Dance & Aux Forum

The FAMU BOT votes 8 to 4 "no-confidence" in Dr. Ammons. Ammons remains President of FAMU.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FAMU BOT is in recess about to vote on no-confidence vote on Dr. Ammons.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Trustee Pressure says how can they reclaim the dignity of the university when not knowing is the norm. Trustee Slaying says it's a tough decision but he is supporting the motion.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The motion was seconded by trustee Langston. They are allowing Ammons to comment.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Trustee Jennings made motion to vote on no confidence in Dr. Ammons.
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Dr. Ammons says FAMU fell short of its goal for first time students by 91 students. He says the goal was 2,300, but 2,209 were enrolled.
Dr. Ammons says they continue to work on fundraising. He says they reach $3.3 million of the $5.5 million goal. Dr. Ammons says alumni giving was at 9 percent and he says they hope to get it up to 12 percent by next year. He says they expect a spike this upcoming year because of commemorative pens for the university's 125th anniversary.
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The FAMU Board of Trustees continues its two-day retreat this morning. University President Dr. James Ammons is reviewing the goals from 2011-2012. Goals include meeting accrediting standards, increase the number of distance education programs, increase doctoral students, and increase doctoral graduates.
Dr. Ammons will also go over goals for 2012-2013.
After the retreat in room 450 of the Al Lawson Center, the board will convene on the gymnasium floor for the trustees meeting at 11:30.