* Learned that the Rector’s proposal to teach a course, "Preaching Grace on Special Occasions," has been approved by Duke Divinity School and that he will be teaching the course during the spring semester

* Elected Kim Sullivan and Laurie Gosnell for three-year terms as delegates to Diocesan Convention and elected Bob Chase as first alternate, Bunnie Collura as second alternate, Paul Carew as third alternate, Hugh Tilson as fourth alternate, Suzanne Sauter as fifth alternate, and Ted Vaden as sixth alternate

* Authorized the treasurer to open a checking account at BB&T in the name of the Chapel of the Cross Orange County Missioner's Discretionary Fund, with Lisa Fischbeck as the authorized signatory

* Learned that the University Ministry Committee has received a request from the diocese to cut the Campus Ministry budget request by 25% as a part of across the board cuts

* Learned that Anne Altaffer has been hired as publication assistant through December 31, with continuing employment to depend on the 2003 budget

* Began initial discussion of a proposed personnel policy on computer use

* Approved the recommendations of the Personnel Committee for rewording of personnel policies on work assessment and immediate termination.

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