Sumner provided an update on the emerging admission cycle, pointing out that both Early Decision and Regular Decision applicants were up as of Dec. 3.

Vice President Crady provided an update on the changing INS regulations regarding international college students. The key points at the moment seem to be that the U.S. Senate has backed away from its proposed and rather radical legislation that might have really restricted our ability to continue to enroll significant numbers of international students, and the fact that these students will now need to return home each time their student visa needs to be renewed.

Sumner provided an update concerning the few new students of color who are having academic difficulties as identified by professors and advisors. Sumner mentioned the admission person who interviewed each of these students when they applied for admission was in the process of meeting with each student to help determine extent of the academic and personal adjustment the students are experiencing. Since a few Committee members strongly objected to this procedure at this time of the semester, no further effort was made to meet with he students for the time being.

A discussion took place as to how to best review marginal applicants of color in the next admission cycle. Sumner explained the current practice and a bit of history. He also agreed to contact former Dean Duke, former Vice President Lincoln (done) and former Director of Admission Cuseo (done) to learn more about this process in past years at the College. Sumner will report back on his findings at the next meeting.

A discussion took place concerning Grinnell's requirement that all transfer applicants submit ACT or SAT scores before an admission decision is made. Sumner agreed to collect information from the list of peer colleges and determine their policies in this regard. He will report back at a forthcoming meeting on his findings.

The meeting was adjourned at shortly after 1:00 P.M.

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