JACKSON, February 23-- Â鶹ÊÓƵ University's board of trustees assembled for their spring meeting today, approving the University's 1996-97 budget.
The operating budget, a record $19,785,711, represents a $1,098,341 increase over the 1995-96 budget of $18,687,370. Trustees also approved a 1996-97 capital funds budget of $1,204,680, a $23,500 increase over last year.
In other business, trustees formally dedicated several facilities in Â鶹ÊÓƵ's newly-remodeled Penick Academic Complex (PAC). Approximately 25,000 square feet of PAC space were vacated following completion of the Student Â鶹ÊÓƵ Building in 1994.
The vacant space was extensively remodeled, creating several new student and/or academic services while expanding others. Highlights of the renovation include:
The department of art, featuring faculty offices, an expanded gallery, and studio space for 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, and graphic design.
Natural sciences space, including one biology laboratory, five new chemistry/physics labs, plus two large tiered lecture rooms equipped with advanced media/instructional technology.
Humanities area, with office space and two seminar rooms for the departments of Christian studies, English, history and political science, and languages. Furthermore, a computer-equipped language lab has been added for French, Spanish, Hebrew and Greek courses.
The department of mathematics/computer science, featuring departmental offices, a conference room and a multimedia seminar room.
Wellness Center, a state-of-the-art fitness facility for students, faculty and staff. In addition to the numerous exercise and weight machines available, the center features a classroom for health-related instruction.
In addition, Â鶹ÊÓƵ's activities area features an expanded game room for student recreation.
Other expansion provided additional general classrooms and an enlarged library.
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Last updated on February 23, 1996.