Executive Council met at 1:30 p.m. at Lee Hall. Present were Dr. Jerry Gilbert, presiding, Dr. Bill Herndon, Dr. Bill Broyles, Dr. Randy Follett, Mr. Mike Rackley, Ms. Tamara Gibson, Mr. JoJo Dodd, Dr. Drew Hamilton, Mr. Joe Farris, Ms. Lesia Ervin, Dr. Tim Chamblee, Mr. John Rush, Mr. Don Zant, Ms. Amy Tuck, Ms. Joan Lucas, and Dr. Cody Coyne.

Dr. Gilbert presented for approval an update of AOP 12.29, Undergraduate Entrance Requirements. The primary change is to eliminate the ACT score requirement for undergraduate admissions, in keeping with widespread practice among peer institutions. The Council recommended approval.

Dr. Gilbert proposed that AOP 10.06, Family Educational Rights and Privacy, and AOP 12.13, Academic Records, be rescinded and replaced by new OP 30.02, Educational Records. The new policy reflects requirements of federal law. The change from Academic Operating Policy (AOP) to Operating Policy (OP) was previously endorsed by the Faculty Senate. The Council recommended approval.

Dr. Gilbert proposed that OP 91.176, Administrative Fee for International Students, be rescinded and replaced by new OP 30.01, International Student and/or Scholar Compliance Fee (ISCF). The new policy reflects current practice by the International Institute. The Council recommended approval.

Mr. Broyles and Ms. Tuck presented for approval OP 95.901, Traffic and Parking Rules and Regulations. The revised policy incorporates the legislative expansion of MSU police jurisdiction to the surrounding area within 500 feet of campus, which will allow for university traffic enforcement on Blackjack Road. The Council recommended approval

Mr. Broyles and Ms. Tuck presented for approval a revision of OP 95.503, Management of Traffic and Parking (previously Student Affairs OP 91.305), which delineates the responsibilities of the MSU Police Department, the Division of Campus Services, and the MSU Traffic Committee. The Council recommended approval.