The ASU Board of Trustees will consider the current weapons policy throughout the Arkansas State University System during its meeting in West Memphis tomorrow. The current policy does not allow for carrying concealed weapons on any campus in the system, and it is expected to be continued for the next year. According to state law, universities across the state are to readopt the policy every year.
Also up for consideration will be dedicating additional rights of way for the third phase of the University Loop extension. This would take place by extending University Loop to the west under the Marion Berry Parkway to connect to Aggie Road. Once approved, work will start this summer and it is designed to connect the loop around the University to allow for better accessibility to the University.
Also, the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center is seeking accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums. The Board of Trustees will consider a resolution seeking accreditation. Numerous degrees and certificates will be considered as well.
Consideration of budgets and tuition and fees for the 2016-2017 year are not on the agenda because of the timing of the special fiscal legislative session and appropriations approvals. A special board meeting will be called in the future to address those issues.
A complete agenda can be found here.
