WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the University Senate of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey was authorized by the University Senate to prepare the Initial Response to the Report of the New Jersey Commission on Health Science, Education, and Training; and,

WHEREAS, the Initial Response was presented to the Board of Governors at its November 8, 2002 meeting; and,

WHEREAS, the Board of Governors wishes to recognize the time and effort that were required in conducting a careful review of the proposals contained in the report; and,

WHEREAS, the Board of Governors commends the Executive Committee for presenting the areas of concern in a thoughtful, articulate and collegial manner relative to the vision to advance New Jersey public research universities to the top tier of state university systems;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Governors of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey extends its deepest appreciation to the University Senate for its Initial Response and welcomes its sage advice in all matters related to this report.
 

Board of Governors
November 8, 2002