The MSU Executive Council met at 611 Allen Hall with Dr. Malcolm Portera, president, presiding. Others present were Dr. David Cole, Cedric Henson, Dr. Jimmy Abraham, Larry Templeton, Lee Beck, Dennis Prescott, Dr. Robert Altenkirch, Danny Cheatham, Dr. Brad Carter, Paula Jernigan, Dr. Melvin Ray, Charles Guest, Joe Farris, and Julie Fulgham.

Dr. Abraham recommended a revision of Student Affairs Operating Policy 91-178 on Out-of-State Tuition Waivers to include a reference to the existing November 1 application deadline for a waiver for the following spring semester. The council recommended approval.

Dr. Abraham recommended a revision of Student Affairs Operating Policy 91-143 on Common Areas of University Residence Halls to change references to the "hall council" to "hall association and/or the university." The Executive Council recommended approval.

Mr. Prescott presented a proposal sponsored by the MSU Foundation and Student Association to install a brick walkway in front of renovated Montgomery Hall and Perry Cafeteria, to be funded by the Senior Gift Program and the Fund for Excellence program of the Foundation. Students who contribute $50 to the Senior Gift Program will be recognized with a brick in the walkway inscribed with their name, along with other recognition items. The council referred the proposal to the Campus Planning and Development Committee with the provision that, upon approval by the CPDC, no further review will be required by Executive Council.