By Sarah Daniels, Managing Editor
President Bob Iuliano opened the meeting with a discussion of the midterms, which can affect higher education. A proposal of IRS and Department of Education was announced, which would remove the tax exemption status for schools if there is evidence of racial discrimination. He noted that the school is “monitoring it”, and if these are put into practice, there will be litigation afterwards.
He also spoke on the impact of the policies on prospective international students, where he cites “10% decrease” of applications and Gettysburg saw a “30% decrease” this past admissions cycle. He highlighted Early Decision domestically is doing well this current admissions cycle, but that there is still a “50% decrease” currently, which he “thinks [Gettysburg] will make up later.”
He noted that he will continue to update the faculty on these potential political impacts on Gettysburg.
The minutes for October 8th were approved as submitted.
Academic Standards Motion
A brief debate opened on the motion to change standing academic policy. The Academic Standing Committee (ASC) reiterated their revisions to the College’s Academic Standing Policy, including a new GPA requirement and a more formalized academic improvement plan, which would define terms more definitively.
A question was asked about why the major GPA would no longer be considered in the academic standing, which Brandauer responded to, citing that it often does not give a proper indication of student success.
The motion was put up for a vote via Kahoot, with the three options being yes, no, and abstain. 81 voted yes, 1 voted no, and 3 abstained, and the motion passed.
Gettysburg 2.0
Rob Schwartz spoke about marketing Gettysburg 2.0 to prospective students. The details continue to remain embargoed for the Gettysburgian to publish.
