crystal Springs
• October 28: Division Tent, MSU-Kentucky Football
Game
• Nov. 6, 7 & 8: Annual Conference/ MSUES & MAFES,
MSU
• Dec. 2 & 3: MS Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, Jackson
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