RESOLUTION

CONCERNING THE CONTINUATION OF THE

CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH AT OUTER ISLAND

WHEREAS,   The Center for Education and Research at Outer Island was established by the Board in 1995 by Board Resolution 95-07 and continued in 2000 by Board Resolution 00-77, and

WHEREAS,   During 2000-05 the Center has responded positively to Mrs. Elizabeth Hird's request to make the island available as a field site to Connecticut State University faculty to conduct education, research, and public service programs on the island, and

RESOLVED,   That the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System authorizes the continuation of the Center for Education and Research at Outer Island and requires the Chancellor of the CSU System submit a report to the Board evaluating the performance of the Center and recommending continuance or discontinuance be submitted by September 1, 2010, and be it further

RESOLVED,   That the Center for Education and Research at Outer Island shall go out of existence on December 31, 2010, unless the Board of Trustees acts to the contrary.

A Certified True Copy:

Lawrence D. McHugh
Chairman