the issue will be determined by student opinion and
assembly discretion.
"It's going to be a combination of both," she said. "Obvi-
ously we'll have to see how the assembly feels too. We have
a whole new assembly starting on Tuesday so it's going to
depend on how they feel too."

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Michigan Student Assembly members get down to business.

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welcomes new S dean

By Adam Rosen
For the Daily
Current LSA Dean Terrence McDonald was tenured as dean of LSA
on July 1 st, 2003 after receiving approval by the Board of Regents.
Peggy Burns, assistant dean of communications and marketing in LSA,
said she feels that McDonald was appointed to the 5-year term of LSA
dean because he was the best candidate for the job in an extensive search
that included candidates from many different schools all over the country.
"Thefact that there was such a broad, nationwide, search for the dean
clearly indicates that Terrence McDonald is absolutely qualified for the
job," Burns said.
Because the deans of all separate colleges within the University
report to the provost, Provost Paul Courant undertook the search. How-
ever, all provost recommendations require presidential approval, and
then confirmation by the Regents for an appointment to take place.
At this point in time, McDonald said he has received approval from
the provost and President Mary Sue Coleman.
LSA Associate Dean of Planning and Finance Phil Han-
lon said he feels that McDonald was chosen for his unique
understanding of the LSA.
"I think Terry brings a lot of strength to the position,"
Hanlon said. "(McDonald) strongly values the undergradu-
ate education. Also, he has a very keen sense of what the
strengths are of the college