| Jackson, Tenn. - In its
spring meeting today, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ University Board of
Trustees approved a $30 million budget for the 1999-2000
academic year, up from last year's budget of $25.1
million. "The significant growth in enrollment
and enhanced programs at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, as indicated by the
Trustees' unanimous approval of the $30 million budget,
is another confirmation to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ family of God's
continued goodness to the institution," Â鶹ÊÓƵ
President David S. Dockery said. "This new budget
will enable us to take another step toward becoming an
excellence-driven university."
Trustees also voted in favor of naming the first phase
of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's fine arts complex Jennings Hall, in honor of
Trustee Jim Ayers' grandparents, Wes and Laura Jennings.
The courtyard outside the building will be named Anthony
Ayers Plaza, in honor of Ayers' deceased brother.
Dockery reported a record year for enrollment. In
February Â鶹ÊÓƵ had a total enrollment of 2,500 for
1998-99. The university expects to finish the academic
year with an all-time high of 2,650.
In other Trustee business, Dockery introduced three
new members of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's administration team, including Dr.
Bruce Edwards as dean of the College of Arts and
Sciences, Dr. Susan Jacob as dean of the School of
Nursing and Kimberly Thornbury as dean of students.
Mark Campbell was recognized for his new position as
head coach of the Lady Bulldogs basketball team. Campbell
has served as assistant coach of the men's basketball
team for the last five years.
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