REC'DJAN 4 1990 A. So: ft AROLINA in na December 29, 1989 Oftice of the Chancellor Dr. Jim Joyce, 7= 103 Spilman Faculty Senate 919-757-6212 East Carolina University Dear Dr. Joyce: 9-24 through etter of transmittal dated December 18, 1989 as recommendations to the Strategic Planning Advisory Group. Inasmuch as the Strategic Planning Advisory Group had submitted its final report to me prior to the December 5, 1989 meeting of the Faculty Senate, I believe that Resolutions #89-24 through #89-28 became recommendations to me as I complete phase II of the planning process with the issuance of the University-wide strategic plan. Please know that I was guided by the Faculty Senate Resolutions and by consultations with numerous others in my report on Strategic Directions for the University. I have been greatly pleased by the serious, thoughtful attention given to planning by all sectors of the University and, particularly, by the faculty. There is no doubt in my mind that we have begun to chart a course to a new era of distinction for East Carolina University. Please express my gratitude to your faculty colleagues for their splendid contribution to this noteworthy achievement. Sincerely, Luk lo — Richard R. Eakin Chancellor @ Greenville, North Carolina East Carolina University is a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina 27858-4353 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer