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May 1, 2007 Subj: Superintendent’s Report Refer to: Central Region Letter 04-07 ************************************************************************** Dear Central Region Alumni:
As I have pointed out in my other Newsletters my duty to communicate with you is made clear by the Alumni Association Bylaws/Operating Manual; I quote: “…being a Trustee of the Association involves serious responsibility...Of utmost importance is the responsibility to communicate effectively in explaining to our individual constituencies about issues, initiatives and activities of the Association.” ******************************************************************************************* The Spring BOT meeting was held on Friday, April 27, and the Superintendent, VADM Rod Rempt ’66 gave a report. High points are presented below.
§ USNA is strong with good staff and Brigade; long list of strengths—facilities need more work, especially flood control, library renovation, and security upgrades § Many accomplishments, e.g. men treating women better; new alcohol policy; 8 Rhodes scholars in past 3 years; & great athletic wins including 15-6 over Army and a great tennis team § Consolidating and reassessing strategy: Emphasis on sexual H/M/A, alcohol policy, officer development, and professional development—library renovation a high priority § Admissions is completely on-line now § New sailboats will start showing up this summer § Need a new song book § 24/7 concerns remain the same: sexual harassment; drugs/alcohol; honor o Taking hard line on sexual harassment—have new SHAPE program, i.e. Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention and Education; drugs not a real problem, but alcohol remains an issue o Only 85 of 15,012 breathalyzer tests were greater than 0.08; 242 of 15,012 were less than 0.08 and 14,685 were negative o Have a 0-0-1-3 policy, i.e., 0 drinks if underage; 0 drinks if driving; 1 drink/hour max; and, 3 drinks total § Academics still very exemplary; takes 119 to 125 semester hours to graduate plus 18 professional education hours plus 8 physical education hours—much more than civilian colleges; Adding Arabic and Chinese to language programs § Realigned athletic program: Women’s Lacrosse and Tennis elevated to varsity; Created Club “A” category with Men’s Ice Hockey and Men’s & Women’s Rugby § King Hall (Mess Hall) renovation nearly complete and will occupy two wings in August; will keep feeding in Dahlgren Hall, however, until the summer ’08 for other logistical reasons § Wesley Brown Fieldhouse work going well; So, too, is Brigade Sports Arena Complex across the River; Museum, library, and Hubbard Hall are next faciltities to renovate § Much renovation in the Yard is a joint effort of alumni and government money § His “wish list” includes Center for Ethical Leadership; International Programs; Chapel renovation; Dahlgren Hall renovation; Trophy cases around Yard renewed; Parking garage in the Yard; Hotel/Conference Center in the Yard; General grounds keeping and beautification § Urged classes to sponsor funding of 40-year projects § How can you help? 1. Keep all informed; 2. Get involved with a Mid’n; 3. Give $$ to Foundation; 4. Support our alumni who are overseas; 5. Be an advocate—tell the good news about USNA § VADM Rempt then talked in general terms about the Lamar Owens case—he stressed he was prohibited by law from releasing detailed information—indicated there are lots of myths and rumors but he is constrained from talking about it—many, including SECNAV, reviewed the case § His relief was approved by the Senate and he and his wife Pam will be retiring to a home in Big Sky, MT
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