1. Student Affairs Committee
Board of Governors
Student Affairs Committee
Dorothy J. Minear, Ph.D.
January 24, 2008

2. Notice of BOG Regulation
Vaccinations Against Meningococcal Meningitis and Hepatitis B
Provide Detailed Information About the Diseases and the Risks Associated With Them.
ALL Students.
Provide Documentation of Vaccinations or Signed Waivers.
All new matriculating students beginning July 1, 2008.
In 2005, a tetravalent (A, C, Y, and W-135) meningococcal conjugate vaccine was licensed and recommended for adolescents and others at increased risk for disease. Over time, the new vaccine is expected to have a substantial impact on the burden of meningococcal disease in the United States.

3. Notice of BOG Regulation Acceleration Mechanisms
Early College Dual Enrollment.
Credit by Examination.
Alignment with list of examinations recommended by the Articulation Coordinating Committee and approved by the Board of Governors.
Early Admission.
Weighting of Accelerated Coursework for Admissions Decisions.
Same for Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced International Certificate of Education.