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RESOLUTION ON THE REPORT OF THE WORKING GROUP ON ATHLETICS

WHEREAS, the Student Affairs and Athletics Committee and the Finance Committee, meeting in joint session on June 4, 2001, approved a joint work plan to analyze the report of the Task Force on Athletics; and

WHEREAS, the group charged with implementing the work plan presented its findings to a joint meeting of the two Committees on July 13, 2001;

RESOLVED that the Board accepts the preliminary report given by the group, requests the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to develop a five year plan which identifies any required investments in the Athletics program and proposes sources of revenue to support those investments consistent with the Board's objectives of academic excellence, athletic excellence, and compliance with NCAA and other regulations;

RESOLVED FURTHER that the Board affirms its position that there be no tiering or elimination of any sport at this time.)

(Mr. Greer abstained from voting on this resolution.)

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